Abraham Lincoln: God And Man In Indiana, The Strange Case Of The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
Why has the National Park Service largely overlooked the religious symbolism at Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial?
Marking The Yosemite Grant That Helped Launch The National Parks Movement
While it's long been accepted that Yellowstone National Park is the world's first national park, there's significant weight to the statement that the wondrous Yosemite landscape helped launch the national parks movement with the signing of the Yosemite Grant by President Lincoln on June 30, 1864. That Grant set aside Yosemite Valley and the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias for protection, establishing the very idea of today's national parks.
- By NPT Staff - June 15th, 2014 2:58am
Exploring Mount Rainier National Park's Trails
The three kids—my 12-year-old son, Nate, and 10-year-old daughter, Alex, plus my 15-year-old nephew, Marco—are slightly less than enthusiastic about our plan to hike the Skyline Trail Loop above Paradise, on the south side of Mount Rainier National Park. My 76-year-old mom, Joanne, normally an eager hiker, shuffles along this morning, still recovering from a long, hard hike up Mount St. Helens two days ago.
- By Michael Lanza - June 15th, 2014 2:50am
New Regulations Coming To Kittatinny Point At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
With the goal of improving visitor safety, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area officials have implemented some new regulations for the Kittatinny Point Area, some of which might not be welcomed by all on a hot summer day.
New Hiking Trails At Acadia National Park
Two trails have been added at Acadia National Park, where the additions make it easier for campers in the Blackwoods Campground to explore parts of the park without driving.
- By NPT Staff - June 15th, 2014 2:14am
Cyclists Invited To Enjoy Banff National Park This Summer
Cyclists, both those who prefer pavement and those seeking a single-track adventure, are invited to Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, this summer.
- By NPT Staff - June 14th, 2014 2:53am
Grand Canyon National Park In Four Hours
Can you experience Grand Canyon National Park in a half-day? Not thoroughly, but if you're traveling on business, or on a tight schedule, four hours might be all you have. So what should you do? Watch this video from the park for some great ideas.
- By NPT Staff - June 14th, 2014 2:47am
Exploring The Parks: Musings From Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde is an old friend. I’ve been here many times. But I still have lots more to see. It’s one of those places where you could spend a lifetime and still miss some of it.
- By Lee Dalton - June 13th, 2014 2:47am
Waterfalls Of The Blue Ridge
The natural geologic cut of the Appalachian Mountains, and the plentiful moisture and frequency of springs in the region, combine to produce a cascading system of waterworks from Shenandoah National Park down through the Blue Ridge Parkway and into Great Smoky Mountains National Park that provides more than enough incentive to take a hike.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 13th, 2014 2:46am
Cost Of Rescue Of Canadian Teen Released By Rocky Mountain National Park
In late May the plight of a Canadian teenager stranded on a mountain ledge at an elevations of 13,000 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park attracted international media attention. A major and risky rescue effort ensued, resulting in the teen's eventual return to safety. The park has now released additional details, including the cost of the rescue.
- By Jim Burnett - June 13th, 2014 2:38am
