Yellowstone Park Foundation Names New President
An official with the National Wildlife Federation has been chosen as the next president of the Yellowstone Park Foundation, the official fund-raising arm of Yellowstone National Park.
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Tar Balls at Dry Tortugas National Park Not From Deepwater Horizon Catastrophe
Tar balls that came ashore at Dry Tortugas National Park are not from the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
By Bob Janiskee - May 19th, 2010 6:38am
National Park Mystery Spot 11: Nearly 900 Miles from the First Gap Store
You need to get to a particular building in a national park. We'll get you started with a limerick and take you the rest of the way with some other helpful clues.
- By Bob Janiskee - May 19th, 2010 6:38am
How Many Cruise Ships are Enough At Glacier Bay National Park?
For many, the most popular way to arrive and visit Glacier Bay National Park is via cruise ship. But how many cruise ships are enough in the park's waters, where humpback whales frequently swim?
Reader Participation Day: Which Is Your Favorite National Park Gateway Town?
If you had to pick a gateway town to live in -- not because of its associated national park, but because of its atmosphere -- which would you choose?
Schedule For Denali National Park and Preserve Road Lottery Announced
For those of you lucky enough to be in Denali National Park and Preserve in September, it's time to start thinking about entering the annual lottery for permits to drive the park road.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Dispute Places Birds, Turtles, and Humans on Small Strip of Sand
A diminutive shorebird and a string of villages both dependent on the same necklace of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina are being pinched in a precarious setting that demonstrates the folly of trying to control nature.
Bald Eagle Nesting in Voyageurs National Park Leads to Temporary Closures
Some portions of Voyageurs National Park have been placed off-limits, temporarily, to give nesting bald eagles a little peace and quiet while they raise their broods.
Yosemite National Park To Install Large Solar Energy Complex At El Portal
The largest solar energy complex in the National Park System will be built just outside Yosemite National Park and, when operational, will essentially double the amount of electricity generated via renewable energy for the National Park Service's Pacific West Region.
Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service Show Citizens Can Make a Big Difference for Parks
In the National Park Service, the acronym "VIP" usually stands for "Volunteers in Parks," but recent awards confirm an alternative meaning could be "Very Impressive Performance." The recipients of the 2009 George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service were honored at a recent ceremony, and their work was impressive indeed.
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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.
Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.
Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.
You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.
