Hiker, Angler Die In Separate Incidents In Yellowstone National Park
A hiker on Electric Peak and an angler fishing the Yellowstone River died in Yellowstone National Park this week
- By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2013 3:48pm
Yellowstone Has Teeth
Marjane Ambler's new book, Yellowstone Has Teeth, may be the tale of life behind the derring-do that hits home for readers not familiar with what the people in parks do, or why.
- By Tom Vaughan - July 18th, 2013 2:45am
You'll Be Able To Drive Entire Length Of Bear Lake Road In Rocky Mountain National Park Soon
Road construction continues along the Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, but beginning Saturday you'll be able to drive the entire route, albeit with possible delays in both directions.
Pinto Basin Road Project Complete At Joshua Tree National Park
A much-needed rehabilitation of the Pinto Basin Road in Joshua Tree National Park has been completed, providing visitors with a safer road and improving drainage and turnouts.
- By NPT Staff - July 18th, 2013 2:02am
NPCA Official Selected To Lead The Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Ron Tipton, whose resume reflects a career spent on advocating for the outdoors, has been chosen to lead the Appalachian Trail Conservancy as its executive director.
- By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2013 2:36am
Traveler's Gear List: Paddling In The Parks
Paddling trips in the national parks take more than a little planning. To help ensure you cover all the bases and leave nothing necessary at home, here's Traveler's gear list for overnight paddling trips.
- By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2013 2:16am
Stretch Of Blue Ridge Parkway Closed Indefinitely Due To Road Cracks
Structural engineers have been called in to assess a 21-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway that was closed down the other day due to the appearance of cracks in the pavement.
- By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2013 2:09am
Newspaper Takes California Congressman To Task Over Yosemite Criticism
A congressman who has harshly criticized Yosemite National Park staff for their work on a management plan for the iconic Yosemite Valley has in turn drawn criticism from one of California's largest newspapers.
- By NPT Staff - July 17th, 2013 2:07am
Is National Park Service Abrogating Its Responsibility With The Tour Of Utah Bike Race?
Federal lands make up the majority of Utah's landscape, so it shouldn't be surprising that state roads crisscross those lands. But when a state road crosses a national park, and that road is going to be traversed by a bike race, should National Park Service approval be required?
Tracking "The Beat" Of Glaciers In North Cascades And Mount Rainier National Parks
Glaciers are the master craftsmen of mountains. Down through the centuries their massive weight grinds down and rearranges the face of mountains. Glaciologist Jon Riedel takes a look at these rivers of ice, and their impact on the landscapes of North Cascades and Mount Rainier national parks, in this captivating video.
- By NPT Staff - July 16th, 2013 2:45am
