Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Project Sends Teddy Roosevelt's Papers Into The Digital Age
Work is under way at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site to bring many of Theodore Roosevelt's papers to your computer monitor.
Restoration of Bodie Island Lighthouse at Cape Hatteras National Seashore Hits a Snag
Anyone who's ever taken on a major home repair project knows this version of Murphy's Law: "It will take longer than you think, and will cost more than you planned." That's unfortunately the situation at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, where restoration of the Bodie Island Lighthouse has hit a serious snag.
- By Jim Burnett - January 25th, 2011 1:31am
Capitol Reef National Park: Winter Solitude & Silence
Capitol Reef National Park is far enough off most people's radar that they miss out on this red-rock paradise when visiting Utah's other, more famous, parks. In the wintertime? Capitol Reef becomes a virtually private playground.
- By Julie Trevelyan - January 24th, 2011 2:47am
BuRec Issues Draft Environmental Assessment Looking At High-Flow Releases From Glen Canyon Dam
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation officials have released a draft environmental assessment that proposes a decade-long series of experimental high-flow releases of the Colorado River from Glen Canyon Dam and through Grand Canyon National Park.
Lodging Specials As Low As $29 A Night In Yosemite National Park, But Bring Your Blankets!
The mid-winter lodging specials are under way at Yosemite National Park, but the $29-a-night deal might not be for everyone.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 24th, 2011 2:16am
Updated: Winter's Work: Plan Your Summer or Fall National Park Vacation Now
Now is the time to be planning your summer or fall vacations to the national parks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 24th, 2011 2:15am
Winter Doesn't Mean You Can't Visit Mesa Verde National Park
Just because it's winter doesn't mean there's nothing to see or do at Mesa Verde National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 23rd, 2011 2:56am
North Carolina Man Reportedly Thought it Would Be "Cool" To Carve His Name On Rock Art Panel At Glen Canyon NRA
A North Carolina man who thought it would be "cool" to carve his name into a Glen Canyon National Recreation Area rock art panel thought to be at least 3,000 years old has had at least $10,000 added to the cost of his fishing trip.
The Fire Lookouts of Mount Rainier National Park
While many fire lookouts across the National Park System are no longer actively staffed, thanks to higher tech options for monitoring lighting strikes, many of these lookouts remain, aging sentinels that recall an earlier day of fire prevention in the national forests and parks. Here's a look at some of the lookouts to be found within Mount Rainier National Park.
- By Craig Romano - January 23rd, 2011 2:23am
Biscayne National Park's Upcoming Family Fun Fest Keeps Up With the Joneses
Attend Biscayne National Park's Family Fun Fest! in February and not only will you have some fun, but you'll learn a little bit about Israel Lafayette Jones as the park explores Black History Month.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 22nd, 2011 2:50am
