A View From The Overlook: Conspiracies And The Parks
Interested in a good conspiracy theory? There are plenty in the National Park System.
- By PJ Ryan - December 5th, 2012 2:52am
Zion National Park Has Been Added To Traveler's Collection Of Essential Park Guides
Heading to Zion National Park? Check out Traveler's Essential Guide to the park. It provides an overview of the park, some history, information on lodging, camping, and hiking, and a geology section.
- By NPT Staff - December 5th, 2012 2:37am
Vicksburg National Military Park To Mark 150th Anniversary Of Sinking Of USS Cairo
One-hundred-and-fifty years ago, the USS Cairo was sunk by Confederate forces on December 12. To mark that event, Vicksburg National Military Park will have a special commemoration on Saturday.
- By NPT Staff - December 5th, 2012 2:36am
Restoring The 'Million Dollar Room' In Yellowstone National Park With The Yellowstone Park Foundation's Help
Millions of Yellowstone visitors have browsed the Old Faithful Lower Hamilton Store, or enjoyed views of Geyser Hill from its famous knotty pine porch. The vast majority, though, have never heard about a special enclave inside called the Million Dollar Room.
Gilbert Stanley Underwood and Jackson Lake Lodge At Grand Teton National Park
The Jackson Lake Lodge at Grand Teton National Park was Gilbert Stanley Underwood's final national park lodge project, but it might not have been his best.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 4th, 2012 10:27am
Crater Lake National Park Taking Applications For Artist-in-Residence
The Crater Lake National Park Science & Learning Center is accepting applications for the 2013 Artist-in-Residence program at the park. Application forms and more information are available online and are due by February 1, 2013.
- By NPT Staff - December 4th, 2012 2:52am
Exploring Crabtree Falls In The Blue Ridge Parkway
What are you looking for on your Blue Ridge Parkway visit—camping, a picnic area, a gift shop, a restaurant, waterfalls, great hiking, or ranger programs? Crabtree Falls has it all!
- By NPT Staff - December 4th, 2012 2:17am
President, First Family To Light National Christmas Tree On Thursday
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their family will officially light the National Christmas Tree on Thursday at the 90th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in President’s Park.
- By NPT Staff - December 4th, 2012 2:15am
Birding In The National Parks: Counting Birds This Christmas Season
As the National Park Service approaches its centennial, one of birding’s grand traditions is turning 113 years old this winter. Yes, it’s Christmas Bird Count time, and things are a little different this year.
- By Kirby Adams - December 4th, 2012 2:09am
Weather Helping Firefighters In Rocky Mountain National Park
Weather, which has hampered firefighters battling a wildfire in Rocky Mountain National Park, seemed to turn into an ally Monday as cooler temperatures and lighter winds settled over the fire.
- By NPT Staff - December 3rd, 2012 10:37am
