National Park Mystery Photo 38 Revealed: A Very Special White Crust
There is a story behind the donkey's white coat.
- By Bob Janiskee - November 10th, 2011 8:28am
How Much Did Those New Units Of The National Park System Cost You?
Wondering how much those two new units of the National Park System cost you? Initially, you can place the combined budgets of Fort Monroe National Monument and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park at possibly as much as $1.4 million...or as little as $725,000.
- By NPT Staff - November 10th, 2011 2:32am
Early-19th Century Burial Ground Discovered At Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve in Flordia
An early 19th century burial grounds, with at least six human burials in it confirmed, has been discovered at the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve in Florida.
- By NPT Staff - November 10th, 2011 2:25am
Hunter, Thinking He Was In National Forest, Kills Bison Inside Grand Teton National Park
It was a good shot, and a good kill, but the Idaho man who thought he was hunting inside the Bridger-Teton National Forest actually was inside Grand Teton National Park when he killed the bison. And hunting bison in the national park is illegal.
- By NPT Staff - November 9th, 2011 11:11am
National Park Mystery Photo 38: Not an Ordinary Donkey
Do you know where this very special little donkey is on display, and why?
- By Bob Janiskee - November 9th, 2011 3:00am
Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival Sweeping Across Cape Hatteras, Cape Lookout National Seashores
Birds, paddling, and photography -- with some history and nature tossed in -- are all part of the 15th Annual Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival that's running for the rest of the week along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, including Cape Hatteras and Cape Lookout national seashores.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 9th, 2011 2:39am
Reader Participation Day: Should Economics Be Considered When Adding Units To The National Park System?
When Fort Monroe National Monument and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park were added to the National Park System recently, officials touted their economic benefits. Which has the Traveler wondering: Should economics be a factor when considering the merits of potential units of the park system?
October Visitation To Yellowstone National Park Was Good, But Not Record-Setting
More than 175,000 folks visited Yellowstone National Park in October, which was a good number, but not quite record-setting.
- By NPT Staff - November 9th, 2011 2:07am
Four Men Given Jail Time For Digging Up Gingseng In Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Jail terms ranging from 15 days to 120 days were handed to four men convicted of digging ginseng in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- By NPT Staff - November 8th, 2011 1:54am
Last Entrance-Fee-Free Weekend of The Year On Tap Across National Park System
The final "entrance-fee-free" weekend of the year is coming to the National Park System this weekend, giving you another excuse (if you need one) to get out and visit a park.
- By NPT Staff - November 8th, 2011 1:41am
