Marfa Flights: Aerial Views Of Big Bend Country
An artist's eye view from above showcases the rugged terrain of west Texas.
- By Patrick Cone - October 7th, 2014 2:09am
UPDATED: National Park Service Reaches Tentative Agreement With Drakes Bay Oyster Company
A tentative agreement has been reached by the National Park Service and the Drakes Bay Oyster Co. that would bring commercial shellfishing to an end in Drakes Estero at Point Reyes National Seashore by year's end.
- By NPT Staff - October 6th, 2014 1:05pm
UPDATED: Court Upholds National Park Service Decision To Put Recreation Above Preservation
A ruling on off-road vehicle access at Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida supports the park's expansion of ORV routes in lands eligible for wilderness designation and that serve as habitat for endangered and threatened species is seen by some as chipping away at the longstanding mandate that the National Park Service prioritize preservation over recreation.
Another Down Year For Razor Clams At Olympic National Park
For the fourth year in a row there will be no public razor clam harvest at Kalaloch in Olympic National Park in Washington state due to declining populations of the shellfish.
- By NPT Staff - October 6th, 2014 2:25am
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail At Great Smoky Mountains National Park To Close For Bridge Repairs
One of the most idyllic drives in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, but if you don't venture down that road soon you'll miss your chance until late next Spring as work is scheduled to replace eight bridges along the 5.5-mile one-way road.
National Park Basics For RVing Newbies
When planning a national park camping trip, many RVing newbies are surprised to learn that a stay in these public campgrounds is quite different from the usual RV park experience. From 1950s-era campgrounds with short parking aprons that are unsuitable for modern RVs, to strict generator use hours, the learning curve can be steep for inexperienced RVers. If you're a new RV traveler and considering a national park campground visit, here are five simple ways to have a great RV camping experience.
- By Rene Agredano - October 5th, 2014 3:14am
Grand Canyon National Park Rangers Kept Busy With Medical Emergencies
Many of us are awestruck by the beauty and grandeur of Grand Canyon National Park, but enjoying that landscape comes with the caveat that it can be a dangerous place if you're not careful or simply unlucky. A recent day in the life of Grand Canyon rangers drives that message home.
- By NPT Staff - October 5th, 2014 3:00am
Sweating The Trail Details In The National Parks: Restoring Jenny Lake Area At Grand Teton National Park
Currently one of the largest, most ambitious projects in the National Park System is the rejuvenation of not just the spiderweb of trails around Jenny Lake at Grand Teton National Park but of the entire area.
Fall Means Facilities Starting To Shutter For The Winter At Shenandoah National Park
As fall colors begin to sweep down the Eastern seaboard, units of the National Park System are beginning to move to their winter hours. At Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, many facilities will begin closing in late October with many more shutting down for the winter by the end of November.
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- By NPT Staff - October 4th, 2014 2:11am
Fire Destroys Three Administrative Buildings At Flight 93 National Memorial
A fire Friday afternoon raged through the headquarters complex of Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania and destroyed three buildings before the flames could be put out. None of the staff or volunteers at the national memorial were injured, but officials fear some of the archival and curatorial collections, including the flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol on September 11, might have been destroyed.
- By NPT Staff - October 3rd, 2014 7:14pm
