Jan 17th, 2013 at 10:00AM: It was 12 degrees as we stood before the Mesa Arch in Utah's Canyonlands National Park early on a Monday morning in January waiting for the sun to rise. But we weren't complaining because we knew that we had this wild and magnificent place almost all to ourselves.
Photographers have gathered at the Mesa Arch to photograph the early morning light that unfolds into the vast, majestic canyonlands ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Want A National Park All To Yourself? Visit Canyonlands National Park In Winter
Jan 17th, 2013 at 10:00AM: It was 12 degrees as we stood before the Mesa Arch in Utah's Canyonlands National Park early on a Monday morning in January waiting for the sun to rise. But we weren't complaining because we knew that we had this wild and magnificent place almost all to ourselves.
Photographers have gathered at the Mesa Arch to photograph the early morning light that unfolds into the vast, majestic canyonlands ...Rafter Mysteriously Goes Missing In Grand Canyon
Jan 17th, 2013 at 8:00AM: The National Park Service has a mystery on their hands and it is proving to be a difficult one to solve.
Twenty-one-year-old Kaitlin Kenney was part of a month-long private rafting party in the Grand Canyon when she mysteriously went missing last week. Kenney was last seen on Friday, January 11, in a camp near Tapeats Creek along the northern bank of the Colorado River. What happened to her ...Photo Of The Day: Stand-Up Paddling On The Colorado River
Jan 13th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
The confluence of the Colorado and Green rivers in Utah is a maginificent sight for the adventurous traveler. To see it from above is one thing – you can access it by trail in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park – but to see it from the ground is quite another.
Today's Photo of the Day comes to us from Flickr user Terra_Tripper, who paddleboarded to the confluence ...National Park Service Puts Permanent Caps On Half Dome Hikers
Jan 8th, 2013 at 8:00AM: Yosemite's Half Dome is one of the most popular and iconic sites in the entire U.S. National Park system. It is so popular in fact that in 2010 the Park Service was forced to institute a provisional set of guidelines that required hikers to have a permit before attempting to make the long trek to the top. Last week the NPS announced that the temporary system would now become permanent, limiting ...Pinnacles National Monument Set To Become National Park
Jan 4th, 2013 at 8:00AM: California's Pinnacles National Monument is set to be promoted to a national park after a bill to that effect passed through the U.S. Senate on Sunday. That same bill was approved by the House of Representatives in July and now only waits for President Obama's signature to make it official.
Located in California's Gabilan Mountains, just east of the Salinas Valley, Pinnacles National Monument ...Video: Holiday Greetings From The National Park Service
Dec 16th, 2012 at 8:00AM: The National Park Service has released a fun little video to wish us all a happy holiday season and of course issue an invitation to visit them soon. No matter what time of year it is, the parks represent some of the best travel experiences anywhere, and we're reminded of that as the video bounces around to at least a dozen national parks and monuments across the U.S. Chances are, no matter where ...
National Park Service Announces Fee-Free Days For 2013
Dec 5th, 2012 at 8:00AM: One of the National Park Service's more popular programs over the past few years has been the introduction of fee-free days. Each year, the NPS designates a number of dates on which there is absolutely no charge for entry into the more than 2000 national parks, forests and wildlife refuges around the country. Naturally, those days are especially popular with travelers, who often plan their visits ...Video: Joshua Tree Timelapse
Nov 25th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Located in California's high desert, Joshua Tree is one of those places that epitomizes the term "starkly beautiful." With harsh landscapes that are nevertheless filled with life, it is a destination that offers a peaceful solitude unlike any other that I have experienced in my travels. But to truly experience its full majesty visitors need to wait until after sunset. On a clear night the skies ...
National Parks Are Fee-Free November 10-12
Nov 4th, 2012 at 11:00AM: America's national parks will be fee-free once again next weekend as the nation celebrates Veteran's Day. Beginning Saturday, November 10 and running through Monday, November 12, all parks in the U.S. system will waive any entrance fees for visitors, making this a great opportunity to enjoy the fall weather in some of the most scenic and historic locations in all of North America.
