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Collector's Booklet Available To Hold Your Civil War Commemorative Coins

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 31, 2012 - 1:06am
With the nation currently marking the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, a series of commemorative coins has been minted to track the conflict. And now there's a booklet where you can hold those coins.

Where Can You Find Wildlife In Theodore Roosevelt National Park?

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 30, 2012 - 1:50am
Badlands comprise a great portion of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. But that doesn't mean they're lifeless lands. Spend a little time in the park, keep your eyes and ears open, and you might be surprised by what you see.

New Booklet Tracks World Heritage Sites Across The National Park System

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 30, 2012 - 1:11am
There are a surprising number of World Heritage Sites in the National Park System. A new booklet tracks them and explains why they carry this distinction.

West Virginia Sisters Amass More Than 700 Junior Ranger Badges During Their Travels

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 30, 2012 - 1:06am
Anyone wondering how today's youth view the national parks would have gotten some insights if they visited Bryce Canyon National Park recently. They might have encountered three sisters from West Virginia who have amassed more than 600 Junior Ranger badges between them.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Now Has Its Own Page On The Traveler

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 29, 2012 - 1:45am
You can add Theodore Roosevelt National Park to the list of national parks that have their own "mini-guide" on the Traveler. Visit these pages and you'll find information on hiking, lodging, camping, birding, and more.

Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park With Insider Tips From Friends Of The Smokies

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 29, 2012 - 1:33am
Planning a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Use these insider tips from Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to help make the trip memorable.

Heated Tents In Curry Village On Sale This Fall And Winter At Yosemite NAtional Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 24, 2012 - 9:50am
If you've always wanted to experience Yosemite National Park in the fall, and don't mind sleeping in Curry Village, there's a deal waiting out there for you.

Mount Rainier National Park Honored For Its Colorful Wildflowers

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 22, 2012 - 1:28am
Spring blooms are gone in many areas of the National Park System, but they're really showing their true colors at Mount Rainier National Park, where the locals are rallying around "Wildflower Watch 2012."

Opportunity To Learn Native American Stories About Stars Above Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 22, 2012 - 1:07am
Summer is a great time to star-gaze, thanks to the normally comfortable night-time temperatures. If you find yourself near Stanton, North Dakota, this week, stop by the Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site and you can gain some insights into how Native Americans interpreted what they saw overhead.

Learn About President Garfield's Views On African-Americans During Special Program At James A. Garfield National Historic Site

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 21, 2012 - 1:17am
A special program next week in Ohio will look at how President James A. Garfield viewed African-Americans and his efforts to protect their civil and political rights.

31st Annual Cultural Fest Coming To Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site Late This Month

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 21, 2012 - 1:11am
Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site will host the 31st annual Culture Fest on July 28-29 with a strong list of presenters after traditional skills such as flint knapping and beadwork.

Second Annual Friends of Shenandoah Day Set For July 28

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 19, 2012 - 1:01am
Is Shenandoah National Park your favorite national park? If so, start planning to attend the Second Annual Friends of Shenandoah Day that's coming up at the end of the month.

Exploring Glacier National Park With Insider Tips From The Glacier Fund

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 15, 2012 - 1:28am
Tucked far north in Montana, hard against the Canadian border, Glacier National Park is a rumpled and craggy masterpiece. Within the park’s 1 million acres rise rustling aspen glades, stands of an unusual evergreen—larch—that loses its needles in winter, even a temperate rainforest of Pacific red cedars, hemlocks and Pacific yew. This is the kingdom of grizzlies and wolves, wolverines and lynx, species that for many exist only in books, magazines, and nature documentaries.

String Orchestra Performing At Denali National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 14, 2012 - 1:27am
Denali National Park and Preserve is hosting a special free string orchestra concert on Saturday, July 21, at 7 p.m. at the Denali Visitor Center.

Exploring Joshua Tree National Park

Submitted by Lee Dalton on July 13, 2012 - 1:32am
Don't let Africanized bees discourage you from visiting Joshua Tree National Park.

Pedaling In The Parks: Coasting Through Badlands National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 9, 2012 - 1:54am
Cool air, soft light, and smooth pavement greeted us as we rode into Badlands National Park, a park whose name suggests unforgiving ruggedness but which offers a sweet ride that leads you through those badlands and across windswept prairie.

Acadia National Park Side Trips: Wendell Gilley Bird Carving Museum

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 5, 2012 - 1:11am
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.

Exploring The Parks: Harry S Truman National Historic Site

Submitted by Danny Bernstein on July 3, 2012 - 1:29am
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.

Friends Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Sponsor Elkhorn Ranch Outing

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 2, 2012 - 1:40am
The Friends of Theodore Roosevelt National Park invite the public for a special trip to discover the Elkhorn Ranch on Saturday, July 14.

Great Way To Cool Off And Benefit The Glacier National Park Fund

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 2, 2012 - 1:21am
If you find yourself in Glacier National Park in mid-July, and need to cool off, you can accomplish that and benefit the Glacier National Park Fund by joining a rafting trip on the Flathead River.

A Wonder 24 Hours A Day: Exploring Big Bend National Park With Friends of Big Bend Tips

Submitted by NPT Staff on July 1, 2012 - 1:32am
Big Bend National Park is a big place. To help you get the most out of your visit, consider these tips from Friends of Big Bend National Park.

Program On National Park Souvenirs Set For Tuesday At Grand Teton National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 29, 2012 - 1:39am
There's a long history to national park souvenirs, going all the way back to the 1870s when folks broke off pieces of travertine in Yellowstone National Park to take home. Next week, if you're in Grand Teton National Park, you'll be able to learn about the long history of souvenir collecting in the parks during a special program.

Summer Of Fun Planned At Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 28, 2012 - 1:27am
There's more -- much more -- to explore in Boston than the Freedom Trail this summer. Head into Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and you'll discover activities for the whole family all summer long.

For First Time In 163 Years, Public Can Tour South Vancouver Barracks At Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 28, 2012 - 1:27am
For the first time in 163 years, the general public is being allowed to tour the South Vancouver Barracks at the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in Washington state.

Celebrate The Fourth Of July In Mid-18th Century Style At Fort Stanwix National Monument

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 28, 2012 - 1:26am
Take a trip this Fourth of July holiday...to the 18th century. You can do that by visiting Fort Stanwix National Monument in upstate New York, where they'll be celebrating like it's 1778.

Special Photo Workshop This Fall In Mesa Verde National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 26, 2012 - 1:42am
For most of us, capturing great pictures during our national park visits is difficult at best. To help you get that perfect shot at Mesa Verde National Park, a special three-day photography workshop has been scheduled for this fall.

Learn To Rock Climb At Obed Wild And Scenic River In July

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 25, 2012 - 1:36am
If you've always wanted to learn how to climb, consider visiting Obed Wild and Scenic River in Tennessee next month to take a class in the site's Fifth Annual Climbing Expedition.

The Atlantic Jewel Of Acadia National Park—And Insider Travel Tips From The Park's Friends!

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 24, 2012 - 1:59am
Planning to visit Acadia National Park? Here are some insider tips from Friends of Acadia on how to get the most out of your visit.

Apricots Ready To Harvest At Capitol Reef National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 24, 2012 - 1:33am
Passing through central Utah any time soon? If so, the apricot harvest is just about to get under way at Capitol Reef National Park.

Exploring The Parks: Canyon De Chelly National Monument

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on June 24, 2012 - 1:17am
As Perry Yazzie worked the Jeep's clutch to negotiate the dips in the track, the clutch complained loudly, gnashing its metal teeth in a sign of the many years the rig has hauled visitors into Canyon de Chelly.