Spring Brings Flowering of Great Smokies' Services
Opening dates for Great Smoky Mountains National Park visitor services.
- By NPT Staff - March 11th, 2012 4:24am
Parks Beyond Borders: Looking Abroad At Other National Park News
A round-up of global park news.
- By Randy Johnson - March 11th, 2012 4:19am
Teachers Become the Students At National Parks
When one thinks of national parks, visions of natural scenery at places such as Mount Rushmore, Old Faithful at Yellowstone, and El Capitan at Yosemite come to mind. Perhaps the furthest thing from a person’s mind is a vision of a classroom; but the fact is that national parks and historic sites are a perfect environment for visitors of all ages to learn
- By NPT Staff - March 11th, 2012 3:16am
As Time Nears To Hit The Appalachian Trail, Some Stats For Thru-Hikers To Keep in Mind
With an eye on the prize, this year's crop of would-be Appalachian Trail thru-hikers are getting ready to hit the trail. With that in mind, here are some stats, courtesy of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, to help them stay focused.
- By NPT Staff - March 11th, 2012 3:08am
13 National Historic Landmarks Added To the System
The roster of National Historic Landmarks has grown by 13, with landmarks in nine different states received that designation this week from Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.
- By NPT Staff - March 10th, 2012 2:53am
Massive Avalanche Blamed For Deaths Of Backcountry Skiers At Grand Teton National Park
A massive avalanche that ran 3,000 feet is being blamed for the deaths of two veteran backcountry skiers at Grand Teton National Park.
- By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2012 3:56pm
National Park Mystery Spot 37 Revealed: The Italian Word for Large is Grande
Baseball fans and caffeine addicts had an easier time with this one.
- By Bob Janiskee - March 9th, 2012 5:30am
Yellowstone Park Foundation Underwrites $1.4 Million in Projects At Yellowstone National Park
Funding to help fight the lake trout infestation in Yellowstone Lake, educate visitors on the dangers of wildlife, and improve access to the Norris Geyser Basin are among the projects at Yellowstone National Park being made possible through $1.4 million in grants from the Yellowstone Park Foundation.
Good Start: Bald Eagle Chick Hatches At Channel Islands National Park
It wasn't too long ago that you couldn't find a nesting bald eagle at Channel Islands National Park, but things are definitely different today. Just the other day the 2012 bald eagle breeding season got of to a record start with the earliest known natural hatching of a bald eagle chick on the Channel Islands, according to park staff.
- By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2012 2:14am
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Provides More Than $650,000 For Parkway Projects and Programs
Trail work, facility repairs, and even music are among some of the projects and programs that will be evident along the Blue Ridge Parkway this year thanks to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.
- By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2012 2:11am