While many of ...Mt. Rainier Climbing Fees Increasing For 2013 ... But Only By $1
Nov 1st, 2012 at 8:00AM: The National Park Service announced last week that the cost of a climbing permit on Washington's popular Mt. Rainier will increase next year. But before anyone gets too upset over this price hike, it should be noted that it is only going up $1. The price of an adult permit will now cost $44, while a youth pass for those 24 years of age or younger will be priced at $31.
The Park Service is quick ...The Grand Canyon Captured In Time-lapse
Oct 20th, 2012 at 8:00AM: There is no doubt that the Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful and dramatic landscapes on Earth, drawing in millions of visitors each year. But seldom has it been captured so spectacularly as it has in this time-lapse video. To create this short film, the photographers spent seven weeks in and around the canyon, shooting over 80,000 photos in the process. The results are hard to dispute. ...
Saturday Is National Archaeology Day
Oct 16th, 2012 at 8:00AM: This Saturday, October 20, has officially been declared National Archaeology Day here in the U.S. and to celebrate, the Archaeological Institute of America is hosting a number of events across the country. Additionally, the National Park Service is helping to promote the day as well, offering up opportunities to visit archaeological sites and even volunteer on a live dig.
Now in its second ...Brazen Poaching Of Rare Rhinoceros Species In India
Sep 27th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Two recent poaching incidents reveal the dangers faced by India's rare animals, even when they are supposedly under protection.
The BBC reports that a one-horned rhino was shot in Assam when it wandered out of Kaziranga National Park. Poachers took its horn but the animal did not die. Park staff are now trying to save it. The park is home to about two-thirds of the world's population of ...Celebrate 2012 National Public Lands Day With Free Entry To National Parks
Sep 25th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Saturday is National Public Lands Day in the U.S. and to celebrate, the National Park Service is waiving entry fees to all of the parks. The day is set aside on an annual basis to not only recognize the value and importance of public lands but to organize opportunities to maintain and protect them as well.
During last year's National Public Lands Day, more than 170,000 volunteers worked on 2067 ...Yosemite Hantavirus Threat Continues To Spread, 230000 Visitors Possibly Exposed
Sep 14th, 2012 at 8:00AM: It continues to be bad news for the National Park Service as it struggles to deal with an outbreak of the hantavirus that was traced back to Yosemite National Park. The number of visitors who may have been exposed to the potentially deadly virus continues to rise dramatically and the NPS now says that it has alerted more than 230,000 people to the threat. That is significantly more than was ...North Cascades National Park Looks To Expand
Sep 5th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Hidden away in a remote corner of the Pacific Northwest, the North Cascades National Park is amongst the least visited parks in the entire U.S. system. On an annual basis, only about 20,000 people pass through its gates, despite the fact that it contains some of the most breathtaking backcountry in all of North America. There is a movement afoot to expand the park's borders, however, and if ...Infographic: What National Parks Mean To The US Economy
Aug 25th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Today marks the 96th birthday of the National Park Service, the organization charged with managing all of America's national parks, monuments and other historically important properties. While this date is certainly a cause for celebration, it is also one for caution as well. As budget cuts loom, the NPS faces some big challenges as it prepares to move into its second century. In January of next ...Damnation Creek: Hiking Old-Growth To Ocean In Redwood National Park
Aug 22nd, 2012 at 10:00AM: There are few places on earth I love more than Redwoods National Park, located 325 miles north of San Francisco. Growing up, we used to drive up the coast every summer, and a few nights camping in the redwoods was always on the itinerary.
The Redwoods are actually several parks within the national and state system, all of which are managed cooperatively by the National Park Service and ...Video: Badlands National Park
Aug 19th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Badlands National Park is one of the more overlooked destinations in the entire American park system. Located in South Dakota, the park features otherworldly landscape where you would expect to spot NASA's Curiosity Rover. Instead, sharp-eyed visitors will catch a glimpse of a surprisingly diverse amount of wildlife, including bison, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep and the elusive black-footed ferret. ...
10 Must-Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Australia
Aug 12th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
While Australia is culturally rich and history significant in general, one worthwhile way to explore the best the country has to offer is through its UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites are particularly noteworthy in terms of culture and physical significance, and are often beautiful, as well. If you're planning a trip to Australia, here are 10 must-see UNESCO World Heritage Sites to add ...
