Lake Crescent Lodge, Following Renovations, Opens Thursday In Olympic National Park
Following some significant renovations, Lake Crescent Lodge in Olympic National Park is ready to open for the summer season on Thursday.
Bobby Horton To Bring Civil War To Life Via Songs And Stories
Recording artist Bobby Horton will bring Civil War history to life as he performs "Songs and Stories of the Civil War" on May 8 in an event sponsored by Vicksburg National Military Park and the Southern Cultural Heritage Foundation.
- By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2012 3:00am
Cannon And Musket Volunteers Needed At Perry's Victory And International Peace Memorial
If you've ever wished for some hands-on experience firing historic cannons and muskets, the staff at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial may have a deal for you. The park is looking for "highly-dedicated volunteers to assist NPS staff in operating the park's carronade (cannon) and musket firing demonstrations."
Mark Your Calendars: New Visitor Center To Open June 9 At Santa Monica Mountains NRA
A new visitor center at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will open at the King Gillette Ranch on June 9, replacing an older National Park Service facility outside the NRA.
Concert Featuring Rock Legends To Benefit Joshua Tree National Park Association
Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, stalwarts in the ranks of rock-and-roll, will perform a benefit concert June 1 for the Joshua Tree National Park Association.
- By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2012 3:00am
National Park Week Quiz #9 Revealed: What The Bartender Knew
The bartender must be a National Parks Traveler reader.
- By Bob Janiskee - April 30th, 2012 5:31am
Aquatic Algae Threatening To Suffocate Native Fauna At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
A microscopic algae normally found in colder waters has been found in waters of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and is threatening to suffocate native fauna on streambeds, according to the National Park Service.
Lend A Buck, Or More, To North Cascades Institute On May 2
Connecting youth with North Cascades National Park is the goal of a fund-raising campaign on Wednesday that lets you donate to the North Cascades Institute and watch your donation grow through matching funds.
- By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2012 3:00am
Salvo Day Use Area At Cape Hatteras National Seashore Reopens Tuesday
The Salvo Day Use Area at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which has been closed since Hurricane Irene swept across it last September, will reopen Tuesday.
- By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2012 3:00am
Cleanup Under Way At Devils Postpile National Monument
Cleanup is under way at Devils Postpile National Monument, where a fall storm blew down thousands of trees in the Reds Meadow Valley.
- By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2012 3:00am
