And March's Winner Is.....Robert A
Congratulations to Robert A., who came out ahead of a very sizeable pack of qualifiers from March's puzzlers to win a copy of Yosemite & The Southern Sierra Nevada by David Page.
National Park Foundation Redesigns Its Website
A fresh, content-rich makeover has spread across the National Park Foundation's website, providing information on parks in your backyard as well as updates on how the Foundation spends its charitable dollars.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2012 3:00am
What Do You Think Of The National Parks' New Look?
Well, it's been a week or so. What do you think of the new look of the websites across the National Park System?
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2012 3:00am
Traveler's Gear Box: Trekking Poles
A set of sticks is a handy thing to have when you're hiking in the National Park System. They take some of the load off your knees, can offer you greater stability, and, in a pinch, can help you pitch your tent. But which set of trekking poles is right for you?
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2012 3:00am
Special Lodging Rates Being Offered At Furnace Creek Resort At Death Valley National Park
If you've always wanted to stay at the Furnace Creek Resort at Death Valley National Park, there are some specials running through mid-May that can soften the cost of a room a bit.
- By NPT Staff - April 15th, 2012 6:29pm
Sol Duc Hot Springs In Olympic National Park Turns 100, Offers Special Deals
It might be hard to believe, but the Sol Duc Hot Springs resort in Olympic National Park is enjoying its 100th season this summer, and that means deals for you.
- By NPT Staff - April 15th, 2012 6:28pm
National Park Mystery Photo 48: A Thingie That’s Part of a Set
You need to envision a larger something to make sense of this thingie, which is arrayed with others just like it.
- By Bob Janiskee - April 12th, 2012 5:13am
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Conveys New Communications Center Building to the Parkway
In late March, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation continued its cascade of contributions to the Parkway by conveying ownership of a new 1,800 square-foot Communications Center building.
- By NPT Staff - April 12th, 2012 3:00am
Traveler's View: National Park Foundation Erred In Licensing Air Fresheners And Tricked Out Trucks
The National Park Foundation erred in reaching licensing agreements with trucks tricked out for conquering wilderness and air fresheners many associate with bathrooms.