Visiting the Parks

Winter's A Great Time To Star Gaze At Big Cypress National Preserve

Winter might seem too cold to set outside to star gaze, but it's the perfect season at Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida, where special astronomy programs are on tap in the coming months.

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By NPT Staff - December 27th, 2013 3:30am

Reserve An Ocean-Front Cabin At Cape Lookout National Seashore

They're barebones, rustic, Spartan -- choose your adjective -- but the sea-front cabins at Cape Lookout National Seashore are great basecamps if you like to surfcast or simply looking to spend some down time on a decidedly low key seashore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 23rd, 2013 4:30am

Grand Canyon National Park Featured In New Video That Takes Us Below The Rim

Grand Canyon National Park is the main attraction in a new video, Grand Canyon In Depth, that explores the natural and human history of the landscape within the national park.

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By NPT Staff - December 20th, 2013 3:15am

Visiting Hawaii? Check Out These Programs At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park In January

If you're planning to visit Hawaii in January, check out these "after dark" programs that will be offered at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

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By NPT Staff - December 20th, 2013 3:00am

Special Programs Planned At Rocky Mountain National Park During Holidays

Looking for some fun family activities during the holidays? Check out the lineup at Rocky Mountain National Park.

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By NPT Staff - December 19th, 2013 3:00am

Winter Steam Days Coming To Golden Spike National Historic Site

Golden Spike National Historic Site in Utah will be holding its annual Winter Steam Days on December 28, 29 and 30 this year.

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By Lee Dalton - December 18th, 2013 4:45am

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Waterways TV: Sea Turtle Rescue And The Three-Spot Damselfish

Sit back for the next half hour and learn about efforts to rescue sea turtle hatchlings in the Florida Keys and the territorial habits of the Three-spot Damselfish in this production from the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Everglades National Park and The US Environmental Protection Agency.

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By NPT Staff - December 15th, 2013 2:30am

Peaks Of Otter Lodge On The Blue Ridge Parkway To Operate On Weekends Through Winter

Travelers on the Blue Ridge Parkway this winter will have a place to stop, warmup, and linger.

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By NPT Staff - December 13th, 2013 2:30am

Passport® Picks For Winter In The National Park System

Winter is upon us and although some of our parks have closed their visitor centers for the season, there are still many ways to enjoy our national parks! We've put together this list to highlight some of the activities that are taking place in December, January, and February. Pack up the car, grab your Passport®, and explore the parks!

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By NPT Staff - December 12th, 2013 3:15am

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Around The Parks: Holiday Events Feature Toymakers And Glimpses Into The Past

A toymaker with skills from the past and glimpses into holiday celebrations from years ago are some of the events on display around the National Park System in December.

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By NPT Staff - December 2nd, 2013 2:45am

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