Greater Bicycle Access To National Parks Coming With New Revisions to NPS Bicycle Plan
The National Park Service just announced today it will expand bicycle access in parks nationwide.
Fire Restrictions In Place At Ozark National Scenic Riverways
Ozark National Scenic Riverways officials have instituted fire restrictions for their park, prohibiting all open fires, including campfires. Fires in campstoves and in grills with lids will continue to be permitted for the time being.
- By NPT Staff - July 5th, 2012 11:12am
National Park Mystery Spot 45: No Runs, No Hits, No Errors
You get SEVEN clues this time. Imagine that!
- By Bob Janiskee - July 12th, 2012 9:22am
Trails I've Hiked: The Long Logs And Agate House Trails At Petrified Forest National Park
It's the heart of summer, the hottest time to visit Petrified Forest National Park, but that doesn't mean you still can't enjoy the Long Logs and Agate House trails near the park's south entrance. You just have to be strategic in planning when to do these companion hikes.
Acadia National Park Side Trips: Wendell Gilley Bird Carving Museum
During your visit to Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island, don't miss this side-trip to Southwest Harbor and the Wendell Gilley Bird Carving Museum, where delicately and intricately carved bird and waterfowl species seem ready to take flight.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 5th, 2012 2:11am
Essential Friends: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Preserving the Parkway Down the Road
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has showered a cascade of contributions on “America’s most scenic road.” Since its founding in 1997, the Parkway Foundation has bestowed nearly $3.5 million on Parkway projects.
- By NPT Staff - July 4th, 2012 2:36am
Reader Participation Day: Should NPS Fee-Free Days Be Dumped?
Fee-free days at national parks are a big money loser for the National Park Service. And they're scheduled at occasionally odd times of the year. Should these days be continued, or done away with?
- By David and Kay Scott - July 4th, 2012 2:27am
Linger at Longmire: This Rainier National Park Historic District Has Accessible But Nearly Secret Natural Assets To Explore And Enjoy
Most summertime visitors to Mount Rainier climb quickly to Paradise for walks among beautiful flower-filled meadows or to play in the melting snow. But build more time into your schedule and it’s easy to discover interesting and accessible natural features hidden in the Longmire area on the road to Paradise.
Birding In The National Parks: Looking For Birds In Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Though Theodore Roosevelt National Park is located in the "badlands" of western North Dakota, the birding there in early June can be exceptional.
Exploring The Parks: Harry S Truman National Historic Site
The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site must be one of the most entertaining historic places in the National Park System. It shows Harry and Bess' life before and after his presidency.
- By [email protected] - July 3rd, 2012 2:29am
