Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway
It's more than appropriate that this year, the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, that when you visit the parkway you get out and take a hike. And Randy Johnson is ready to tell you where to go.
Going to the North Rim at Grand Canyon National Park in August? Here's Important Road Information
If you're headed for the North Rim at Grand Canyon National Park in August, you need to be aware of some upcoming closures of key roads due to construction work. Here's the current schedule to help you plan your trip.
John Wessels Appointed Director of National Park Service's Intermountain Region
John Wessels, who has served as the National Park Service’s Intermountain Region associate director for administration, business and technology since 2004, has been named director of the region, the largest in the agency.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2010 2:09am
National Park Road Trip 2010: Lewis & Clark on the Columbia
Greetings from Lewis & Clark Trail State Park in eastern Washington, where we are finishing our seventh week on the road. Heading east on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, we've followed the Columbia River and found memorable places galore.
- By David and Kay Scott - July 26th, 2010 6:02am
North Dakota is Still on My Bucket List
Adding Theodore Roosevelt National Park to my life list has proven to be an immensely frustrating task. The darn thing is in North Dakota.
- By Bob Janiskee - July 26th, 2010 3:59am
National Public Lands Day is Right around the Corner
On September 25th, more than 175,000 people are expected to volunteer for National Public Lands Day at more than 2,000 of our nation’s beautiful public lands. Volunteers will perform work ranging from pulling invasive species, clearing trails, planting trees and removing trash.
- By Jessica Jones - July 26th, 2010 2:42am
Three Canyoneers Survive Flash Flood in Zion National Park
Armed with only a headlamp and determination, an injured canyoneer in Zion National Park managed to save himself and two buddies after the three were washed down canyon by a flash flood.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 26th, 2010 2:37am
Yellowstone Association Announces its Winter Lineup of Field Courses
When better than in the middle of a long, hot summer to plan your winter vacation to Yellowstone National Park? The Yellowstone Association Institute just published its winter course list to help you begin planning your getaway.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 26th, 2010 2:25am
Visit Independence National Historical Park to Listen To Ben Franklin's Musical Invention
We've all heard the story of Ben Franklin and the key suspended from a kite. But are you familiar with the the one about Mr. Franklin's musical invention?
National Park Service Extends Comment Period on Proposal To Vaccinate Yellowstone Bison
A plan to use air rifles to vaccinate Yellowstone National Park bison against brucellosis apparently is more controversial than initially thought. Park Service officials say due to interest and concerns over the project, they're extending the comment period on the draft Environmental Impact Statement another 60 days.
