Backcountry Hikes Offered At Pecos National Historical Park
Pecos National Historical Park rangers will lead two hikes into the park's backcountry in August to visit ruins of long-ago pueblos.
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Dangling Rope Marina At Glen Canyon Closed For Rest Of Year
The remote Dangling Rope Marina at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has been closed for the rest of the year due to wind damage and low lake levels.
Water Woes Force Draw Down Of Jackson Lake At Grand Teton National Park
Water woes are reaching up to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, where Jackson Lake is going to be drawn down to send water to reservoirs downstream on the Snake River.
When Exploring Yellowstone, Don't Be Afraid To Leave Old Faithful Behind
Really, that headline is no mistake. When visiting Yellowstone National Park in summer, you shouldn't be afraid to leave Old Faithful behind and go in search of geysers that allow you to enjoy them with a little more solitude.
Traveler Special Report: Drought, Heat Taking A Toll On National Parks In Southwest
The National Park Service plans for a warmer, drier future but record drought in the Southwest shows there’s no time to spare. National Parks Traveler is producing a multi-part series of articles this summer exploring the effects of climate change on the National Park System’s landscapes, wildlife, economics, and planning.
Temperature Reaches 135° Fahrenheit At Badwater In Death Valley
Monday's unofficial high temperature at Badwater in Death Valley National Park reached a sizzling 135° Fahrenheit, according to an organization that has been been conducting running events there for decades.
Caneel Bay Resort Future On Hold Pending Environmental Cleanup
Hazardous wastes dotting the Caneel Bay Resort at Virgin Islands National Park have halted negotiations regarding the resort's future while the National Park Service focuses on cleanup and further testing.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park: Hard To Reach, Filled With The Unexpected
Chaco Culture National Historical Park is an atypical national park. The massive, thousand-year-old pueblos blend mysteriously into the towering canyon walls. Mystery and curiosity are among the top reasons thousands of visitors make the intentional trek far from paved roads deep into the Navajo Nation.
Night Sky Celebrations Across The National Park System
One way to escape summer crowds in the parks is to head out for some night sky viewing while many other visitors head to their rooms. A number of parks have night sky programs on their calendar.
First Look At Georges Island National Historic Site
A party boat in the form of a double-decker, Mississippi-style sternwheeler isn’t what comes to mind when I think of transport to Georges Island in Halifax Harbour. But it is indeed a reservation aboard the Harbour Queen that gets me there. And yet, maybe it’s the perfect conveyance to help celebrate the opening of the island to the public after a 55 year wait. While Georges was declared a National Historic Site in 1965, it wasn’t until 2020 when Parks Canada installed a new wharf on the north shore that it became accessible.
- By Jennifer Bain - July 9th, 2021
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