Traveler's Gear Box: Apollo 6 Endless Solar Charger By EndlessSunSolar
This solar panel is waterproof, flexible, and easy to use with its USB port
- By Patrick Cone - September 2nd, 2015 5:52pm
Grand Canyon National Park
Yellowstone Saw Nearly 1 Million Visitors In July; Is That A Good Thing?
One million visitors. That seems like a lot for an entire year, and definitely a lot in one month for Yellowstone National Park, which came within 19,000-odd visitors of reaching 1 million during July.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2015 2:30am
Heavy Metals Polluting Colorado River In Grand Canyon National Park
As far away from society as you might seem while floating on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, or hiking along its shorelines, heavy metals are polluting the river in concentrations that could pose a health risk.
- By NPT Staff - August 20th, 2015 2:00am
Too Many Retirements Impacting National Park Service Law Enforcement Ranks
Too many retirements and not enough new hires are behind the drop in law enforcement rangers for the National Park Service.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 4th, 2015 2:30am
Trails I've Hiked: Bright Angel Point At Grand Canyon National Park
A great before-breakfast or pre-sundown hike at Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim is the short walk to Bright Angel Point.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 30th, 2015 2:00am
NPCA Report Urges Work To Improve Air Quality Across National Park System
For many, a trip to one of the scenic, landscape national parks includes pristine landscapes, clear vistas, and fresh air. Unfortunately, we don't always get to enjoy those aspects, as a new report on air quality from the National Parks Conservation Association points out.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2015 3:00am
House Subcommittees Dissecting National Park Service, Searching For Solutions
How can concessions agreements with the National Park Service be improved? What sort of innovations should the Park Service consider for the next 100 years? Those topics will be dissected by two House of Representatives subcommittees this week.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 22nd, 2015 3:00am
Trails I've Hiked: Cape Final At Grand Canyon National Park
Despite its odd name, Cape Final on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park should not be ignored during your visit to the rim.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 16th, 2015 3:00am
Move In Congress To Overturn National Park Service's Ban On Disposable Water Bottles
While water filling stations are becoming commonplace in more and more parks across the National Park System, there are those in Congress who believe the National Park Service's ban on disposable plastic water bottles is unsafe and actually generates more, not less, plastic waste.
- Read more about Move In Congress To Overturn National Park Service's Ban On Disposable Water Bottles
- By NPT Staff - July 13th, 2015 2:30am
Hunter Who Killed Gray Wolf That Roamed From Yellowstone To Grand Canyon Won't Be Charged
A state and federal investigation into the killing of a protected gray wolf that ranged from Yellowstone National Park to Grand Canyon National Park before being shot in Utah has concluded without any charges being filed against the hunter.
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