“Peaceful Side of the Smokies” Will Be Hopping During Townsend In The Smokies Spring Festival
The “Peaceful Side of the Smokies” is going to be hopping May 4&5 when the Townsend in the Smokies Spring Festival arrives.
Ten Books You Should Have In Your National Park Library
National Park Week seems like an appropriate time to check your personal library to ensure it's up to snuff when it comes to the national parks. Here, in particular order, are 10 books you definitely should have in your library:
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 26th, 2012 3:00am
Smokies Announce Construction Closures On Extremely Popular Chimney Tops Trail
If you want to hike to a few of the Smokies’ most pyramidal, inspiring peaks—Chimney Tops— don’t target the trail Monday through Thursday from May through October 18th.
- By Randy Johnson - April 26th, 2012 10:37am
Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Provides $500,000 Grant To Get Kids Into National Parks
With hopes of connecting more youth with national parks, the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund has provided a $500,000 grant to the National Park Foundation to help with the Foundation's "Ticket To Ride" and "America's Best Idea" programs.
- By NPT Staff - April 25th, 2012 12:23pm
Mojave National Preserve Cross Case Settled With Land Swap
A long simmering dispute over a simple cross erected over Mojave National Preserve will be resolved with a land swap expected to net the National Park Service private land inside the preserve.
- By NPT Staff - April 25th, 2012 10:06am
National Park Week Quiz #5: If You Have It
Can you tell us where in the National Park System this mystery spot is?
- By Bob Janiskee - April 25th, 2012 5:15am
National Park Week Quiz #4 Revealed: Four Letters Unscrambled
Does the sound of the can opener make your dog salivate?
- By Bob Janiskee - April 25th, 2012 6:28am
A View From The Overlook: The Most Dangerous Games
Roger Siglin, retired from the National Park Service, but didn't retire from life by any stretch.
- By PJ Ryan - April 27th, 2012 7:50am
Reader Participation Day: What Should The National Park Service Work On Leading Up To 2016?
It's National Park Week, a time to celebrate the national parks and get out and enjoy them. But it should also be a time for you to ponder the future of the National Park System. With that in mind, what do you think the National Park Service should focus on leading up to its centennial in 2016?
"Fall For Glacier" And Help The Glacier National Park Fund
What are you doing September 6-9? If you're a fan of Glacier National Park, you should be planning to be in the park supporting the Glacier National Park Fund.
- By NPT Staff - April 25th, 2012 3:00am
