Birding In The National Parks: Looking For Birds In Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Though Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the "badlands" of western North Dakota, the birding there in early June can be exceptional.
Exploring The Parks: Harry S Truman National Historic Site
The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site must be one of the most entertaining historic places in the National Park System. It shows Harry and Bess' life before and after his presidency.
- By [email protected] - July 3rd, 2012 2:29am
Fireside Read: Atlas Of Yellowstone
At first glance, the Atlas of Yellowstone is a trivia lover's guide to Yellowstone National Park, with additional insights to neighboring Grand Teton National Park. But the heart and soul of this fact- and map-filled book is Yellowstone and its landscape, its occupants both human and animal, and the reach and impact of this wondrous terrain.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 3rd, 2012 2:04am
Friends Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Sponsor Elkhorn Ranch Outing
The Friends of Theodore Roosevelt National Park invite the public for a special trip to discover the Elkhorn Ranch on Saturday, July 14.
- By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2012 2:40am
Oil And Gas Exploration Threatens The Setting That Gave Teddy Roosevelt His Conservation Ethos
The Elkhorn Ranch, where Theodore Roosevelt sought solitude for introspection and honed his conservation ethos, is being threatened by development that could upend the very quality of the setting that so inspired Roosevelt.
Great Way To Cool Off And Benefit The Glacier National Park Fund
If you find yourself in Glacier National Park in mid-July, and need to cool off, you can accomplish that and benefit the Glacier National Park Fund by joining a rafting trip on the Flathead River.
- By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2012 2:21am
Dining At The Parks: Pan-Seared Salmon Tostada From El Tovar Hotel In Grand Canyon National Park
Sometimes you have a meal while on vacation that you wish you could bring home with you, at least in the form of a recipe to recreate in your own kitchen. Here, from the El Tovar Hotel in Grand Canyon National Park, is the recipe for their Pan-Seared Salmon Tostada.
A Wonder 24 Hours A Day: Exploring Big Bend National Park With Friends of Big Bend Tips
Big Bend National Park is a big place. To help you get the most out of your visit, consider these tips from Friends of Big Bend National Park.
- By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2012 2:32am
Defuse Summer's TICKing Time Bomb
The buggiest blistering days of summer are just ahead. Add to that a nationwide early spring with record heat—and you have a TICKing time bomb for health problems at national parks in some parts of the country. Here's how to defuse it.
- By Randy Johnson - July 1st, 2012 2:16am
Camping In The Parks: Cottonwood And Juniper Campgrounds At Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Deciding where to pitch your tent or park your RV in Theodore Roosevelt National Park is pretty straightforward: If you're in the South Unit, you head for Cottonwood Campground. In the North Unit, the Juniper Campground is your destination.
