National Parks Traveler Housekeeping: Passwords And Policies
Have you changed your Traveler password lately? Now would be a good time to do so.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 24th, 2017 6:15pm
Colorado River Flows Will Keep Shrinking As Climate Warms
Warming in the 21st century reduced Colorado River flows by at least 0.5 million acre-feet, about the amount of water used by 2 million people for one year, according to new research.
- By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2017 11:22am
Apostle Islands Lighthouse To Help Keep Tabs On Weather And Water Quality
The Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light, which only just recently fell under the auspices of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin, is getting an expanded role. Not only will the light help ships navigate in that corner of Lake Superior but it also will play a role in monitoring the weather and water quality.
- By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2017 10:31am
MarsFest 2017 Coming To Death Valley National Park Next Month
Death Valley National Park will host MarsFest 2017 from March 10 through 12. MarsFest explores and celebrates the extremes of Earth and space with a weekend of field trips, an expo, children’s programming, and a lecture series.
- By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2017 8:09am
Archaeological Survey Coming To Little Round Top In Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg National Military Park is planning a prescribed burn on the 52 acres on the west slope of Little Round Top this spring. National Park Service regional fire management specialists will assist the park with the prescribed fire, whose purpose is to help maintain the open fields and meadows of the Gettysburg battlefield by reducing woody vegetation without the use of chemical or labor-intensive mowing or mechanical hand trimming
- By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2017 8:09am
Archives Posts Digitalized Homestead Records For Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, And Ohio
Nearly 1 million records of homestead final certificates have been digitalized and posted online at Homestead National Monument of America, the National Archives, and the FamilySearch Family History Centers.
- By NPT Staff - February 23rd, 2017 8:08am
Skier Spends Two Cold, Snowy Nights In Grand Teton National Park Backcountry Before Rescue
A Colorado skier who spent two cold, snowy nights in the backcountry of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming after leaving an adjoining ski resort was rescued Wednesday.
- By NPT Staff - February 22nd, 2017 4:34pm
Fight Over New National Monuments In Utah Grows
A battle over the future of two national monuments in Utah appears to only be getting started, with the state's congressmen determined to see the new Bears Ears National Monument decommissioned and the decades old Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument reduced in size. Countering their efforts, gear manufacturer Patagonia has launched a campaign to have Americans flood Utah Gov. Gary Herbert's office with phone calls in support of the monuments.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2017 10:16am
Good Books For Visiting...Glacier National Park
There's nothing like a good book or two to help you prepare for a national park visit, whether you're looking for some historical background, a trail or two to hike, or interested in the natural resources or local culture. With that in mind, here are a few titles you might consider in preparation of a visit to Glacier National Park in Montana.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2017 8:02am
Benefits Of Expanding Ocmulgee National Monument Outlined As Bill Heads To Senate
As the state’s members of Congress move to quadruple the size of Ocmulgee National Monument and change its name to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, a new study commissioned by the National Parks Conservation Association says an even bigger expansion and designation, Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve, would deliver a significant economic boost to communities along the river corridor.
- By NPT Staff - February 22nd, 2017 2:45am
