National Parks Traveler

NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, leads life-changing backpacking programs for high school students in Yosemite and Olympic national parks each summer. These one-week and two-week programs offer the perfect mix of backpacking, science, and adventure and give participants the opportunity to conduct field science investigations in two of the most iconic national parks in the country.

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By NPT Staff - April 7th, 2018 2:00am

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Glacier National Park Starts To Dig Out From Heavy Snow Year

Spring plowing operations have begun in Glacier National Park, but with a heavy snow year, it could take a while for the park to dig out from under the snowpack.

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By NPT Staff - April 6th, 2018 12:59pm

Hurricane Ridge Road Work Will Lead To Delays At Olympic National Park

Under the "good news, bad news" heading from Olympic National Park, a five-month-long road project is scheduled to begin Monday on the Hurricane Ridge Road that could generate 20-minute delays during week days.

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By NPT Staff - April 6th, 2018 12:59pm

Hurricane Season Could Be Easier On National Park System

As of right now, it looks like a reprieve of sorts could be in the offing for units of the National Park System battered by hurricanes last year.

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By NPT Staff - April 6th, 2018 12:59pm

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Approaching Storm Prompts Closure Of Yosemite Valley

A particularly moist storm rolling out of the Pacific had Yosemite National Park officials planning to close the Yosemite Valley at 5 p.m. Friday, leading to a cancellation of all lodging and campground reservations there for Friday and Saturday nights.

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By NPT Staff - April 6th, 2018 9:01am

Potent Storm Expected To Impact Yosemite National Park

A potent moist storm heading towards California could cause significant impacts to Yosemite National Park, prompting the park staff to cancel reservations for campsites in the North Pines Campground and some in the Lower Pines Campground for Friday and Saturday.

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By NPT Staff - April 5th, 2018 5:17pm

It's Almost Time For The Home Tour At Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

A century of architectural history will be on display at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore next month during the Logs to Lustrons Tour on May 5.

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By NPT Staff - April 5th, 2018 2:00am

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore Lighthouses Open April 20

Those looking for one of the best views of Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks can mark April 20 on their calendar, for that's when the Bodie Island and Cape Hatteras lighthouses open for climbing.

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By NPT Staff - April 5th, 2018 1:30am

NPCA Files Lawsuit Over Administration's Support Of Water Mining Project

What oversight should there be on pipelines that cross federal lands via railroad right-of-ways? While the Trump administration says none, according to the National Parks Conservation Association, the park advocacy group says those projects shouldn't fly beneath oversight. And so NPCA has gone to court to block an Interior Department decision to allow a pipeline project to cross Mojave Trails National Monument.

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By NPT Staff - April 5th, 2018 1:30am

Adventuring With Kids

Youngsters are essential to the future of national parks, for they will be tomorrow’s advocates and possibly even stewards. But taking children who can barely ride a bike or aren’t old enough for their learner’s permit for driving into a national park can seem daunting. Hiking in Yellowstone’s backcountry with grizzly bears? Exploring the somewhat technical route to Angels Landing in Zion?