National Park Mystery Photo 52 Revealed: This Is The Way
Route markers have played an important role since the earliest days of cave exploration.
- By Bob Janiskee - July 2nd, 2012 8:00pm
Wind Cave National Park Latest Park To Institute Fire Restrictions
You can add Wind Cave National Park to the growing number of parks that are instituting fire restrictions due to the extreme fire conditions that are popping up across the country.
- By NPT Staff - June 29th, 2012 3:00am
Program On National Park Souvenirs Set For Tuesday At Grand Teton National Park
There's a long history to national park souvenirs, going all the way back to the 1870s when folks broke off pieces of travertine in Yellowstone National Park to take home. Next week, if you're in Grand Teton National Park, you'll be able to learn about the long history of souvenir collecting in the parks during a special program.
- By NPT Staff - June 29th, 2012 3:00am
Contest Marking Emancipation Proclamation Carries $2,500 Academic Scholarship For Teens
The National Park Service, in partnership with the National Park Foundation's African American Experience Fund, has launched Expressions of Freedom, a nationwide artistic competition to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Day-Long Celebration Planned To Mark Addition Of Land To Wind Cave National Park
A day-long celebration, complete with chuck wagon dinner and an appearance by President Theodore Roosevelt, is planned to celebrate the addition of more than 5,500 acres to Wind Cave National Park.
- By NPT Staff - June 29th, 2012 3:00am
Neighbor Mountain Fire Forces Trail Closures in Shenandoah National Park's North District
The Neighbor Mountain Fire in the north district of Shenandoah National Park has grown to approximately 200 acres forcing trail closures.
National Park Mystery Photo 52: Follow The Arrow
This is the way.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 28th, 2012 5:00am
Student Conservation Association Marks 55th Birthday With Slate Of New Programs
Young military veterans, youth of color, Native Americans and others will benefit from new programs announced this week by the Student Conservation Association in conjunction with the organization’s 55th anniversary.
- By NPT Staff - June 28th, 2012 3:00am
Summer Of Fun Planned At Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
There's more -- much more -- to explore in Boston than the Freedom Trail this summer. Head into Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and you'll discover activities for the whole family all summer long.
- By NPT Staff - June 28th, 2012 8:17am
For First Time In 163 Years, Public Can Tour South Vancouver Barracks At Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
For the first time in 163 years, the general public is being allowed to tour the South Vancouver Barracks at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Washington state.
