Annual Mammoth Cave Sing Set For December 7
The 35th edition of the Mammoth Cave Sing is coming to Mammoth Cave National Park on December 7.
- November 30th, 2014
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Zabriskie Point At Death Valley National Park Closing For Repairs
Zabriskie Point, an incredibly scenic overlook in Death Valley National Park, will be closed to the public from December 1 through the end of next April so crews can make significant repairs to improve visitor safety.
Time To Reserve Your Denali National Park Campsite, Bus Trip
Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Venture, the transportation concessioner for Denali National Park and Preserve, will begin accepting advance reservations for the 2015 visitor season for shuttle buses and the park’s four largest campgrounds on Monday, December 1. Reservations are available by phone, on-line or mail.
- November 29th, 2014
National Birds Of The World
For most, if not all, of us, it's easy to identify the national bird of the United States. But do you know what the national bird of Denmark is, or of Honduras? Ron Toft makes it easy to research such questions in his National Birds of the World.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 28th, 2014 2:59am
Exploring The Parks: A Visit To Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site
The 1950s and 1960s were a period of strife coupled with significant progress in America’s struggle with civil rights. Marches, sit-ins, and violence were accompanied by legislation, desegregation, and, in some instances, accommodation. Birmingham, Montgomery, Selma, Greensboro, and Washington, D.C. are remembered as some of the principal battlegrounds in the conflict and struggle for equal rights.
Snowshoe Hikes At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore This Winter
When winter snows fall on Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan the rangers will be leading snowshoe hikes.
Book Review| Ghost Riders In The Sky: The Life Of Stan Jones, The Singing Ranger
Over the years park rangers have demonstrated some impressive talent, but when it comes to securing a place in entertainment history, few can compete with Stan Jones. He was working as a ranger in Death Valley National Monument in the late 1940s when a series of serendipitous events led to a remarkable new career, and his story is told in an entertaining new book, Ghost Riders In the Sky: The Life of Stan Jones, The Singing Ranger.
Friends Of Virgin Islands National Park Has Plenty Of Activities Planned For The Winter
Thinking about heading to Virgin Islands National Park this winter? Check out the list of activities Friends of Virgin Islands National Park has lined up:
Traveler's Gear Box: Get In The Mood For Fun With Magellan RoadMate RV9490T-LMB
When hauling a 40-foot-long RV through traffic, you can easily lose sight of the traveler's mantra: “It's the journey not the destination.” During those stressful drives when adventure takes a back seat to practicality, that's when a GPS like the new Magellan RoadMate RV9490T-LMB really shines.
Yellowstone National Park Officials Extend Deadline For Comments On Higher Fees, Allow Online Comments
Yellowstone National Park officials, responding to complaints that they would not accept emailed or online comments concerning their proposal for higher fees, have agreed to take comments online and have extended the comment deadline.
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