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Investigation Under Way Into Fire That Destroyed Historic 19th Century Farmhouse At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that burned to the ground an early 19th century farmhouse at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

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By NPT Staff - March 19th, 2012 2:06am

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Parks Beyond Borders: France and The Bahamas Get New National Parks

Looking At Global National Park News, with new national parks in France and the Bahamas.

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By Randy Johnson - March 18th, 2012 10:40am

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Lodging In the Parks: Why There Are No Rooms At The Inn

Can't find a room in the national park inn of your choice? This story explains why that might be the case.

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By David and Kay Scott - March 18th, 2012 3:17am

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Spring is Prime Time for Hikes in National Military Parks and Battlefields

Spring is prime time for hikes in National Military Parks and National Battlefields such as Antietam National Battlefield with its many spring interpretive hikes.

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By Randy Johnson - March 18th, 2012 3:12am

Parking Fees To Jump 50 Percent At Gateway National Recreation Area This Summer

Parking fees at two areas in Gateway National Recreation Area will jump 50 percent this summer as National Park Service officials look for additional revenues to help maintain the NRA and its units.

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By NPT Staff - March 17th, 2012 2:44am

National Park Mystery Photo 46 Revealed: Stop and Look When You Wade Across to Climb

When you wade across this creek to get to those magnificent dunes, be sure to stop and watch the surge flow.

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By Bob Janiskee - March 16th, 2012 5:35am

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Kid Pleaser: Playing In The Sand At Arches National Park

While the more than 2,000 rock arches at Arches National Park might hold your kids' attention for a good period of time, sometimes you just have to get down and dirty to keep them happy. That's when you should head to Sand Dune Arch.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 16th, 2012 2:58am

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Park Science Unveiled At Rocky Mountain National Park Biennial Research Conference

Wondering what sorts of scientific research is under way at Rocky Mountain National Park? Plan on attending the park's biennial reseach conference late this month in Estes Park, Colorado.

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By NPT Staff - March 16th, 2012 2:32am

National Park Mystery Photo 46: Shallow Water

Happy Ides of March! When you've finished celebrating -- giving Mars his due, or whatever -- take a crack at this mystery photo.

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By Bob Janiskee - March 15th, 2012 5:00am

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Rare Chance to View FDR's Historic Ice Yacht "Hawk" on March 17, 2012

Long before he entered politics, Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoyed ice yachting on the Hudson River near his home. His ice yacht "Hawk" hasn't been on public display for years, but visitors can get a rare, one-day look at the historic craft on Saturday, March 17, 2012.

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By Jim Burnett - March 15th, 2012 3:26am