National Fossil Day Celebrated In National Parks Next Week
Fossils large and small will be the stars of the National Park System next week when National Fossil Day is celebrated on Wednesday.
- October 10th, 2014
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Joshua Tree National Park Campgrounds Reopen For The Season
While more than a few parks are winding down their high seasons and getting ready to ease into the winter months, at Joshua Tree National Park in California the high season is coming and to prepare the park has reopened all of its campgrounds.
- October 10th, 2014
Grand Canyon National Park's Concessions Issue Impacting National Parks Nationwide
A problem roughly a century in the making that left Grand Canyon National Park in a nearly $200 million hole is impacting parks from coast to coast, with superintendents forced to find programs and projects they can postpone, cutback, or simply cut.
John Muir Trail, The Essential Guide To Hiking America's Most Famous Trail
By now, it's getting a bit late to be hiking the entire John Muir Trail. In fact, you should be nearing the end of your trek. But if you've wondered about taking on that long-distance walk, there's a good book you should read.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 9th, 2014 2:21am
Shenandoah National Park Trust Funds Research Fellowships At Shenandoah National Park
Funding provided by the Shenandoah National Park Trust is enabling Shenandoah National Park officials to offer a research fellowship program designed to facilitate and encourage scientific research in the park.
Xanterra Parks & Resorts Sues National Park Service Over Grand Canyon Contracts
Xanterra Parks & Resorts, which operates lodges and restaurants in some of the most iconic national parks in the system, on Wednesday announced it was suing the National Park Service over its handling of concessions contracts on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
Air Tanker Pilot Killed In Crash While Fighting Wildfire In Yosemite National Park
An air tanker pilot involved in fighting a wildfire in Yosemite National Park was killed when his plane crashed just outside the park. The fire, last reported to cover 150 acres, has led to the shut off of power to the Yosemite Valley and evacuation of Foresta residents.
Reader Participation Day: Where Is The Best Microbrew In The National Park System?
After a long day in a national park, it's nice to sit back and enjoy one of the local microbrews. Which raises the question: Where is the best-tasting microbrew with a park connection located?
Fourteen Properties In Yosemite National Park Added To National Register Of Historic Places
Yosemite National Park's High Sierra Camps and its historic Wilderness cabins have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, which brings to 40 the number of sites in the park on the list.
Summer 2015 Seasonal Jobs To Consider At Cape Lookout National Seashore
2015 is months away, but that doesn't mean you can start your job search for next summer. Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina will soon announce its seasonal jobs that you can apply for.
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