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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park To Celebrate Old-Time Christmas

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 28, 2012 - 2:33am
Celebrate the year-end holidays the way they did back in 1901 with a visit to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park on December 8, when park staff bring maritime history to life around a unique Christmas program.

National Park Mystery Photo 44 Revealed: Heave-Ho, Me Hearties!

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on February 17, 2012 - 3:49am
"Learning by doing" is the key concept here.

National Parks By the Numbers: Recapping the Year's Statistical Recaps

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on December 30, 2011 - 3:59am
Traveler's "By the Numbers" articles provide interesting (and often surprising) statistics for selected parks. We published 13 of them this year.

Maritime Museum Exhibit Explores the History of Pacific Coast Mapping from 1544 to 1802

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on June 23, 2011 - 2:59am
Rare maps, books and illustrations of Pacific Coast exploration from 1544 through 1802 will be featured in an exhibit opening July 1 at the Maritime Museum in San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

By the Numbers: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on April 15, 2011 - 2:59am
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history at a convenient location near Fisherman’s Wharf. Here are some statistics that tell the story of this remarkable place.

Women's History Month is Celebrated in the National Parks

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on March 10, 2011 - 2:58am
The National Park Service uses exhibits, programs, and special events to help celebrate Women's History Month in the national parks, and not just ones that were established to honor women.

National Park Quiz 91: Hearts

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on February 2, 2011 - 3:59am
Our quiz theme this month is apropos of February-the-Valentine- month. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we'll make you buy the quizmeister a big box of chocolates. Cream centers.

Celebrate An Old Time Christmas at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on November 22, 2010 - 2:59am
On December 11, living history players will take visitors back to 1901 for a maritime Christmas celebration on the San Francisco waterfront.

Looking for Special Holiday Programs? Here's a Sampling at Parks from Coast to Coast

Submitted by Jim Burnett on November 30, 2009 - 3:18am
Looking for a break from shopping, football, and end-of-year hustle and bustle? December is prime time for special programs and events in a number of parks. Here's a sampling in areas from coast to coast.

Sail on a Historic Schooner at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Submitted by Jim Burnett on May 15, 2009 - 3:56am
If you've got a hankering to feel the wind and salt spray from the deck of a historic sailing ship, the staff at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park has a deal for you.

Junior Ranger Day - and an Essay Contest with a Serious Prize

Submitted by Jim Burnett on April 14, 2009 - 3:51am
A number of NPS areas are offering special activities for Junior Ranger Day on April 25, 2009, and a related Junior Ranger Essay Contest offers a serious prize: a $1,000 Visa gift card.