Pedal Around Glacier National Park For A Good Cause
What could be worse than pedaling your bike for five days around Glacier and Waterton Lakes national parks this summer?
- By NPT Staff - February 9th, 2015 3:10am
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President Obama's FY2016 Budget Request Includes $3 Billion For National Park Service
President Obama's budget request for the 2016 fiscal year seeks $2.6 billion for the National Park Service, an increase of $55 million from current funding levels. That request seeks hundreds of millions of dollars for infrastructure needs, such as renovations to the Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park and for safety, efficiency, and access upgrades to the visitor's center at Gettysburg National Military Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 4th, 2015 8:06am
Historic Paintings Donated To Glacier National Park By Concessionaire
A collection of historic fine art paintings, owned or commissioned by the Great Northern Railway that helped see the establishment of Glacier National Park, has been donated to the park by Glacier Park, Inc.
- By NPT Staff - January 14th, 2015 3:00am
Ranger-Led Snowshoe Hikes Coming To Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is offering winter snowshoe walks every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. beginning Saturday, January 10, Winter Trails Day. This day is celebrated throughout the country as an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and discover the fitness and social benefits of outdoor activities. The snowshoe walks will continue through Sunday, March 22.
- By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2015 3:00am
Social Media Sites Offer A Nice Sampling Of Winter Scenery In Parks
Not every national park across the country experiences winter snow and ice, but some of those that do are beginning to experience some dramatic changes to the landscape. Social media sites offer an easy way to enjoy some views of the scenery during what's usually considered the off-season in many areas, so here's a brief sample for your early winter armchair travels.
- By Jim Burnett - December 29th, 2014 3:00am
Books We Read In 2014, And Which You Might Like
Despite all the electronic gadetry that allows you to consume media, hard-bound and paperback books continue to hold a considerable marketshare. And more than a few of those titles have something to do with national parks. We read as much as we could this year, and came away with the following reviews for your consideration.
- By NPT Staff - December 22nd, 2014 7:24pm
Wintertime Fun In National Parks Of The Rocky Mountains
Though the summer months are the peak travel seasons for national parks in the Rocky Mountain region, the winter months with their snow and cold...and often crystalline skies...are perfect for a retreat to the Rockies. Here's a handful of parks worthy of your consideration.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 21st, 2014 8:41am
Some Good Reads To Prepare You For The National Parks
Heading to a national park for the first time can be intimidating. Where should you go, what should you see, what do you need to know before you pass through the entrance gate?
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 14th, 2014 3:00am
For Some Park Visits, Getting There Is Definitely Part Of The Fun
The enormous variety of areas in the National Park System means there's also quite a range of experiences when it comes to getting to and from your park destination. Whether you're taking the subway or city bus to an urban park or riding a train, small plane or ferry to reach your destination in Alaska, there are plenty options for a memorable trip...and sometimes they can be memorable indeed.
- By Jim Burnett - December 5th, 2014 7:56am
Time Again For The Annual Christmas Bird Count In The National Park System
It sure doesn’t seem like a whole year has passed, but it’s time again for the annual Christmas Bird Count. Sponsored by the National Audubon Society, this is the 115th consecutive year the count has been held, making it one of the world’s longest running and largest citizen science projects. The 2014-15 count dates fall between December 14th and January 5th. Participation is free.
- By Kirby Adams - December 2nd, 2014 4:00am
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