Appalachian Trail Celebrates 75 Years As The World’s—Yes, The World's—Quintessential Hike
2012 is the 75th anniversary of the world’s quintessential hike—the Appalachian Trail.
- By Randy Johnson - August 14th, 2012 2:34am
It’ll Be Getting Easier To Bicycle Tour San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Even if you don’t have a bike, it’ll now be possible to pedal between the Alamo in downtown San Antonio and the four beautiful missions that stretch south of the city—thanks to a bike share program.
- By NPT Staff - August 14th, 2012 2:24am
Birding In The National Parks: A Look At Spotting Scopes
Sooner or later, you’re going to need a spotting scope. I’ve tried a lot of scopes and found there are some great products at every price range. Clearly, you can’t expect a $250 scope to perform like a $2,500 scope, but if your expectations are realistic, you can find some excellent quality without robbing the piggy bank. Or, as a bird blogger said recently, robbing a real bank.
- By Kirby Adams - August 14th, 2012 2:16am
Park Service Retirees Say Preferred Winter-Use Plan For Yellowstone National Park Would "Make Bad Situation Worse"
A winter-use plan for Yellowstone National Park being promoted by park staff would "make a bad situation worse," according to the viewpoint of the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees.
Does Your Congressperson Share Your Support For the National Parks?
Does your congressperson understand where you stand when it comes to America's national parks? Perhaps more to the point, do they care where you stand?
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2012 2:53am
Just Another Weekend In Grand Teton National Park: Climber Rescued, Tragedy Averted, Boaters Pulled To Safety
How was your weekend? At Grand Teton National Park, rangers and others who work in the park had a heckuva weekend, one that required a mountain rescue, a river rescue, and cool decisions by a van driver forced off Highway 26/89/191 and into the Gros Ventre River.
Discriminating Explorer: Fort Monroe National Monument—Hub Of A Classic Historic Harbor Tour
“Freedom’s Fortress” is the perfect place to start a visit to one of the nation’s most historic harbors. The massive Chesapeake Bay and the historic towns that cluster at its mouth are a premier destination for history buffs and water enthusiasts.
Parks Beyond Borders: Sri Lanka National Parks, Nordic Grooming Fix in Canada's Yoho, Summer Ice Fall Closes Road In Jasper
Parks Beyond Borders; a roundup of global national park news.
Explore Yellowstone National Park With Yellowstone Park Foundation's Insider Tips
Yellowstone National Park is huge, covering some 2.2 million acres. How best to explore this landscape? Take to heart some of the following tips from the Yellowstone Park Foundation.
- By NPT Staff - August 12th, 2012 2:28am
Indiana Boy Enjoys Yellowstone National Park Dream Vacation After Recovering From Leukemia
An Indiana boy and his family enjoyed a Yellowstone National Park dream vacation last month thanks to a charity in his home state and the generosity and hospitality of people in the park and a nearby gateway community.
