National Park Mystery Photo 46: Shallow Water
Happy Ides of March! When you've finished celebrating -- giving Mars his due, or whatever -- take a crack at this mystery photo.
- By Bob Janiskee - March 15th, 2012 5:00am
Rare Chance to View FDR's Historic Ice Yacht "Hawk" on March 17, 2012
Long before he entered politics, Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoyed ice yachting on the Hudson River near his home. His ice yacht "Hawk" hasn't been on public display for years, but visitors can get a rare, one-day look at the historic craft on Saturday, March 17, 2012.
- By Jim Burnett - March 15th, 2012 3:26am
Pura Vida! Connecting Latino Students With The Wonders At Grand Teton National Park
Today it's estimated that 46 percent of the country's youth under age 18 are either Hispanic, African American, or from some other minority group, while 54 percent are Caucasian. By 2050, it's pre
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 15th, 2012 3:14am
Pull Up a Tent: Camp on the Blue Ridge Parkway
There's great camping all along the 469-miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, starting with the Parkway's own campgrounds.
- By Randy Johnson - March 14th, 2012 3:35am
The SWEAT Crew Keep the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Shape Through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Keeping the Appalachian Trail in shape through Great Smoky Mountains National Park is not easy. The A.T. is so remote that the SWEAT Crew, an elite crew of maintainers, has been established by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
Reader Participation Day: Does Availability of Cell Phone Service Affect Your Decision to Visit a Park?
Are you anxious about being out of cell phone contact during a park visit? Would you actually decide to skip a trip to a park just because the answer to "can you hear me now?" is ..."no"?
North Cascades National Park Ranger, Helicopter Pilot Honored For Rescue Of Injured Climber
A ranger from North Cascades National Park and a helicopter pilot have been honored by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar for their efforts in recusing an injured climber in July 2009.
Wolves At Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve Appear To Be Thriving
Wolves in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve seem to be thriving, according to the preserve's latest report on the canids, with at least 71 animals divided among nine packs.
- By NPT Staff - March 13th, 2012 3:24am
Birding in the National Parks: Looking For The Elusive Ivory-Billed Woodpecker in Congaree National Park
Ivory-billed Woodpecker. That’s all you need to say to a bird lover to stir some strong emotions. Once common across the southeastern United States, these majestic woodpeckers, as large as a red-tailed hawk, are now most likely extinct.
Grand Teton National Park Rangers, Exum Mountain Guides Recognized for Valor By Interior Secretary
Climbing rangers from Grand Teton National Park and guides from Exum Mountain Guides have been recognized for their valor in connection with a search-and-rescue operation in the Tetons when 17 climbers were caught up in a lightning storm.
