Now's The Time To Be Making Plans For Summer In The National Parks
Today is not too early to make your summer vacation plans in the National Park System.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 7th, 2015 2:33am
National Park Service, Unable To Complete Concessions Contracts On Time, Moves To Extend Dozens Across Park System
Hammering out concessions contracts across the National Park System is not an easy, or quick, job. Failure to reach new contracts before existing ones expired at the end of 2014 prompted the National Park Service to propose extended dozens of contracts for up to a year to keep visitor services operating without interruption.
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Adds A Missing Link To The National Park System
A window into the last Ice Age in the present-day desert outside of Las Vegas brings a missing link into the National Park System along with a small, but enticing, possibility that fossilized human remains are buried next to those of ancient bison, camels, and even lions.
Photography In The National Parks: Day And Night In Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Planning on visiting Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island? National Parks Traveler Photographer Rebecca Latson did and returned with some helpful hints on capturing those perfect shots.
- By Rebecca Latson - January 6th, 2015 2:35am
Public Meeting Set To Discuss Entrance Fee Increases Proposed For Zion, Bryce Canyon, And Cedar Breaks
With timing running out to comment on proposed increases in entrance fees at Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks, as well as Cedar Breaks National Monument, all in Utah, the National Park Service has scheduled an open house to discuss the proposals with the public. Park superintendents and staff from all three park areas will be in attendance.
Ranger-Led Snowshoe Hikes Coming To Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is offering winter snowshoe walks every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. beginning Saturday, January 10, Winter Trails Day. This day is celebrated throughout the country as an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and discover the fitness and social benefits of outdoor activities. The snowshoe walks will continue through Sunday, March 22.
- By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2015 2:12am
Yosemite Trademark Discussion: FAQs
The following FAQs were provided by DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite in connection with their intellectual property rights claim at Yosemite National Park.
- By NPT Staff - January 5th, 2015 2:35pm
Xanterra Parks & Resorts Makes Push To Trademark Iconic Grand Canyon National Park Lodge Names
Xanterra Parks & Resorts has filed a slew of applications to trademark the iconic names of lodgings and restaurants on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
Op-Ed| The National Park System: Some Thoughts In 2015
As we begin 2015, which marks the 99th year since the establishment of the National Park Service and National Park System, some troubling trends are more and more apparent. A short review of recent articles should give everyone who supports our parks reason to pause and think about the future.
- By NPT Staff - January 5th, 2015 2:18am
Nááts’ihch’oh National Park Reserve Becomes Canada's 44th National Park
Nááts’ihch’oh National Park Reserve, a rugged landscape encompassing the South Nahanni River watershed in the Northwest Territories, has become Canada's 44th national park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 5th, 2015 2:06am
