A Former National Park Superintendent Replies: The Park Service's Various Disciplines
How many different disciplines are there in a national park staff? You just might be surprised.
- By CJDillon - December 5th, 2013 2:58am
What's That Sound? Building An Audio Library At Glacier Bay National Park
Sounds can identify a place, and the residents of that place. Pulling the sounds of Glacier Bay National Park together and placing them in one repository will make it easier to piece together the sounds of the park.
- By NPT Staff - December 5th, 2013 2:57am
Two Areas Closed At Everglades National Park To Protect Nesting Roseate Spoonbills
With Roseate Spoonbills heading to Everglades National Park for nesting, park officials have temporarily closed two areas of the park to provide some protection for the birds.
- By NPT Staff - December 5th, 2013 2:51am
Tracking Climate Change In Kenai Fjords National Park: What Will Happen?
In the following video, produced by the Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, the National Park Service’s Interpretive Development Program, and the NPS Climate Change Response Program, how climate change might impact Kenai Fjords National Park is examined.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 5th, 2013 2:14am
Key Bridge To Cape Hatteras National Seashore Closed Due To Safety Concerns
Reaching Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina just got a lot tougher. The state Transportation Department has closed the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over the Oregon Inlet on N.C. 12 along the Outer Banks due to safety concerns.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 4th, 2013 1:54pm
Reproduction Copies of Ben Franklin's 1743 Newspaper Available at Independence National Historical Site
Benjamin Franklin is one of the best-known figures in our nation's history, and for good reason. He was a Founding Father, diplomat, statesman, scientist, inventor, writer, and more. At Independence National Historical Park, they're featuring another of his skills—expert printer—and through December 18, you can purchase a hand-printed reproduction of his Pennsylvania Gazette newspaper from 1743
Two Alternatives Under Consideration For Multi-Use Path At Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park officials, after considering public opinion and input from other federal agencies, have come up with two alternatives for a proposed multi-use path.
- By NPT Staff - December 4th, 2013 2:42am
Essential Park Guide, Winter: Painting The Parks, Driven By Nature's Beauty
Outdoors, in the majesty of the national parks, masterpieces are created by artists drawn to nature's beauty.
- By Jane Schneider - December 4th, 2013 2:28am
It's Giving Tuesday: Help Your Favorite National Park Friends Group
It's "Giving Tuesday," and that means you should consider donating to your favorite national park friends group today.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 3rd, 2013 8:23am
Birding In The National Parks: Snowy Owl Invasion, Round Two
It’s happening again! No, not another government shutdown. That’s next month. What we have here is another invasion of Snowy Owls.
- By Kirby Adams - December 3rd, 2013 3:19am
