"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.
Visiting the Parks
"BioBlitz" Coming To Rocky Mountain National Park In Late August
Rocky Mountain National Park boasts one of the most expansive areas of alpine terrain in the United States as well as beautiful forests and mountain meadows. To better understand, appreciate and protect this national treasure, the National Park Service and National Geographic Society are teaming up to host a 24-hour BioBlitz species count and a two-day Biodiversity Festival in late August.
- By NPT Staff - August 1st, 2012 3:00am
Exploring Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
Overlooking the Knife River not far from its confluence with the Missouri, Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site today preserves vestiges of what 200 years ago was the heart of Northern Plains tribal trade.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 30th, 2012 6:47am
Collector's Booklet Available To Hold Your Civil War Commemorative Coins
With the nation currently marking the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, a series of commemorative coins has been minted to track the conflict. And now there's a booklet where you can hold those coins.
- By NPT Staff - July 31st, 2012 3:00am
Where Can You Find Wildlife In Theodore Roosevelt National Park?
Badlands comprise a great portion of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. But that doesn't mean they're lifeless lands. Spend a little time in the park, keep your eyes and ears open, and you might be surprised by what you see.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 30th, 2012 3:00am
New Booklet Tracks World Heritage Sites Across The National Park System
There are a surprising number of World Heritage Sites in the National Park System. A new booklet tracks them and explains why they carry this distinction.
- By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2012 3:00am
West Virginia Sisters Amass More Than 700 Junior Ranger Badges During Their Travels
Anyone wondering how today's youth view the national parks would have gotten some insights if they visited Bryce Canyon National Park recently. They might have encountered three sisters from West Virginia who have amassed more than 600 Junior Ranger badges between them.
- By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2012 3:00am
Theodore Roosevelt National Park Now Has Its Own Page On The Traveler
You can add Theodore Roosevelt National Park to the list of national parks that have their own "mini-guide" on the Traveler. Visit these pages and you'll find information on hiking, lodging, camping, birding, and more.
- By NPT Staff - July 29th, 2012 3:00am
Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park With Insider Tips From Friends Of The Smokies
Planning a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Use these insider tips from Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to help make the trip memorable.
- By NPT Staff - July 29th, 2012 3:00am
Heated Tents In Curry Village On Sale This Fall And Winter At Yosemite NAtional Park
If you've always wanted to experience Yosemite National Park in the fall, and don't mind sleeping in Curry Village, there's a deal waiting out there for you.
- Read more about Heated Tents In Curry Village On Sale This Fall And Winter At Yosemite NAtional Park
- By NPT Staff - July 24th, 2012 10:50am
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