Holiday Tours Set For James A. Garfield National Historic Site
Holiday tours have been scheduled for the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Ohio.
- By NPT Staff - December 13th, 2011 3:00am
Birding in the National Parks: Time For The Christmas Bird Counts
It's that time of year again. Yep, time to grab your binoculars and notebook and head out into the national parks for the annual Christmas Bird Count.
- By Kirby Adams - December 13th, 2011 3:00am
Wintering At Valley Forge National Historical Park In the Footsteps Of the Continental Army
An upcoming mid-December event at Valley Forge National Historical Park has nothing to do with the holiday season, but plenty to do with the story of our nation: a reenactment of the desperate march by Washington's army to Valley Forge in 1777 in search of shelter and safety.
- By Jim Burnett - December 13th, 2011 3:00am
Visitation Continues To Slide At Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It might have been the weather, the doldrums of the economy, or the fact that Great Smoky Mountains National Park's 75th anniversary is two years gone. Whatever the cause, visitation to the park continues to slide.
- By NPT Staff - December 13th, 2011 3:00am
Tethered To Cyberspace On the Face Of El Capitan In Yosemite National Park
Social media is ramping up the vicarious experience of backcountry adventures in the national parks, but is that a good thing?
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 12th, 2011 3:00am
Obama Administration Proposing Worrisome Change In Endangered Species Act
The Obama administration is proposing a change in the language of the Endangered Species Act that is worrisome to some conservation groups concerned that it could significantly diminish the preservation of species.
- By NPT Staff - December 12th, 2011 3:00am
Motorized, Non-Motorized Groups To Work On Economic Impact Study On Western Recreation
Proponents of motorized and non-motorized recreation on public lands in the West will collaborate on a study to measure their combined economic impact, the Western Governor's Association has announced.
- By NPT Staff - December 12th, 2011 3:00am
National Parks Heading To The Big Apple
Just in time for the holidays, the national parks are heading to the Big Apple to check out the bright lights! And if you're in Times Square sometime during the next 38 days, keep an eye out for the grizzly bear and the cannon.
- By NPT Staff - December 11th, 2011 3:00am
Arches, Canyonlands National Parks Open All Winter, But Come Prepared
Winter days are short and nights cold even in Utah's redrock country, but that's no reason not to visit Arches or Canyonlands national parks in the coming months.
- By NPT Staff - December 11th, 2011 3:00am
Snowshoeing And Cross-Country Skiing In Yellowstone National Park
While many head to Yellowstone National Park in winter to explore by snowmobile, many visitors also like to get out on foot -- either with snowshoes or cross-country skis -- to move about the park. Here's the rundown on how to safely enjoy those activities in the park this winter.
YELL-Canyon Area Ski Trails Xanterra.pdf YELL-Mammoth Area Ski Trails Xanterra.pdf YELL-Northeast Area Ski Trails Xanterra.pdf YELL-Old Faithful Area Ski Trails Xanterra.pdf
- By NPT Staff - December 11th, 2011 3:00am
