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Tredegar Ironworks: A Civil War Icon Preserved at Richmond National Battlefield Park
When the Confederate Army needed artillery, ammunition, or other weaponry, it turned to the Tredegar Ironworks in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. While many of the original buildings were lost to war and time, some remain. One, in fact, serves as a visitor center at the Richmond National Battlefield Park
A National Park Service Regional Director Shares His Priority List for 2009
Earlier this year the Traveler offered up a post on what priorities we hoped the National Park Service would address in the coming year. Mike Snyder, director of the agency's Intermountain Region, has his own list of issues his region has in its sights this year.
What Would Wildlife Say About Concealed Carry in National Parks?
Much of the debate over the rule change that allows national park visitors to arm themselves has been filled with vitriol. But no one, it seems, has considered the wildlife's point of view.
Pine Beetle Outbreak Leads to Fewer Campground Sites in Rocky Mountain National Park
A massive outbreak of mountain pine beetles, which are efficient killers of lodgepole pine trees, is forcing Rocky Mountain National Park officials to reduce campground sites this summer as they work to mitigate the beetles' impacts.
The Confederate Victory at Brices Cross Roads Did Little to Help the Confederate Cause
Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site celebrates its 80th birthday today. The battle fought there in June 1864 yielded a Confederate victory that was tactically brilliant but strategically wanting.
NPCA, PEER Voice Concerns Over Proposed Mountain Bike Rule Change In National Parks
Mountain bike accessibility in national parks could expand exponentially under a rule change proposed by the Bush administration, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Announces Opening Dates for Campgrounds
Winter is still raging in some parts of the country, but that doesn't mean a respite isn't in the offing. Proof of that is news of the opening dates of the campgrounds at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Second Century Commission on National Parks Wants To Hear From You
The National Parks Second Century Commission has been traveling around the country since late last summer looking into the needs of the National Park System. Now the commission wants to hear your thoughts about the parks' needs.
"There I Grew Up" – This Park Offers Presidential History in a Unique Package
This park includes a unique visitor center and an excellent living history program, but before it was added to the National Park System, it was primarily known as a memorial to the mother of one of our most famous presidents. Mom still gets plenty of respect, but her son is now the focus in a small park that has lots to offer.
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