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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.

Cave Tours, Visits To Buffalo Jump, On Tap At Wind Cave National Park This Summer

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 21, 2012 - 1:51am
Just because "cave" is part of Wind Cave National Park's name, that doesn't mean the only thing you can do at this South Dakota destination is go underground.

National Parks Offer A Variety Of Kids’ Programs For The Summer

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 19, 2012 - 1:07am
America’s national parks are a great place for kids to spend their free time during their summer vacation. Many parks offer educational programs, summer camps and special tours, and present an opportunity for parents to instill a love of nature and history into their children. This is a small sampling of some of these programs:

Hot, Dry Conditions Prompt Fire Restrictions In Canyonlands And Arches National Parks, Natural Bridges And Hovenweep National Monuments

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 18, 2012 - 1:26am
If you're planning a visit to southeastern Utah's national parks, be aware that the Southwest's hot, dry conditions have led National Park Service officials to issue restrictions on open fires in Arches and Canyonlands national parks as well as Natural Bridges and Hovenweep national monuments.

Dining At The Parks: Lobster Stew From The Jordan Pond House At Acadia National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 17, 2012 - 1:11am
One of the favorite meals at the Jordon Pond House at Acadia National Park is a bowl of thick, rich lobster stew. Here's how you can work on this delicious dish at home (views of Jordon Pond not included).

30th Annual Rendezvous At Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site This Weekend

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 15, 2012 - 1:43am
Find yourself in northwestern North Dakota this weekend and you should make plans to stop by Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site for the 29th Annual Rendezvous.

Exploring The Parks: Brown V. Board Of Education National Historic Site

Submitted by Danny Bernstein on June 15, 2012 - 1:34am
Brown V. Board of Education in Topeka, Kansas is a pivotal part of modern history. Exhibits in the elementary school interpret the significance of the 1954 Supreme Court ruling.

Utah Prairie Dog Day To Be Celebrated At Bryce Canyon National Park On June 22

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 14, 2012 - 1:17am
For the third straight year the lowly Utah prairie dog will be elevated a bit in status at Bryce Canyon National Park with its own day.

Mountain Bikers Get More Riding Time At Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 14, 2012 - 1:14am
Mountain bikers are getting more trail time at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Take A Side Trip From New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park And Voyage 'Round The World

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 13, 2012 - 1:48am
What better way to enjoy New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park than to take a voyage around the world on a 19th century whaler? You can do that, virtually, beginning June 23 with a stop at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

Wilderness Hike At Theodore Roosevelt National Park Will Focus On Finding Water In The Badlands

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 13, 2012 - 1:24am
Curious about where you can find water in the harsh badlands of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota? Then join a ranger on July 1 to go in search of springs in the park.

Lodging Deals Popping Up In Sequoia National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 12, 2012 - 1:23am
Looking for a way to save some money on a national park vacation this summer? You might find some answers at Sequoia National Park's Wuksachi Lodge.

Third Annual Astronomy Festival At Great Basin National Park This Week

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 12, 2012 - 1:17am
The eclipse is past us, as is the transit of Venus, but that doesn't mean astronomy shows in the national parks are over. This week the 3rd Annual Great Basin Astronomy Festival will be celebrated at Great Basin National Park.

New Fee System For Camping At Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Dunewood Campground

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 11, 2012 - 1:27am
Change has come to camping at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Dunewood Campground, at least when it comes to paying for your site.

Top Ten National Park Gifts For Dad This Father’s Day

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 10, 2012 - 1:57am
It’s the age-old question; What gift do I give Dad for Father’s Day? Instead of buying Dad another tie or a big mouth bass talking wall decoration, why not get him something that he will really love and can really use? Here’s a top ten list of worthy Father’s Day gifts for the outdoorsman, the history buff or the music aficionado:

Mark Your Calendars: Bat Viewing At Pipe Spring National Monument

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 10, 2012 - 1:01am
Though our recent feature on Pipe Spring National Monument by Lee Dalton focused on the historical aspects of the monument in Arizona, there's quite a bit to say about creatures flitting about overhead there.

