Visit Independence National Historical Park to Listen To Ben Franklin's Musical Invention
We've all heard the story of Ben Franklin and the key suspended from a kite. But are you familiar with the the one about Mr. Franklin's musical invention?
Independence National Historical Park
The Oldest Presidential Residence in the U.S. Reopens to the Public. Where it is?
Washington slept here, and so did some of his family. It's the oldest surviving presidential residence in the country, and after major renovation, the house has reopened to the public. Do you know where it's located?
Land Swap Moves American Revolution Center Out of Valley Forge National Historical Park
In a surprising move that resolves a long-simmering feud, the proponents of the American Revolution Center have worked out a deal with the National Park Service to build the complex in Philadelphia at Independence National Historical Park and not in the middle of Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Accessible National Parks, Airline Division
Units of the National Park System are really closer than you think. Some are quite literally in your backyard. Today we're pointing out those that are within an hour's drive of an airport with commercial service.
That “America’s Marines” Commercial Shows Five NPS Units, Not Six
Nobody was able to correctly identify the NPS units in that Marine Corps commercial we invited you to look at. It’s not as simple as it seems. Here’s the solution.
National Parks Provided Dramatic Backdrops for a Famous Marine Corps Commercial
Do you think you’re pretty good at recognizing national parks? Even when you get only brief glimpses? OK, see if you can spot all of the NPS units in the extended version of this Marine Corps commercial featuring the Silent Drill Platoon.
Second Round of National Park Service "Centennial Projects" Produces $27 Million Worth of Improvements
Rehabilitation projects, invasive species eradication and biodiversity research were among the $27 million worth of Centennial Initiative projects for the National Park System announced Tuesday by Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne and NPS Director Mary Bomar.
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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.
