Lodging In the Parks: Why There Are No Rooms At The Inn
Can't find a room in the national park inn of your choice? This story explains why that might be the case.
- By David and Kay Scott - March 18th, 2012 3:17am
Spring is Prime Time for Hikes in National Military Parks and Battlefields
Spring is prime time for hikes in National Military Parks and National Battlefields such as Antietam National Battlefield with its many spring interpretive hikes.
- By Randy Johnson - March 18th, 2012 3:12am
Parking Fees To Jump 50 Percent At Gateway National Recreation Area This Summer
Parking fees at two areas in Gateway National Recreation Area will jump 50 percent this summer as National Park Service officials look for additional revenues to help maintain the NRA and its units.
- By NPT Staff - March 17th, 2012 2:44am
National Park Mystery Photo 46 Revealed: Stop and Look When You Wade Across to Climb
When you wade across this creek to get to those magnificent dunes, be sure to stop and watch the surge flow.
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- By Bob Janiskee - March 16th, 2012 5:35am
Kid Pleaser: Playing In The Sand At Arches National Park
While the more than 2,000 rock arches at Arches National Park might hold your kids' attention for a good period of time, sometimes you just have to get down and dirty to keep them happy. That's when you should head to Sand Dune Arch.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 16th, 2012 2:58am
Park Science Unveiled At Rocky Mountain National Park Biennial Research Conference
Wondering what sorts of scientific research is under way at Rocky Mountain National Park? Plan on attending the park's biennial reseach conference late this month in Estes Park, Colorado.
- By NPT Staff - March 16th, 2012 2:32am
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
