National Park Quiz 34: Christmas in the Parks
It’s Christmas Eve, so let’s give this this week’s quiz a Christmas focus. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll tell Santa.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 30th, 2011 10:09am
The AARP Seven-Tip List for Economical National Park Visiting is One Tip Short
The AARP recently published a list of seven senior-focused tips for saving money on national park visits. All seven make good sense, but we’d like to suggest an eighth.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 23rd, 2008 4:30am
Glen Canyon Marina Fire Damage Estimate: $3-$5 Million
Investigators looking into a fire that destroyed 15 boats at a remote marina in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area haven't identified a cause of the blaze that generated $3-$5 million in damage to boats and dock facilities.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 22nd, 2008 6:38pm
"Pssst, Buddy…Got Some Photos to Show Us?"
If you're a serious photographer—or just an average one who got lucky—you might want to consider entering some of your shots of national parks in one or more photo contests that are currently accepting entries.
- By Jim Burnett - December 22nd, 2008 4:32am
Elk Population Growing at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
If the elk herd at Great Smoky Mountains National Park keeps growing like this, perhaps a gray wolf recovery program will be needed to keep the ungulates from over-grazing the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 22nd, 2008 4:05am
Snow Falls in Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park hasn't been immune from the cold, snowy weather of late, as this photo of the Furnace Creek Inn shows.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 21st, 2008 2:24pm
At Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, Old History Made Way for New History
Dozens of historic riverfront buildings in St. Louis were demolished in the 1940s to make room for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Boosters insisted that this was basically a matter of breaking a few eggs to make an omelet. Many preservationists think it was deplorable.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 21st, 2008 4:00am
What Were the Top Stories Across the National Park System in 2008?
What were the top stories across the National Park System in 2008? That's a good question, but unfortunately one that brings to mind many stories we at the Traveler wish never arose.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 21st, 2008 3:53am
The Interior Building in Washington, D.C. Gets a "Green Roof"
The National Park Service's parent agency, the U. S. Department of the Interior, recently completed a project with both literal and symbolic "green" benefits. Earlier this week, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne helped unveil a "green roof" located on the 3rd wing of the Main Interior Building in Washington, D.C.
- By Jim Burnett - December 20th, 2008 4:58am
Range of Lodging Deals and Events Appearing on the National Park Landscape
If you're kid-free or otherwise not bound to school calendars, there are a number of lodging specials and seasonal events in the National Park System in the coming months.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 20th, 2008 4:23am
