Reader Participation Day: Which Historic Person Would You Take Hiking In The National Parks?
Which historic person would you take on a hike in a national park?
Photography In The National Parks: Fox Kits In Yellowstone National Park, Shooting Nature And Broken Hearts
Life is so precious and fleeting and there are no guarantees that tomorrow will come in our lives, or while watching and photographing the wildlife in our national parks, and so every moment counts.
Dining In The Parks: Blackened Ahi, Pickled Watermelon, Basil Coulis, Chipotle Lime Vinaigrette
Last week we took a look at the evolution of dining in the National Park System, and one of the items mentioned was a blackened ahi dish from the Rainbow Room at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. So you can treat yourself to this dish without heading to Utah, here's the recipe, courtesy of Chef Matt Smith.
Plan Now To Attend The Annual "Fall For Glacier" Event In September
Sure, it's only June, but that doesn't mean it's too early to plan for fall in the Rocky Mountains. In Glacier National Park, specifically, to help raise money for the Glacier National Park Conservancy.
- By NPT Staff - June 25th, 2013 2:13am
Modern Technology Aids Repairs To 14th-Century Kiva At Bandelier National Monument
It's not surprising that some repairs were needed on a kiva located in a cliff dwelling at Bandelier National Monument—the structure dates back to the 14th century. One big challenge has been figuring out how to get tons of supplies to the nearly inaccessible site, safely and efficiently. The answer involved a modern approach to this very old location.
- By Jim Burnett - June 24th, 2013 3:19am
Legislation Calling for Commemorative Coins To Mark National Park Service Centennial Introduced
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced to the U.S. Senate calling for the U.S. Treasury to issue gold and silver coins of varying denominations to mark the centennial of the National Park Service in 2016.
New Trails For Hikers, Bikers And Even Climbers Approved For New River Gorge National River
New trails are coming to New River Gorge National River in West Virginia that will appeal to hikers, mountain bikers, and even climbers.
- By NPT Staff - June 24th, 2013 2:45am
Help The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Repair Mabry Mill's Waterwheel
Historic preservation can be a costly, and regular, routine. That's why the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation needs your help to repair the waterwheel of the historic Mabry Mill at Milepost 176 along the parkway.
- By NPT Staff - June 24th, 2013 2:30am
Trails I've Hiked: Giant Logs Trail At Petrified Forest National Park
It's summer, shade is not something you find in abundance at Petrified Forest National Park, and you don't want to head out on a long hike with the mercury peaking above 100 degrees. So where do you go? To the Giant Logs Trail.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 23rd, 2013 3:32am
Essential Friends + Gateways: Best Kept Secrets In The National Parks
It's summertime. The crowds are out at the parks. Can you escape them and find a bit of solitude? Well, not entirely, but with the following suggestions from Traveler's Essential Friends, you can break from the crowd.
- By NPT Staff - June 23rd, 2013 2:46am
