Tourists traveling to the Grand Canyon lifted the regional economy by some $768 million last year. The wonder of the world lured 4.7 million visitors and generated some 10,000 jobs, for a total economic boost […]
The US National Park Service wants to increase the fee charged for backcountry use of the Grand Canyon. The public has until October 12, 2024 to comment on the proposal or lodge a complaint against […]
The Pacific Crest Trail at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is once again open to the public. Parts of the popular route were closed due to dry conditions and wildfire risks. But conditions for […]
Visitors to White Sands National Park in New Mexico, USA can now purchase and download their entrance passes completely online. White Sands becomes the latest unit of America’s national park system to implement electronic entry. […]
There is little evidence that the original inhabitants of Easter Island destroyed their civilization in a self-inflicted ecological collapse, scientists now say. Rather, a new genetic investigation into the island’s history suggests that the native […]
The United Kingdom is embracing a new strategy for managing and promoting its national park system—regenerative tourism. The policy shift comes 75 years after the UK first established its national park system. The UK is […]
Two tourism experts are recommending that India’s government develop a popular tiger preserve for ecotourism. Kanha National Park is located almost in India’s geographic center. Home to Kanha Tiger Reserve, the park has already been […]
Parks managers in Minnesota said they’ve spotted zebra mussels in a remote corner of their state. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in East Twin […]
A modest lighthouse in Canada’s smallest province attained national significance last week. Parks Canada said it was designating the Blockhouse Point Lighthouse as a “heritage lighthouse” of national significance. Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s Minister of Environment […]
Labor Day marked the end of the first season of parking reservations at two South Carolina state parks. During the summer months, South Carolina allowed visitors to reserve parking at two coastal state parks. The […]
The body of a missing hiker swept away in flash floods was discovered midday Sunday, the United States National Park Service announced. 33-year-old Chenoa Nickerson of Gilbert, Arizona had been missing since Thursday after a […]
The United States National Park Service is set to receive the largest private donation in its history through its sister foundation. The National Park Foundation announced that it will receive $100 million dollars from the […]
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