Around The Park System: Bike Shuttles At Cape Cod National Seashore, Fire Worries In The Rockies, And More
Here's a quick blast of news from around the National Park System.
Civil War Trust Invades Richmond—25th Anniversary Celebration Of The People Behind 32,000 Acres Of Battlefield Preservation
The Civil War Trust's four day Annual Conference was held June 6th to 10th, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia, the perfect place to celebrate 25 years and the preservation of more than 32,000 acres of historic battlefields. This year's conference focused on their massive land preservation purchase at Gaines' Mill battlefield, where this weekend, ranger-led tours will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the battle.
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Traveler's Gear Box: KEEN Borrows A National Park Name For A Great Day Hiker
KEEN looked to the lofty national parks of Utah when it needed a name for one of its latest entries into the day hiker market, and came up with the Bryce, a stout light hiker with an interesting sole.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 22nd, 2012 8:54am
Stirring Battlefield Interpretation In Richmond: A Tour of Hallowed Ground By The Civil War Trust
There's nothing like actually walking the ground where enemies contended to bring powerful insight to a ranger or historian-led battlefield tour. No one does these better than the Civil War Trust—especially when they roam unprotected acres of hallowed ground that only inspired action can preserve. This weekend is your chance for that insight at Gaines' Mill where the trust is working to quadruple the protected battlefield.
National Park Mystery Spot 44: A Noisy Interlace Place
You shouldn’t need all five clues to get the job done.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 21st, 2012 5:00am
Cave Tours, Visits To Buffalo Jump, On Tap At Wind Cave National Park This Summer
Just because "cave" is part of Wind Cave National Park's name, that doesn't mean the only thing you can do at this South Dakota destination is go underground.
- By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2012 3:00am
Zion Lodge Gains Prestigious Award For Sustainable Programs
Environmental programs Xanterra Parks & Resorts relies on in Zion National Park have earned the Zion Lodge a Gold certification from an independent firm that sets and measures sustainability standards for products, services, and companies.
- By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2012 3:00am
Energy Department, National Park Service Team Up To Launch Alternative Fuel Vehicles
In a move to help the National Park System become more fuel efficient, the National Park Service and U.S. Department of Energy are partnering to bring alternative fuel vehicles to the parks.
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- By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2012 3:00am
NPS Issues Prospectus For Blue Ridge Parkway’s Northwest Trading Post
The National Park Service recently issued a prospectus soliciting bids for a 10-year contract for operation of Northwest Trading Post, a retail establishment near the mid-point of the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway.
- By David and Kay Scott - June 21st, 2012 3:00am
Friends Of Acadia: Partnering For Acadia National Park's Future
Acadia in 1919 became the first national park east of the Mississippi. Thanks to people with a passionate love for the beauty of Mount Desert Island— and its cool summers (at least compared to inner-city Boston and New York City)— the jewel dubbed “MDI” was spared from rampant development.
- By NPT Staff - June 20th, 2012 3:00am
