National Parks Traveler

Yellowstone National Park has released its annual Wolf Report, which describes the status of wolves in the park and management plans and activities for that species. According to the report, the overall wolf population in the park is up slightly from 2012, similar to previous recent years, and down about 45 percent since 2003.

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By Jim Burnett - September 23rd, 2014 2:40am

Birding The National Parks: What Do Chiricahua National Monument And Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Have In Common?

What do Chiricahua National Monument and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore have in common?

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By Kirby Adams - September 23rd, 2014 2:11am

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Fort McHenry Cannon Breech Failure After Weeklong Celebration

An historical reproduction cannon had a breech failure recently at Fort McHenry National Monument

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By NPT Staff - September 22nd, 2014 5:00pm

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UPDATED: Patagonia Stung First At Arches National Park, Stung Again At Capitol Reef National Park

It seemed like the perfect photo shoot: Two climbers making a "first ascent" on a route in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. Unfortunately for the climbers, not only did they install bolts into the rockface, which is against park system regulations, and also roll rocks down the slope, but they were recognizeable.

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By NPT Staff - September 22nd, 2014 2:41am

Volunteer Your Sweat To Clean Up Yosemite National Park

It's that time of year. Yep, time to volunteer your time and sweat to help clean up Yosemite National Park.

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By NPT Staff - September 22nd, 2014 2:23am

Congaree National Park Has A Hog Gone Wild Problem

Yellowstone National Park has its lake trout problem, and Congaree National Park has a hog problem.

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By NPT Staff - September 22nd, 2014 2:16am

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Savoring The Fruits Of Fall In The National Parks

There are endless ways to experience our magnificent national parks. We are surrounded by stunning scenery, awash in light and color. Our ears capture the rush of waterfalls in spring and elk bugling in autumn. Scents of crisp air, pines, and wildflowers greet us. Stick your feet into a mountain stream and feel the bonechilling temperatures, or touch the softness of a Pussytoes flower. These types of activities allow us yet another type of experience.

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By Jen Stegmann - September 21st, 2014 2:55am

Photographer QT Luong Puts Focus On Acadia National Park

The grandeur of America’s national parks so inspired QT Luong, he quit a career in computer science, and embarked on a decades-long project to photograph all 59 parks, from Acadia National Park to Zion.

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By NPT Staff - September 21st, 2014 2:55am

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Kupe And The Corals

Coral reefs are some of the richest habitats in the world, providing home and grocery for scores of marine species. Too, they serve as storm buffers for the islands and mainlands they rim, and delight countless snorklers and scuba divers who explore them. A new children's book focuses on coral reefs, and how they're established.