National Park Quiz 95: National Seashores
Take this quiz and see whether your knowledge of the national seashores is up to speed. Answers are at the end. Don't peek.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 5:32am
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Helping With Improvements to Graveyard Fields Area at Milepost 418
Much-needed improvements -- better parking, trail signage, and even restrooms -- are coming to the Graveyard Fields area along the Blue Ridge Parkway thanks in part to a fund-raising campaign by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.
Where Can You See Wildlife Right Now: Fireflies At Great Smoky Mountains National Park
There is one place in the National Park System where the fireflies are almost like a well-conducted orchestra in that they all blink in unison. And if you head to Great Smoky Mountains National Park now, you just might see that performance.
A Tale of Two Joshua Trees
All trees are not created equal. While that statement can be proved in any forest, in Joshua Tree National Park the park's namesake trees really define that statement.
Last Known Painting Of Death Valley Scotty Back in Death Valley National Park
"Death Valley Scotty" was a raconteur to most, a rapscallion to others, and a legend in the landscape now known as Death Valley National Park. With that background, it's fitting that the last known portrait of Scotty is back in the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 31st, 2011 3:15am
When Did Dancing In The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Become A Crime?
When did dancing become a sign of protest, and when was it outlawed in the Thomas Jefferson Memorial? Those questions might come to mind after watching the following video.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2011 10:40am
National Park Road Trip 2011: Kings Canyon National Park
Having crossed the country in four weeks, David and Kay Scott stopped for three nights in Kings Canyon National Park to work on updating their book, The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges. Weighing camping in the snow at Grant Grove vs. divorce, David and Kay wisely headed down in elevation to a much warmer campground at Cedar Grove.
- By David and Kay Scott - May 31st, 2011 12:25pm
Backcountry Hiker With A Growing Reputation For Being Overdue Rescued In Glacier National Park
A Montana man with a penchant for challenging himself in Glacier National Park's backcountry is developing a growing reputation with park rangers...for seemingly biting off more than he can chew.
Traveler's Gear Box: Hummingbird Gear Cargo Carrier
Spend time playing in the water during your national park excursions? If you paddle in the parks or slither through slot canyons that might offer water hazards, the Hummingbird Gear Cargo Carrier is a pack you might want to consider.
- By Julie Trevelyan - May 30th, 2011 3:15am
Enjoy The National Parks This Summer...But Don't Overlook Your Safety
With the summer travel season officially here, millions of folks will be heading out into the National Park System in the coming months. If you're one of them, just remember to be mindful of your safety, and that of your family and friends.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 26th, 2011 7:28pm
