Support Grows To Rename Pinnacles National Monument As A "National Park"
There could soon be 59 "national parks" in the National Park System.
- By NPT Staff - August 3rd, 2012 3:00am
This Video Sampler Introduces You To The More Than 20 National Parks In Virginia
Which state east of the Mississippi holds the most units of the National Park System within its borders? That would be Virginia, which counts Shenandoah National Park, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Colonial National Historical Park among its more than 20 units. This video sampler will whet your appetite for visiting Virginia and its parks.
- By NPT Staff - August 3rd, 2012 3:00am
Traveler's Gear Box: DryDudz
River trips inherently involve getting wet. And then getting dry, and getting wet again. Throughout the day. So what you wear is critical to your comfort level throughout the day. And that's where DRYDudz come into play.
"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 3:00am
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 3:00am
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 3:00am
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 3:00am
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 3:00am
