A View From The Overlook: Tim Murphy, A Revolutionary Marksman...And Possible Hero
Who was Tim Murphy, and how good of a shot was he at the Battle of Saratoga?
- By PJ Ryan - June 27th, 2012 2:19am
Special Photo Workshop This Fall In Mesa Verde National Park
For most of us, capturing great pictures during our national park visits is difficult at best. To help you get that perfect shot at Mesa Verde National Park, a special three-day photography workshop has been scheduled for this fall.
- By NPT Staff - June 26th, 2012 2:42am
Hometown Of Homestead National Monument Attempts To Relive Its History
Beatrice, Nebraska, home of Homestead National Monument of America, tried to entice residents with its own offer of free land.
- By David and Kay Scott - June 26th, 2012 2:19am
Traveler's Gear Box: Therm-a-Rest's NeoAir XTherm Coming To Market
After considerable production delays, Therm-a-Rest is poised to bring its NeoAir XTherm to market on July 1, according to the company's public relations folks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 26th, 2012 2:03am
Yosemite’s Tenaya Lake Undergoing Major Restoration
The Yosemite Conservancy is funding more than $1.7 million in restoration and improvements to Tenaya Lake's east beach and surrounding wetlands and trails.
- By NPT Staff - June 25th, 2012 2:52am
Is Outdoor Recreation An Economic Engine? New Report Says "Yes"
At this point in the 2012 political season the economy is front and center in both campaigns, but all the rhetoric has included little mention of outdoor recreation as part of the equation. Two new reports suggest that's a major oversight. Can public lands, including national parks, benefit from the attention?
- By Jim Burnett - June 25th, 2012 2:38am
Learn To Rock Climb At Obed Wild And Scenic River In July
If you've always wanted to learn how to climb, consider visiting Obed Wild and Scenic River in Tennessee next month to take a class in the site's Fifth Annual Climbing Expedition.
- By NPT Staff - June 25th, 2012 2:36am
Endangered Nene Killed By Vehicle At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A rare nēnē goose, one 21 years old and which has been somewhat of a prolific breeder, has been run over and killed at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- By NPT Staff - June 25th, 2012 2:03am
Weather Continues To Hamper Removal Of Fallen Ranger's Body At Mount Rainier National Park
Snowy and cloudy conditions have continued to hamper efforts to remove the body of a Mount Rainier National Park climbing ranger who died while working to rescue four climbers, though a small window of opportunity was expected Sunday.
Parks Beyond Borders: "Amateur Shooters" To Take Aim In Oz Parks, Big Cats Killed Near Kenya's Nairobi NP, Power Lines To Mar UK Park Vistas?
In a global round-up of park news, the State Parliament of New South Wales, Australia, a bill was passed last Friday after acrimonious, alarmist back and forth from all political quarters, to permit hunting in national parks.
