Survey Shows Slight Drop In Number Of Incubating Bald Eagle Nests At Voyageurs National Park
A slight drop in the number of bald eagle nests with eggs has been recorded at Voyageurs National Park during the annual survey earlier this month.
Prizes Galore...Come And Claim 'Em!
We have prizes galore to hand out in the wake of both National Park Week and April's regular quizzes, so stand up and claim your prize!
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 2nd, 2012 2:15am
Interpretive Film At Grand Portage National Monument Includes Version In Ojibwemowin
In what may be a first, an interpretive film created for Grand Portage National Monument in Minnesota is available in Ojibwemowin, the traditional language of the Grand Portage people.
Lake Crescent Lodge, Following Renovations, Opens Thursday In Olympic National Park
Following some significant renovations, Lake Crescent Lodge in Olympic National Park is ready to open for the summer season on Thursday.
Bobby Horton To Bring Civil War To Life Via Songs And Stories
Recording artist Bobby Horton will bring Civil War history to life as he performs "Songs and Stories of the Civil War" on May 8 in an event sponsored by Vicksburg National Military Park and the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation.
- By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2012 2:39am
Cannon And Musket Volunteers Needed At Perry's Victory And International Peace Memorial
If you've ever wished for some hands-on experience firing historic cannons and muskets, the staff at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial may have a deal for you. The park is looking for "highly-dedicated volunteers to assist NPS staff in operating the park's carronade (cannon) and musket firing demonstrations."
Mark Your Calendars: New Visitor Center To Open June 9 At Santa Monica Mountains NRA
A new visitor center at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will open at the King Gillette Ranch on June 9, replacing an older National Park Service facility outside the NRA.
Concert Featuring Rock Legends To Benefit Joshua Tree National Park Association
Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, stalwarts in the ranks of rock-and-roll, will perform a benefit concert June 1 for the Joshua Tree National Park Association.
- By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2012 2:23am
National Park Week Quiz #9 Revealed: What The Bartender Knew
The bartender must be a National Parks Traveler reader.
- By Bob Janiskee - April 30th, 2012 5:31am
Aquatic Algae Threatening To Suffocate Native Fauna At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
A microscopic algae normally found in colder waters has been found in waters of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and is threatening to suffocate native fauna on streambeds, according to the National Park Service.
