Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Lining Up Holiday Events
Christmas celebrations, horse-drawn wagon rides, and caroling are on tap at the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in Iowa.
- By NPT Staff - November 19th, 2011 3:00am
Latest News
The latest news from around the National Park System.
Yellowstone National Park Officials Reviewing Proposal To Boost Lodging At Old Faithful
Yellowstone National Park officials are reviewing a proposal that could increase more overnight lodging in the Old Faithful area, although it would require that a 77-room dormitory be built there.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 18th, 2011 3:00am
Visitation Down At Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Visitation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park was down 9.5 percent in Octoer, and for the year it is down almost 7 percent, according to park officials.
- By NPT Staff - November 18th, 2011 3:00am
Joshua Tree National Park's 75th Anniversary Winding Down With Crossroads Conference
As the 75th anniversary celebration winds down at Joshua Tree National Park, the park will host its Crossroads Conference with talks on how climate change will impact the park and its resources.
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- By NPT Staff - November 18th, 2011 3:00am
Condors Lead To Discovery of Body Near Lees Ferry in Grand Canyon National Park
Condors circling overhead led to the discovery Thursday of a male's body in Grand Canyon National Park below Lees Ferry.
- By NPT Staff - November 17th, 2011 6:14pm
Adopt A Yellowstone National Park Bison For The Holidays
Hiding a Yellowstone National Park bison under the Christmas tree or in a year-end gift box isn't exactly easy, but it can be done through the Yellowstone Park Foundation. Kind of.
- By NPT Staff - November 17th, 2011 3:00am
What's A Buck Get You These Days? President James Garfield In Your Pocket
Beginning today you'll be able to hold President James A. Garfield in the palm of your hand. And he'll be worth a buck, too!
- By NPT Staff - November 17th, 2011 3:00am
Special Events On Tap Through Year-End At Homestead National Monument of America
Fiddlin', dancin', and American history will be on display through year's end with special programs at Homestead National Monument of America.
- By NPT Staff - November 17th, 2011 3:00am
18th Century Comes Alive At Fort Stanwix National Monument With Holiday Event
Ever wonder about life on the American frontier during the Revolutionary War? You can sample it later this month when Fort Stanwix National Monument holds a holiday celebration.
- By NPT Staff - November 16th, 2011 3:00am
"Vital Signs" Report From Yellowstone National Park Points To Areas Of Concern In Park's Health
A report created to track the "vital signs" of natural, cultural, and historic resources in Yellowstone National Park points to a number of concerns pertaining to the park's climate, wildlife resources, and air quality.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 15th, 2011 3:00am
Birding in the National Parks: Northern Saw-Whet Owls At Assateague Island National Seashore
“I’ll need some time off in November to go to Assateague to band owls.”
That remains one of the best excuses for some time off I’ve ever heard, and of course it was legitimate. Who would be creative enough to make up that?
- By Kirby Adams - November 15th, 2011 3:00am
On-line Resource Ready To Help You Plan Your Hiking Treks In Glacier National Park
There's a new on-line resource available that can help you plan your hiking forays in Glacier National Park long before you set foot in the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 15th, 2011 3:00am
Guest Column: The Keystone XL Pipelines And Coal Hollow Mines Of America
In this guest column, RL Miller, a California-based attorney who keeps watch on environmental issues on public lands, questions the wisdom of allowing the Coal Hollow Mine to expand to more than 3,500 acres near Bryce Canyon National Park.
- By NPT Staff - November 14th, 2011 3:00am
Program At War In The Pacific National Historical Park Looks At Invasion of Guam
A special program that recalls the Japanese invasion of Guam during World War II will be presented at War in the Pacific National Historical Park next month.
- By NPT Staff - November 14th, 2011 3:00am
BLM Considering Proposal To Expand Coal Mine Near Bryce Canyon National Park
A year after Utah's only coal strip mine opened near Bryce Canyon National Park, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is considering a proposal to greatly expand the operation to more than 3,500 acres.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 14th, 2011 3:00am
Time To Enter The Lottery For A Winter's Night At the Ostrander Ski Hut In Yosemite National Park
One of the popular backcountry winter treks in Yosemite National Park is the 10-mile ski to Ostrander Lake. If that interests you, and you'd like to spend some time near the lake, now's the time to enter the lottery for a night at the Ostrander Ski Hut.
- By NPT Staff - November 13th, 2011 4:00am
History Comes To Life At Fort Frederica National Monument
It marked, in history, the last stand of the Spanish in present-day Georgia. Today Fort Frederica holds little more than ruins on St. Simons Island along the Georgia coast. But you can get a feel for 18th century life there during a living history presentation at Fort Frederica National Monument on November 19.
- By NPT Staff - November 13th, 2011 3:00am
Historians in Body Armor - NPS Staffers Document Ancient Towers in Afghanistan
Almost any job can be demanding at times, but if your work with the National Park Service involves cultural resources, you don't usually need to wear body armor. Earlier this year two NPS employees made a trip to Afghanistan to help document two rare and ancient brick towers, and the project offered plenty of challenges in addition to the need for body armor.
- By Jim Burnett - November 13th, 2011 2:00am
"3" Might Not Seem Like Much, But It's A Record For Condor Chicks At Grand Canyon National Park
It's a single digit, one not overly impressive, but when you consider the number of California condor chicks hatched in the wild at Grand Canyon National Park, "three" is record-setting.
- By NPT Staff - November 12th, 2011 3:00am
Friends of Virgin Islands National Park Offering On-Line Auction To Raise Funds
Coming to your computer on November 18 -- an on-line auction intended to raise money for the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park to help with its work of preserving and protecting the park's resources while also educating visitors.
- By NPT Staff - November 11th, 2011 4:00am
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