National Parks In Northern Arizona Celebrate Archaeology Month Throughout March
Archaeology will be the topic of discussion throughout March in national monuments in northern Arizona.
- By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2013 2:42am
Omnes Relinquite Spes, O Vos Intrantes
A tour of a recent recreation vehicle show proves that you really don't need to leave home without (fill in the blank).
- By Lee Dalton - February 26th, 2013 2:24am
National Park Service Enjoined By Court From Forcing Oyster Farm Out Of Point Reyes National Seashore
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked the National Park Service from forcing an oyster farm out of Point Reyes National Seashore and scheduled a hearing on the dispute for May.
Interior Secretary, National Park Service Director Lament Looming Budget Cuts
Fewer rangers for search-and-rescue missions, closed campgrounds, and possibly more devastating forest fires are facing the National Park Service as a result of the looming budget fiasco, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis said Monday.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 25th, 2013 3:17pm
Academy Award Video Feature / Richmond's Starring Role in Lincoln—A Video Tour Of Oscar-Quality Locations
Daniel Day-Lewis turned in an Oscar Award-winning performance as Lincoln, but Richmond Virginia’s supporting role as the location where Lincoln was filmed will also wow the crowds. Take this short video tour that showcases Spielberg’s Richmond sets for insight into Lincoln the movie, and Lincoln the man.
Tune In To Black History Month Panel Discussion With Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson
A panel discussion on the history of Buffalo Soldiers and their role in the early days of the National Park System will be carried on the Internet on Wednesday.
- By NPT Staff - February 25th, 2013 2:57am
Grand Canyon National Park Ranger Honored As Park Service's Top Ranger
A Grand Canyon National Park ranger, one who you might see dangling from a helicopter to help an injured visitor, has been honored as the National Park Service's top ranger.
- By NPT Staff - February 25th, 2013 2:54am
Yellowstone National Park 'Crowdsources' Visitor Photos To Help Study Wolf Disease, Dynamics
The next time you visit Yellowstone National Park and manage to snap a great wolf photo, you could also be helping researchers as they monitor everything from infectious diseases to breeding habits among the elusive animals.
- By Ruffin Prevost - February 25th, 2013 2:36am
Parks Beyond Borders: A European View On The Importance of Wildlife in Wilderness
Vlado Vancura, Conservation Manager for Europe's pro-wilderness PAN Parks organization, says, "Large carnivores are essential for landscape-level ecological restoration as well as for the restoration of other highly interactive species and the dynamism of natural processes. Large predators are critically important elements of wilderness."
- By NPT Editors - February 24th, 2013 8:04am
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Receiving Political Push-Back On Backcountry Fee
It's not on the same scale as the Boston Tea Party, but the sentiment is there: Don't tax us for using the backcountry of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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- By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2013 2:40am
