The Underground Railroad In Eastern North Carolina
Underground Railroad Network to Freedom sites appear in most unlikely places. Here are four in eastern North Carolina.
- By [email protected] - August 26th, 2013 2:54am
50th Anniversary Of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" Speech Marked Wednesday
A nationwide commemoration is planned for Wednesday to mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech, with one program planned for the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
- By NPT Staff - August 26th, 2013 2:37am
A Sampling Of Canada's Maritime Provinces Parks: Cape Breton Highlands National Park
If you mention "Canadian National Parks" to travel buffs, that nation's spectacular western sites such as Banff and Jasper National Parks will likely come to mind. There are, however, some worthy candidates for your "gotta plan a trip" list on the opposite side of the county in Canada's Maritime Provinces. One not to miss is Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
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- By Jim Burnett - August 25th, 2013 3:13am
Loonies And Toonies – Tips For Your Trips To Canadian National Parks
For an international park trip with opportunities for outstanding scenery, compelling history, and minimal challenges for American travelers, you can't beat the neighboring country to our north. These tips won't keep your accent from marking you as a tourist, but they'll at least ensure you know the difference between a "loonie" and a "toonie."
- By Jim Burnett - August 25th, 2013 3:12am
Yellowstone National Park Fisheries Experts Working To Restore Native Fishes In Grayling Creek
Once upon a time, there were enough Arctic grayling in a creek on the western border of Yellowstone National Park that the stream was named for them, Grayling Creek. In the not too distant future, that creek might once again harbor Arctic grayling, as well as native westlope cutthroat trout, under a plan being implemented by park fisheries experts.
- By NPT Staff - August 25th, 2013 2:50am
Fall In The National Parks: Great Park Hikes For A Great Season
Fall hiking in the East conjures immediate thoughts of Acadia National Park in Maine, Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, or Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. All three are justly famous for fall color, have hundreds of miles of hiking trails…and lots of traffic on the roads, especially on autumn weekends.
- By Jim Burnett - August 25th, 2013 2:35am
Though Still Going Strong At 93, Seasonal Ranger At Glacier National Park Thinking About Retiring
At 93-years-old, Glacier National Park Ranger Lyle Ruterbories is contemplating retirement from his seasonal position at Kintla Lake Campground, but isn’t quite ready to make it official.
Traveler's Gear Box: Kokatat's Maximus Prime PFD
If you're going to play in the water -- rivers, lakes, and oceans -- you're going to need a PFD, aka life preserver. Now, how hefty of a preserver, well, that's another matter.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2013 2:11am
Rim Fire Expanding Run Into Yosemite National Park
The "Rim Fire" continued its spread in Yosemite National Park on Saturday, though the fire was far to the north of the iconic Yosemite Valley. While some park roads were affected by the blaze, most were open, park officials said.
- By NPT Staff - August 24th, 2013 4:25pm
Museum Store Opens In Renovated Benjamin Franklin Museum At Independence National Historical Park
A new museum store has opened in the newly renovated Benjamin Franklin Museum at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.
- By NPT Staff - August 24th, 2013 9:18am
