National Park Week Quiz #5 Revealed: Railfans Delight
This one’s where The Office is.
- By Bob Janiskee - April 26th, 2012 4:00am
Yellowstone National Park Officials Finalize Plans For Future Of Lake Area
National Park Service officials have approved a long-term plan for managing development at the Lake area of Yellowstone National Park. The adopted plan shows a reduction in both paved acreage and RV spots from the initial proposal put forth by Yellowstone officials.
- By NPT Staff - April 26th, 2012 3:00am
Monthly Astronomy Parties Planned At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
A series of monthly astronomy parties at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan kicks off Friday when rangers and members of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society head out after dark into the lakeshore.
- By NPT Staff - April 26th, 2012 3:00am
“Peaceful Side of the Smokies” Will Be Hopping During Townsend In The Smokies Spring Festival
The “Peaceful Side of the Smokies” is going to be hopping May 4&5 when the Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival arrives.
Ten Books You Should Have In Your National Park Library
National Park Week seems like an appropriate time to check your personal library to ensure it's up to snuff when it comes to the national parks. Here, in particular order, are 10 books you definitely should have in your library:
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 26th, 2012 3:00am
Smokies Announce Construction Closures On Extremely Popular Chimney Tops Trail
If you want to hike to a few of the Smokies’ most pyramidal, inspiring peaks—Chimney Tops— don’t target the trail Monday through Thursday from May through October 18th.
- By Randy Johnson - April 26th, 2012 10:37am
Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Provides $500,000 Grant To Get Kids Into National Parks
With hopes of connecting more youth with national parks, the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund has provided a $500,000 grant to the National Park Foundation to help with the Foundation's "Ticket To Ride" and "America's Best Idea" programs.
- By NPT Staff - April 25th, 2012 12:23pm
Mojave National Preserve Cross Case Settled With Land Swap
A long simmering dispute over a simple cross erected over Mojave National Preserve will be resolved with a land swap expected to net the National Park Service private land inside the preserve.
- By NPT Staff - April 25th, 2012 10:06am
National Park Week Quiz #5: If You Have It
Can you tell us where in the National Park System this mystery spot is?
- By Bob Janiskee - April 25th, 2012 5:15am
National Park Week Quiz #4 Revealed: Four Letters Unscrambled
Does the sound of the can opener make your dog salivate?
- By Bob Janiskee - April 25th, 2012 6:28am
