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Can You Identify These "Historic Firsts" In The National Park System?

Submitted by Jim Burnett on March 31, 2013 - 1:32am
The country's first National Historic Site celebrated its 75th anniversary earlier this month, and the occasion offers the opportunity for some fun challenges for NPS trivia buffs. Can you identify the NPS area claiming this historic "first"? How about the location of America's first National Battlefield, or the former national park that's now a national monument?

President, First Family To Light National Christmas Tree On Thursday

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 4, 2012 - 2:15am
President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their family will officially light the National Christmas Tree on Thursday at the 90th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in President’s Park.

Tickets For National Christmas Tree Lighting Go On Sale October 25

Submitted by NPT Staff on October 18, 2012 - 1:14am
True, the year-end holidays are a ways off yet, but the lights on the National Christmas Tree in Washington will be turned on December 6, and if you want to be there in person it's time to start planning.

Extensive Rehabilitation Of White House Visitor Center Getting Under Way

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 24, 2012 - 1:06am
Following seven years of planning and design, an extensive rehabilitation of the White House Visitor Center in President's Park in Washington gets under way this week.

Death Of National Christmas Tree Has National Park Service Eyeing A Successor

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 7, 2012 - 1:33am
The National Christmas Tree, located on the Ellipse south of the White House, has been lost due to complications resulting from transplant shock according to the National Park Service.

PEER, National Park Foundation At Odds Over Foundation's Spending Habits

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on February 28, 2012 - 1:18pm
A watchdog group on Tuesday raised questions about how the National Park Foundation spends its charitable dollars, saying the organization lacks transparency and is top heavy. Foundation CEO Neil Mulholland adamantly rebutted those charges, saying they were "factually incorrect."

National Park Service Prepares to Host Millions of Visitors for the Presidential Inauguration and Parade

Submitted by Sabattis on November 20, 2008 - 4:00am
With crowds predicted to number three-four million or more, the National Park Service is scrambling to accommodate the largest event in its history.