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day In Rocky Mountain National Park Or Mesa Verde National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 8, 2012 - 1:06am
If you missed celebrating International Migratory Bird Day last month, you can make it up by heading to Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday for a bird walk in the park

All Units Of National Park System Will Be Free To Enter On Saturday

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 5, 2012 - 1:55am
To help mark National Get Outdoors Day, all units of the National Park System will be free to enter this Saturday.

The Best National Park Campgrounds (According To Us)

Submitted by David and Kay Scott on June 4, 2012 - 1:41am
Here are the best national park campgrounds, according to the Traveler's lodging experts, David and Kay Scott, who actually spend more time in a tent than you might imagine!

Parks Offer Opportunities To Watch Venus Transit On Tuesday

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 4, 2012 - 1:39am
If you're out in the parks this week, check to see if the park you're in is offering a viewing of the "Venus transit" that will occur Tuesday afternoon. Units from Arches to Voyageurs national parks will be offering special viewing of the celestial event.

Richmond Battlefields Plan Events Into July That Offer Innovative Insight Into “150 Years Ago”

Submitted by Randy Johnson on June 4, 2012 - 1:15am
The Seven Days Battles anniversary around Richmond boasts an amazing array of not-to-be-missed events including exploring battlefields at Gaines’ Mill, Glendale, and Malvern Hill that are not regularly open to the public and unique presentations that blend living history and National Park Service (NPS) ranger-led storytelling on the dates. 

Bearpaw High Sierra Camp In Sequoia National Park To Open In Late June

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 2, 2012 - 1:34am
With the National Park Service once again allowed to issue permits to commercial horse packers, the folks who run the Bearpaw High Sierra Camp in Sequoia National Park say the camp will be open for business beginning June 29.

Catch Up With Friends Of Acadia When You Visit Acadia National Park This Summer

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 1, 2012 - 1:39am
Planning to visit Acadia National Park this summer? Consider taking some time to join the Friends of Acadia during one of their many activities. Here's a list of what's on their calendar:

Annual Road Lottery Opens June 1 At Denali National Park And Preserve

Submitted by NPT Staff on June 1, 2012 - 1:05am
For the next 30 days you'll be able to enter for a chance to drive along the Denali Park Road this fall.

58th Annual Bird Walk Coming To Theodore Roosevelt National Park On June 3

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 31, 2012 - 1:10am
Birding and chuckwagon breakfasts intersect Saturday at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.

Exploring The Parks: Pipe Spring National Monument

Submitted by Lee Dalton on May 29, 2012 - 1:12am
A tiny waystation in Arizona took hold thanks to its precious commodity -- water. Today, visitors to Pipe Spring National Monument can explore the wondrous history of this place that dates to 300 B.C.

Ranger-Led Wilderness Hikes Scheduled At Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 26, 2012 - 1:14am
If you find yourself in North Dakota this summer, consider heading to Theodore Roosevelt National Park to join a ranger-led hike into the park.

Honor America's Veterans This Memorial Day: A Tour Of Washington, D.C.'s War Memorials

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 25, 2012 - 1:49am
Memorial Day should mean more than a day off or a backyard BBQ. It's a day to remember those who gave their lives in defense of our country. Here's a look at some of the memorials in Washington, D.C., where you can recall those sacrifices.

Summer Must Be Here: Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Opens In Yosemite National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 25, 2012 - 1:11am
Summer seems to have reached the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park, where the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, general store, and grill, were to open for the season today, with the White Wolf Lodge following in two weeks if conditions allow.

Cannon Fire Will Roar Across Fort Pulaski National Monument This Summer

Submitted by NPT Staff on May 24, 2012 - 1:41am
Want to get a feel for the sound and fury of cannon fire? Plan to stop by Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia on a weekend this summer when cannon firings will occur.