Pricing Of Convenience Items In The National Parks
Have you ever wondered how national park concessionaires price the convenience items they sell?
- By David and Kay Scott - May 3rd, 2012 3:00am
Mark Your Calendars: Spring For Glacier Fundraiser Set For May 18
Trains once were the primary mode of transportation for visiting national parks in the West. The folks at the Glacier National Park Fund are paying homage to the railroads during their Spring For Glacier fundraiser later this month.
- By NPT Staff - May 3rd, 2012 3:00am
Survey Shows Slight Drop In Number Of Incubating Bald Eagle Nests At Voyageurs National Park
A slight drop in the number of bald eagle nests with eggs has been recorded at Voyageurs National Park during the annual survey earlier this month.
Prizes Galore...Come And Claim 'Em!
We have prizes galore to hand out in the wake of both National Park Week and April's regular quizzes, so stand up and claim your prize!
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 2nd, 2012 3:00am
Interpretive Film At Grand Portage National Monument Includes Version In Ojibwemowin
In what may be a first, an interpretive film created for Grand Portage National Monument in Minnesota is available in Ojibwemowin, the traditional language of the Grand Portage people.
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
