Neighbor Mountain Fire Forces Trail Closures in Shenandoah National Park's North District
The Neighbor Mountain Fire in the north district of Shenandoah National Park has grown to approximately 200 acres forcing trail closures.
National Park Mystery Photo 52: Follow The Arrow
This is the way.
- By Bob Janiskee - June 28th, 2012 5:00am
Student Conservation Association Marks 55th Birthday With Slate Of New Programs
Young military veterans, youth of color, Native Americans and others will benefit from new programs announced this week by the Student Conservation Association in conjunction with the organization’s 55th anniversary.
- By NPT Staff - June 28th, 2012 3:00am
Summer Of Fun Planned At Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
There's more -- much more -- to explore in Boston than the Freedom Trail this summer. Head into Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and you'll discover activities for the whole family all summer long.
- By NPT Staff - June 28th, 2012 8:17am
For First Time In 163 Years, Public Can Tour South Vancouver Barracks At Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
For the first time in 163 years, the general public is being allowed to tour the South Vancouver Barracks at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Washington state.
Celebrate The Fourth Of July In Mid-18th Century Style At Fort Stanwix National Monument
Take a trip this Fourth of July holiday...to the 18th century. You can do that by visiting Fort Stanwix National Monument in upstate New York, where they'll be celebrating like it's 1778.
- By NPT Staff - June 28th, 2012 3:00am
Recovery Of Climbing Ranger's Body On Mount Rainier On Hold Due To Weather, Avalanche Danger
While Mount Rainier National Park officials initially had held some hope Wednesday that improving weather conditions would allow for the recovery of the body of a climbing ranger who died while assisting with a rescue, conditions again forced rangers from to put off an attempt.
Claim Your Piece Of America
An interactive website just launched this week by the Sierra Club lets you show some love and take some action to protect the places in the country -- the Yellowstones, Yosemites, the Smokies, Acadia and more -- that hold a special place in your heart and consciousness.
Essential Friends: Friends of Big Bend National Park, Looking Forward While Preserving The Past
The foremost mission of the National Park Service is to preserve the units of the park system, but providing for public enjoyment and education through interpretation is never overlooked.
Helping drive both those missions at Big Bend is Friends of Big Bend National Park, a group that one day could be sponsoring a road or trail run and the next day spending the proceeds from that race on maintaining trails in the park.
Giving Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs A Fighting Chance In Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks
Plop…plop…splash!" Have you ever heard this sound -- a frog hopping in or out of water -- or seen a frog or tadpole? Imagine not hearing this sound in a place where you did in the past? Wouldn't that be strange?
