Annual Cave Sing At Mammoth Cave National Park Set For December 2
The 33rd Annual Cave Sing at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is set for December 2.
- By NPT Staff - November 23rd, 2012 3:03am
Scenic Road Through Lassen Volcanic National Park Closed By Snow, But Lots To Do There This Winter
Snowshoes are one of the preferred forms of transportation in Lassen Volcanic National Park now that snowstorms have closed the scenic drive through the park.
- By NPT Staff - November 23rd, 2012 3:03am
Public Invited To Scientific Conference At Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
An upcoming one-day scientific conference at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore will offer the public a chance to learn more about one of the most biologically diverse national parks in the country.
- By NPT Staff - November 23rd, 2012 3:03am
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Schedules Holiday Celebration
An 1840s holiday celebration will be held December 8 at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Washington state.
- By NPT Staff - November 22nd, 2012 3:03am
It's "Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site," Not "Beautiful Collection Of Late-Victorian Furniture National Historic Site"
It’s called Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site. It isn’t called “Beautiful Collection of Late-Victorian Furniture National Historic Site. The theme is the open range cattle era. The theme is not how much the paneling in the dining room cost.
Creature Feature: A Whale Of A Big Blue Leviathan
The blue whale is one of the earth’s loudest (its song travels thousands of miles), longest-lived (80-90 year lifespan) and largest animals known to have ever existed. Though long and slender, with a tapered body and a small dorsal fin, blue whales measure in at up to 100 feet in length. These more than 200-ton leviathans are truly creatures to be reckoned with.
- By Haley Hepburn - November 25th, 2012 8:42am
Reader Participation Day: What Are You Thankful For This Year In Terms Of National Parks?
Our national Thanksgiving holiday has taken on a host of meanings, including gatherings with family and friends, favorite dining delights and Black Friday shopping, but for many of us, it's also still a time to pause at least briefly and count our blessings. In that spirit, is there something connected with our national parks that you're thankful for this year?
- By Jim Burnett - November 21st, 2012 3:03am
Some Items To Consider For Your Year-End Gift List
What can you stuff the stucking with, or place under the tree, at year's end for your national park or outdoor lover? Let us count the items.
- By NPT Staff - November 21st, 2012 3:03am
Mount Rainier National Park Has Transitioned To Winter Season Hours
Snowstorms so far this month have convinced officials at Mount Rainier National Park that it's time to move to winter hours in the park in Washington state.
- By NPT Staff - November 21st, 2012 3:03am
Mesa Verde National Park Has Been Added To Traveler's List Of Essential Park Guides
Mesa Verde National Park is the latest addition to Traveler's essential parks guides. In these pages you'll find information on cliff dwelling tours, lodging, hiking and more.
- By NPT Staff - November 21st, 2012 3:03am
