Civil War Battlefield Parks In Richmond Backdrop To Civil War Trust's Annual Conference
The Civil War battlefield parks that surrounding Richmond, Virginia, will be a fitting backdrop to the Civil War Trust's annual conference set for June.
May Celebrated As Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month By National Park Service
In recognition of the contributions to our nation's rich and diverse cultural heritage, the National Park Service celebrates May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Interior Department, Colorado Officials Sign Agreement For "Rocky Mountain Greenway Project"
Imagine a sprawling "great urban park," stretching roughly 65 miles from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park and tying together national wildlife refuges and the Mile High City's trail systems. It could become a reality under an agreement signed between Interior Department and Colorado officials.
Grand Teton National Park Looking For Volunteers To Help Patrol Pathway
Live near Grand Teton National Park and looking for a fun way to spend the summer? Park officials for the fourth year are recruiting for volunteers interested in serving as ambassadors for the multi-use pathway that extends from Dornan's in the Moose area to South Jenny Lake.
- By NPT Staff - May 5th, 2012 2:59am
Channel Islands National Park To Celebrate Decade Of Bald Eagle Recovery
Since bald eagle recovery efforts began at Channel Islands National Park in 2002, the number of resident bald eagles in the park has grown to more than 30. On May 19 the park will celebrate this achievement with a day full of activities.
- By NPT Staff - May 5th, 2012 2:54am
Adopt A Beach At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore For The Summer
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will host a kickoff meeting for Adopt-A-Beach volunteers on Thursday, May 24, from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center on M-72 in Empire, Michigan.
- By NPT Staff - May 5th, 2012 2:04am
National Park Mystery Spot 41 Revealed: A Very Special Arch
Not all arches are natural bridges, but this giant one is.
- By Bob Janiskee - May 4th, 2012 5:25am
Tioga Road In Yosemite National Park To Open Monday
A low snowpack and favorable weather for plowing has Yosemite National Park officials saying the Tioga Road will open this coming Monday, May 7, for all vehicle traffic.
- By NPT Staff - May 4th, 2012 2:36am
The Complete Guide To The National Park Lodges
Just in time for Mother's Day, as well as Father's Day, is the 7th edition of The Complete Guide To The National Park Lodges. Along with updates in the rundown on park lodges is the insertion of full-color images from lodges and settings in the national parks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 4th, 2012 2:10am
Birding On The Battlefield - Palo Alto Battlefield Scores A First In The NPS
People who enjoy bird watching know that good opportunities sometimes occur in unexpected places, and a battlefield in Texas commemorating an oft-forgotten war might fit that description. Palo Alto Battlefield has plenty to offer naturalists and history buffs, and now the park can claim "a first in the National Park System" for birders.
- By Jim Burnett - May 4th, 2012 1:34am
