Menor's Ferry Crossing The Snake River Again At Grand Teton National Park
A replica of Menor's Ferry once again is crossing the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park.
- By NPT Staff - August 18th, 2012 3:00am
Visiting the Parks
Mount Rushmore National Memorial Changing Hours For Fall
With summer's end not too terribly far off, Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota has changed the hours of its Evening Lighting Ceremony in response to the shortening days.
- By NPT Staff - August 16th, 2012 3:00am
Peaches Ripening At Capitol Reef National Park; Get Ready For Harvest!
There is nothing quite as tasty as eating a juicy peach just picked off the tree. And on August 21, you'll be able to do just that if you show up at Capitol Reef National Park for the opening of the peach harvest in the Krueger Orchard.
- By NPT Staff - August 16th, 2012 3:00am
Fall Packages Make National Parks Attractive Destinations
With school vacations about to end, now's a great time to begin planning for your fall getaway to a national park. With that in mind, here are some offers from parks around the country.
- By NPT Staff - August 15th, 2012 3:00am
Star Party Planned For Theodore Roosevelt National Park's North Unit This Weekend
If you find yourself in Theodore Roosevelt National Park this weekend, head for the North Unit where they're going to be having a star party.
- By NPT Staff - August 15th, 2012 3:00am
Enjoy The Perseid Meteor Showers In The National Parks
This coming weekend will be the perfect time to be camping in the backcountry of a national park, or at least visiting a national park that doesn't suffer from light pollution. That's because the annual Perseid Meteor Showers are scheduled to arrive Saturday, and a dark sky is the best sky to observe them.
- By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2012 3:00am
Special Rates Offered For Fall, Winter Rooms At Yosemite Lodge At The Falls
Now is a great time to be planning a fall or winter getaway to a national park, and at Yosemite National Park a special lodging rate might be enough to entice you to the park.
- By NPT Staff - August 7th, 2012 10:57am
Take Some Insider Tips From The Shenandoah National Park Trust When You Head To Shenandoah National Park
Planning to visit Shenandoah National Park? Let the Shenandoah National Park Trust help you get the most from your visit with its insider tips.
Exploring Dinosaur National Monument Via The Green River
If you ever sat down to list the units of the National Park System that are misunderstood and under-appreciated, Dinosaur National Monument would be near the top. That realization can't be ignored if you've ever floated either the Yampa or Green rivers that cleave into and expose the underbelly of Dinosaur.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 30th, 2012 6:47am
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
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