"Civil War Activity Book" Published By Eastern National Helps Youngsters Understand Civil War Parks
A fun activity book filled with puzzles and history will help youngsters gain some insights to the Civil War.
Temporary Fishing Closures Instituted In Yellowstone National Park
As has been the case in recent years, officials at Yellowstone National Park have instituted some temporary fishing closures in the park because streams are getting overly warm for fish.
- By NPT Staff - August 2nd, 2012 2:26am
Mount Rainier National Park Officials Debating How To Rehab Camp Muir
What should be done with Camp Muir high on Mount Rainier? That's the question Mount Rainier National Park officials are grappling with. The facility is extremely strained by climbers and day hikers, and improvements are needed.
- By NPT Staff - August 2nd, 2012 2:13am
Few Clues Found In Search For Missing Hiker In Glacier National Park
A search for a hiker missing in Glacier National Park since Saturday has been hampered by a lack of strong clues as to his whereabouts, although park officials say partial boot prints found might belong to the man.
- By NPT Staff - August 1st, 2012 10:48am
The Shenandoah National Park Trust: A Solid Base For The Future
Shenandoah National Park is one of the crown jewels of the national park system. Its partner, Shenandoah National Park Trust, is dedicated to ensuring that it remains that way for generations to come.
- By NPT Staff - August 1st, 2012 2:50am
NPS Releases Concession Prospectus For Acadia National Park
The National Park Service recently issued a prospectus for ten years of seasonal retail and food service operations in Maine’s Acadia National Park. The concession consists of a large food service establishment and retail operations at Jordan Pond House plus smaller retail operations at Cadillac Mountain and Thunder Hole.
- By David and Kay Scott - August 1st, 2012 2:41am
A View From The Overlook: The Petrified Wood Olympics
You'd be surprised by the lengths some folks would go to to take a colorful piece of rock from Petrified Forest National Park.
- By PJ Ryan - August 1st, 2012 2:36am
"BioBlitz" Coming To Rocky Mountain National Park In Late August
Rocky Mountain National Park boasts one of the most expansive areas of alpine terrain in the United States as well as beautiful forests and mountain meadows. To better understand, appreciate and protect this national treasure, the National Park Service and National Geographic Society are teaming up to host a 24-hour BioBlitz species count and a two-day Biodiversity Festival in late August.
- By NPT Staff - August 1st, 2012 2:27am
Mishaps And Missteps In Yellowstone National Park Claim One, Injure Others
A series of mishaps and missteps led to the death of one visitor to Yellowstone National Park and left several others injured, including one who received significant burns when he got too close to a thermal area, park officials said.
- By NPT Staff - July 31st, 2012 3:38pm
University Of Maine Student Dies From Fall At Precipice Trail In Acadia National Park
A University of Maine student working her way up a section of the Precipice Trail in Acadia National Park was killed when she slipped and fell about 60 feet.
- By NPT Staff - July 31st, 2012 8:41am
