Mystery Photo 42 Revealed: The Rest of The Profile
It doesn't fly, but the object of this week's Mystery Photo can help you tell which way the wind is blowing.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 20th, 2012 4:22am
Rocky Mountain National Park's 2011 Visitation Up 6.6 Percent to 3.3 Million
Perhaps it was good weather, perhaps simply the lure of the mountains, but visitation to Rocky Mountain National Park last year reached 3.3 million, an increase of 6.6 percent over 2010 levels, according to park officials.
- By NPT Staff - January 20th, 2012 3:00am
Glacier National Park Fund Underwrites 14 Projects In Glacier National Park
Trail work, citizen science, wildlife research, and studying the stars above are some of the 14 projects that the Glacier National Park Fund is underwriting in the park in the coming year.
- By NPT Staff - January 20th, 2012 3:00am
Elite Mountaineers Called In To Help With Search For Overdue Parties at Mount Rainier National Park
A team of elite mountaineers familiar with routes on Mount Rainier and avoiding avalanches headed on Thursday to look for two overdue parties in Mount Rainier National Park.
Philanthropist Donates Millions for Washington Monument Repairs
Billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein has donated $7.5 million in matching funds to repair earthquake damage to one of America's most iconic structures, the Washington Monument.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 20th, 2012 3:57am
Mystery Photo 42: Nice Profile!
My, what a nice patina you have! But what are you? Get the answer right -- what is it, and in which park is it located and where exactly? -- and we'll qualify you for our monthly prize giveaway.
- By NPT Staff - January 19th, 2012 3:00am
North Cascades Institute Marks 25 Years Of Great Educational Programming At North Cascades National Park
For 25 years the North Cascades Institute has been providing insights into the ecosystems of North Cascades National Park through educational programming. Sit back and take a look back over the years.
Dozens Of Dolphins Strand Themselves On Cape Cod
One of the largest cases of dolphin strandings recently occurred on Cape Cod, with nearly 60 common dolphins coming ashore on the backside of Cape Cod National Seashore and prompting an ambitious rescue effort by teh International Fund for Animal Welfare.
- By NPT Staff - January 19th, 2012 3:00am
Weather Hampering Search For Missing Parties At Mount Rainier National Park
Poor weather conditions hampered efforts Wednesday to search for two parties overdue from the backcountry of Mount Rainier National Park.
- By NPT Staff - January 18th, 2012 6:39pm
Reader Participation Day: Did The Stimulus Work Conquer All the Infrastructure Needs of Your Favorite Park?
Much has been made of the more than $750 million that was infused into the National Park System courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. But did that cash solve all the infrastructure woes in your favorite national park?
