Should the National Parks Be Marketed Like Disneyworld?
Just imagine if national parks had a marketing program like the one wielded by Disneyworld and other theme parks. Think of the possibilities!
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Stepping Into the Icebox: A January Visit To Yellowstone National Park
Rocky Mountain air starts out dry, and then the sub-zero cold of its winters pulls out just about all of whatever atmospheric moisture remains. The result is not just a crystal clear sky, but one that seemingly is magnified. Looking at the constellations above Craig Pass in Yellowstone National Park, it sure seemed possible to reach up and pluck a star out of the night.
Latest NPS Study of Valles Caldera Finds it Worthy of Inclusion in the National Park System
For more than a century folks have talked about creating a national park around the unique geology and beautiful landscapes of the Valles Caldera area in New Mexico. Now the latest National Park Service study on that proposal reconfirms that the caldera's landscape is suitable for inclusion and says such an acquisition would be feasibly sound.
Contract Issued For "Missing Link" on Foothills Parkway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Work was scheduled to commence today on construction of the "missing link" along the Foothills Parkway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
What Do You Say To a 65-Year-old Lifeguard At Gateway National Recreation Area? Thank You!
Can you imagine the look on the face of Gateway National Recreation Area Water Safety Coordinator Carl Martinez when he realized the man standing before him to be tested for a lifeguard position was 65 years old?
Well-Deserved Retirement Arrives for William Crocket After 31 Years At Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
It's just not the same around the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. After 31 years of service, William Crockett no longer is patrolling the grounds there.
Fans of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Being Asked to Contribute Ideas to Lakeshore's Future
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore could accurately be described as an "urban" park. Its location on Lake Michigan is rimmed by Indiana towns and cities such as Gary, Hammond, Portage, Valparasio, and Michigan City. And, understandably, the residents of those communities have a vested interest in the lakeshore's future. That's where the National Park and Conservation Association's "National Park, Regional Treasure" program comes into play.
Commemorative Events to be held at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
In association with the national holiday celebration honoring civil rights martyr Martin Luther King, Jr., several commemorative events will be held at the national park in Atlanta that bears his name.
World War II History to Be Recounted at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
World War II history runs deep in the national parks of the Pacific. Much of that history is told at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, which includes Pearl Harbor. But you'll be able to learn more about the role that military bases in Hawaii played during the war by attending a special presentation later this month at Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site, also found on the island of Hawaii.
North Carolina Wildlife Officials Thinking of Reclassifying Status of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Elk
Elk populations seem to be growing satisfactorily in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But does that mean North Carolina wildlife officials should remove the protective status that prevents elk from being hunted in the area?
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