Parks Beyond Borders: Park Living Costs Go Up in UK, Add Mediterranean National Parks To A Cruise, "First Nations" Parks Are A Canadian Specialty
A round-up of global national park news and travel.
Quick Response To Restaurant Fire at Grand Teton National Park Pays Off
Grand Teton National Park is one of the small number of NPS areas with "in-house" capabilities to respond to structural fires. That investment in training and equipment paid off recently when an early morning kitchen fire broke out at a restaurant in the Colter Bay area.
- By Jim Burnett - August 5th, 2012 2:53am
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 - August 5th, 2012 2:16am
NPS Releases Prospectus For Blue Ridge Parkway Boat Rental Concession
The National Park Service recently released a solicitation for bids on a boat rental/food service operation within Julian Price Memorial Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- By David and Kay Scott - August 4th, 2012 2:17am
Support Grows To Rename Pinnacles National Monument As A "National Park"
There could soon be 59 "national parks" in the National Park System.
- By NPT Staff - August 3rd, 2012 2:36am
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 2:28am
Traveler's Gear Box: DryDudz
River trips inherently involve getting wet. And then getting dry, and getting wet again. Throughout the day. So what you wear is critical to your comfort level throughout the day. And that's where DRYDudz come into play.
"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.
Temporary Fishing Closures Instituted In Yellowstone National Park
As has been the case in recent years, officials at Yellowstone National Park have instituted some temporary fishing closures in the park because streams are getting overly warm for fish.
- By NPT Staff - August 2nd, 2012 2:26am
