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National Park Service
Reservation systems may be here to stay at popular national parks
Apr 22, 2022
The restrictions help manage the continued influx of visitors at places, like Yellowstone and Acadia.
Public-private partnership pitches in to make outdoor getaways more affordable
May 27, 2019
A Seattle-area program is trying to remove one of the barriers to getting outside, and out of town, by offering affordable transportation.
How to be a park ranger
by
Eliza Mills
Jan 21, 2019
You don't have to major in environmental sciences.
Bear Cam founder explains the (nonprofit) business of live streaming
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 13, 2017
Can't take your eyes away? You're not the only one.
The Badlands National Park's Twitter account goes rogue
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 24, 2017
The account seemingly responds to the president's statement about environmentalism.
Celebrating 100 years of National Parks
Feb 11, 2016
A conversation with famed mountaineer Conrad Anker.
America’s national parks, a century of nature and economics
Jan 18, 2016
Early numbers show more than 300 million visits in 2015, a new record.
For public good, not for profit.
The National Park Service's $11.5 billion repair bill
Apr 3, 2015
Much of that money is needed to repair the National Mall in Washington.
The economics of creating national monuments
Mar 25, 2013
President Obama is expected to name five new national monuments on Monday. In addition to historical significance and land preservation, national monuments can boost local economies through tourism.
National parks brace for record crowds
by
Adriene Hill
Apr 20, 2012
Yosemite ranger Kari Cobb talks about how the national parks are preparing for their upcoming week of free admission.