Park Service Seeks Comment On Washington Tidal Basin Plans
The National Park Service is seeking public comment on future plans for the Tidal Basin, famous for its cherry blossoms and landmarks.
- By NPT Staff - January 28th, 2026
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Groups Express Concern Over Proposed Rifle Range Near Appomattox Courthouse Battlefield
Three advocacy groups have expressed concern over the construction of a rifle range 5.25 miles from the boundary of the Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park.
- By NPT Staff - January 27th, 2026
Rappahannock Tribe Challenges Water Permit In Chesapeake Bay Area
The Rappahannock Tribe is challenging a permit that would allow a Virginia county to draw up to 9 million gallons of water per day from the Rappahannock River.
- By NPT Staff - January 27th, 2026
Climate Refugia Research Is Helping Acadia National Park Prepare For The Future
A 2025 study is helping Acadia National Park improve its approach to its own potential climate refugia and guide plant restoration across the park.
- By Jennifer Roberts - January 27th, 2026
Photography In The National Parks: My 15 Favorite Images From 2025
Continuing a tradition begun with the Traveler in 2015, contributing photographer Rebecca Latson shows her 15 favorite images captured during 2025.
- By Rebecca Latson - January 27th, 2026
Op-Ed | Why “Sell-Off Steve” Pearce Is A Threat To Our National Parks
Steve Pearce, President Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, has spent his entire political career hellbent on selling off our beloved public lands, earning him the moniker “Sell-Off Steve” from conservation groups.
- By Adam Auerbach - January 27th, 2026
Portions of Canaveral National Seashore To Close Ahead of NASA Artemis Launch
NASA's Artemis II launch will force the closure of Playalinda Beach and some other sections of Canaveral National Seashore, which is in Florida adjacent to Kennedy Space Center.
- By Jan Wesner Childs - January 27th, 2026
Veteran Of Conservation Battles Picked To Lead National Parks Conservation Association
A veteran of conservation battles across the country has been selected to lead the National Parks Conservation Association.
- By NPT Staff - January 26th, 2026
Winter Storm Shut Down Dozens Of National Parks
Snow, ice and frigid cold shut down dozens of national parks as a winter storm battered a large swath of the United States.
- By Jan Wesner Childs - January 26th, 2026
Study Shows Imbalance In Wolf-Cougar Interactions In Yellowstone National Park
A 2026 study from Yellowstone National Park reveals an “enemies without benefits” relationship where cougars are negatively affected by the dominance of gray wolves.
- By Jennifer Roberts - January 26th, 2026
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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.
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Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.
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