National Park Mystery Spot 46 Revealed: Oh Shenandoah!
General Early Lost the battle.
- By Bob Janiskee - July 27th, 2012 5:00am
Public Will Get Opportunity in October To Comment On Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Plan
How best to manage wilderness areas in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks will be the topic for public conversation come October, when the parks seek input on preliminary draft alternatives for their Wilderness Stewardship Plan.
Traveler's Gear Box: Osprey's Atmos 65 Backpack
Traveling light in the backcountry is quite subjective. Gear that is a necessity to one person, is superfluous to another. A heavy pack to one person is light to another. That, no doubt, is why not all backpacks are created equal.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2012 2:24am
PBS Series History Detectives Features Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
Have you ever wondered about the stories behind artifacts displayed in visitor centers and museums? In some cases, even professional historians find it challenging to separate fact from legend, and that's the premise behind the PBS series History Detectives. On July 31, the show will feature a segment filmed at Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
- By Jim Burnett - July 27th, 2012 2:23am
National Park Mystery Spot 46: Great-Grandmother’s Chest
The nose knows.
- By Bob Janiskee - July 26th, 2012 5:00am
Highline Trail in Glacier National Park Expected to Open By July 27
The popular Highline Trail in Glacier National Park is anticipated to be open by Friday, July 27. However, the good news for trail fans comes with a caveat: "Hikers are encouraged to plan ahead and be prepared. Hikers may encounter rocks and mud on trails, eroded trail tread, and some snowfields on higher elevation trails across the park."
- By Jim Burnett - July 26th, 2012 2:52am
Concession Opportunity at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
If you’ve always dreamed of boarding llamas and donkeys, and doing it with National Park Service approval, your ship has come in.
- By David and Kay Scott - July 26th, 2012 2:09am
Mark Berry Joins Grand Teton National Park Foundation As Vice President
The new vice president at the Grand Teton National Park Foundation will be responsible for managing new capital intensive projects for the Foundation and fundraising for those projects.
- By NPT Staff - July 26th, 2012 2:06am
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy To Improve Wildlife Habitat At Cataloochee Ranch On Border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cataloochee Ranch, an 800-acre parcel on the Great Smokies’ southeastern border, is one of the most significant private-land nature preserves that flanks the park. This weekend volunteers will come up to this Maggie Valley equestrian and hiking resort to help improve wildlife habitat in forests and lofty meadows.
Reader Participation Day: Do You Prefer A Paper Or Electronic Map For Your Travel Navigation?
Whether you're a "windshield tourist" who rarely leaves the pavement or a serious backcountry hiker, you'll find plenty of high-tech aids to navigation. GPS units, apps for smart phones and other electronic devices offer a growing number of alternatives to traditional paper maps. Which type maps do you prefer - paper or virtual?
