National Parks Traveler

A new, first-of-its-kind study shows the National Park Service is home to a whopping 53 unique species of bats, which is good news at a time when bats face tremendous threats. For the past decade, park staff and researchers have witnessed unprecedented declines in bat populations, spurring the need for a comprehensive review of bat species and habitats.

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By NPT Staff - November 27th, 2016 2:30am

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Snow And Solitude Amidst Yosemite's Winter Splendor

There’s one sure-fire way for avoiding the crowds at Yosemite National Park: visit during the winter. Gone until May are the crowds that fill the Yosemite Valley, Glacier Point, and the Mariposa Grove. You’ll love the freedom from take-a-number tourism, and be mesmerized by the pure, clean, quiet whiteness. It just might seem like you have the place all to yourself.

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By NPT Staff - November 27th, 2016 2:30am

Second Phase Of Entrance Fee Increase Coming To Shenandoah National Park

The second step of a fee increase proposed two years ago by Shenandoah National Park will go into effect January 1, when seven-day passes for vehicles and motorcycles will rise by $5.

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By NPT Staff - November 27th, 2016 2:15am

See How Civil War Troops Marked Christmas With A Visit To Fredericksburg And Spotsylvania National Military Park

How did Civil War troops mark Christmas? Head to Chatham at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park in Virginia on December 18 for some insights.

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By NPT Staff - November 26th, 2016 2:30am

Efforts Continue To Douse Wildfire At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Work continued Friday to put out a wildfire burning near the top of the Chimney Tops Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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By NPT Staff - November 25th, 2016 10:19am

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Study Shows Multi-Billion-Dollar Value Of Carbon Storage In Mangroves

When it comes to storing carbon, scientists have put a price tag on the value of mangroves in Everglades National Park, and it’s in the billions.

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By NPT Staff - November 25th, 2016 2:45am

National Park Service Extends Dozens Of Concessions Contracts

The National Park Service, for reasons ranging from staff shortages and changes in leadership to sheer complexity, has extended for one year dozens of concessions contracts across the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - November 25th, 2016 2:45am

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Yosemite Nature Notes: Soundscapes

While most visitors head to Yosemite National Park to see the majestic landscapes, an often-overlooked element of our connection with nature is the soundscapes – both what you hear and what you don’t.