Trail Ridge Road Is Open In Rocky Mountain National Park
With the icy grip of a late-spring snowstorm finally melting away, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park has opened for summer.
- By NPT Staff - June 1st, 2017 3:00am
Ozark National Scenic Riverways Celebrating The Outdoors This Weekend
Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri will be celebrating both outdoor recreation and the rich cultural history of the Ozarks this weekend.
- By NPT Staff - June 1st, 2017 2:01am
The National Mall: Contents Under Pressure
Over the past decade, the once-gleaming white marble dome of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial has taken on a decidedly undignified appearance. Creeping over the dome’s surface (as well as the monument’s signature columns and Greek-revival pediment) is a black substance known as biofilm, giving a grimy look to this monument to the third president.
- By Kim O'Connell - June 1st, 2017 2:01am
Yellowstone Officials: Expect Crowds This Summer
After year after year after year of increasing summer crowds, you likely can expect more of the same this summer if you're heading to Yellowstone National Park, according to park officials.
- By NPT Staff - May 31st, 2017 3:00am
Annual Cultural Festival And BioBlitz Coming To Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii’s unique culture, history, and ecology will be celebrated at the 37th annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival and BioBlitz on July 8.
- By NPT Staff - May 31st, 2017 2:02am
"Digging" Mushrooms At Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
Who knew Glacier and Waterton Lakes national parks were hot spots for mushrooms? In a bid to document just how many mushroom species the two parks are home to, the inaugural Waterton-Glacier Mushroom BioBlitz is coming up June 9 and 11.
- By NPT Staff - May 31st, 2017 2:02am
Reward For Information On Yellowstone Wolf Shooter Upped To $25,000
A reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who shot a rare white wolf that called Yellowstone National Park home has been increased to $25,000.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 30th, 2017 2:07pm
To Boost Wireless Coverage, Yellowstone Proposes New Structure At Historic Lookout
After facing criticism for moving forward with a plan to boost wireless coverage in its vast landscape without proper historical preservation reviews and public involvement, Yellowstone National Park is accepting public comments on a proposed new structure that would surround three sides of the historic fire lookout atop Mount Washburn.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Will Increase Entrance Fees This Week
Entrance fees at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will go up Thursday, June 1, the final fee increase under a three-phase plan.
- By NPT Staff - May 30th, 2017 2:02am
Parks Canada Releases Mobile App To Help With Trip Planning, Social Sharing
Just ahead of what surely will be a busy summer in Canada’s national parks, a new official mobile app released by Parks Canada provides information about its natural and cultural sites, with planning information and tips, and digital stickers and frames for sharing photos on social media.
- By NPT Staff - May 30th, 2017 2:02am
