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ATF Asked To Investigate Suspicious Fire At Old Coast Guard Dock At Cape LookoutNPT Staff
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives agents were requested Thursday to investigate a fire that burned a section of the old U.S. Coast Guard dock at Cape Lookout National Seashore on... For the rest of the story, and a daily dose of national park news,...
No Social Distancing, Potential Of Toxic Metals And Wildfires Overshadow Mount Rushmore CelebrationKurt Repanshek
While Big Bend National Park closed Thursday due to a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the park's community, other parks are moving carefully in granting visitors access, and at least one... For the rest of the story, and a daily dose of national park news, visit...
Idaho Man Found Dead In Glacier National ParkNPT Staff
An Idaho man missing in Glacier National Park since Saturday has been found dead on the western side of the park. For the rest of the story, and a daily dose of national park news, visit www.nationalparkstraveler.com National Parks Traveler
Grand Canyon National Park Requests River Guides and Boaters Bypass Havasu Canyon
Effective immediately, the National Park Service (NPS) is requesting all river trips, both commercial and non-commercial, to voluntarily bypass Havasu Canyon on the Colorado river, located at river mile 157. This request is an effort to minimize the spread of the...
Big Bend National Park Temporarily Closed
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, TX – The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River will be closed to all visitors until further notice. The closure is in response to a positive case for COVID-19 in the park...
Big Bend Closes Down After Covid-19 Case Detected Inside ParkKurt Repanshek
Campers were being ushered out of Big Bend National Park on Thursday and concessions were shutting down as the park was closing to the public again after a case of Covid-19 was confirmed within the... For the rest of the story, and a daily dose of national park news,...
Recreating Responsibly at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Safety Tips for Enjoying July 4th Holiday and the Summer As national parks make more areas available to the public, the National Park Service (NPS) encourages you to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and...
New And Improved Yellowstone App Designed To Make Your Adventure BetterNPT Staff
The interpretive wizards at Yellowstone National Park have released a new and improved app to make your visit to the park more efficient than ever before. The Yellowstone app not only helps you... For the rest of the story, and a daily dose of national park news,...
Padre Island National Seashore To Close For Holiday WeekendNPT Staff
As part of a coordinated effort to slow the spread of Covid-19, the National Park Service plans to close Padre Island National Seashore on the Texas coast for the long holiday weekend. For the rest of the story, and a daily dose of national park news, visit...
Desert Road Trippin’
An Oasis in the Desert: The Coachella Valley Preserve
Refreshing palm oases, intriguing wildlife and miles of hiking trails draw visitors annually to the Coachella Valley Preserve. Located in Thousand Palms, California, it’s home to more than 183 species of birds and other wildlife, including the rare Coachella Valley...
Lara’s Lane
Shutterbug
The Photo Essay
When I first started shooting seriously back in the darkroom ages, my goal was to be a photographer whose work made a difference. By exposing injustices or social ills, the work would be a key to understanding those issues and lead to solutions to tough problems. It...
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