March 1 Is Deadline For Traveler's National Parks Essay Contest For Kids
The deadline in Traveler's national parks essay contest is March 1. Have your children entered? Winners get free lodging in a national park and great gear!
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By Bob Janiskee - February 23rd, 2011 4:15am
National Park Mystery Plant 17: Ants in Your Pants Will Make You Dance
You don't need to be an art critic to figure out the identity of this month's mystery plant.
- By Bob Janiskee - February 23rd, 2011 4:15am
Reader Participation Day: Should A Federal Budget Stalemate Lead To Closure of National Parks?
With Congress struggling to come to terms on a federal budget, should the politicians extend the Continuing Resolution to keep the national parks and the federal government operating beyond March 4, or should they let the government shut down?
2010 National Park System Visitation Dips To 281.3 Million, Down 4.2 Million From 2009
Bad weather, lack of a presidential inauguration, and safety concerns along the Southwestern border with Mexico apparently were the major drivers behind a slight dip in 2010 visitation to the National Park System from 2009 levels.
National Christmas Tree Felled by High Winds
For the past 32 years a Colorado blue spruce planted on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. has served as the official National Christmas Tree. The tree was a victim to gusty winds last weekend and will have to be replaced.
Snow, Rain Help Knock Down Forest Fire In Shenandoah National Park
A night of rain, snow, and sleet helped knock down a forest fire burning in Shenandoah National Park, allowing fire bosses Tuesday to redirect crews to other wildfires in Virginia.
Public Meeting Scheduled to Take Input on Glacier National Park's Plans for Heavens Peak Fire Lookout
A public meeting is set for next week to discuss Glacier National Park's plans for stabilizing the historic Heavens Peak Fire Lookout station.
Road Work Planned for Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It's less than three miles of roadway, but when work begins on a stretch of Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park next month, it will at times pinch the road down to one lane, according to park officials.
Wyoming Legislature Agrees To Sell Land Inside Grand Teton National Park; Will Congress Pay For It?
Wyoming's Legislature has agreed to sell acreage the state owns inside Grand Teton National Park, but whether the Interior Department can come up with the cash remains to be seen as Congress tries to rein-in the federal deficit.
New Security Plan For Statue of Liberty National Monument on Hold
Efforts to come up with a new, less of a hassle, security plan for visitors heading to Statue of Liberty National Monument have been restarted, as various state, local and federal agencies have failed to reach agreement on a new plan.
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