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Friends of Virgin Islands National Park Offering On-Line Auction To Raise Funds

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 11, 2011 - 3:18am
Coming to your computer on November 18 -- an on-line auction intended to raise money for the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park to help with its work of preserving and protecting the park's resources while also educating visitors.

A Winter Visit To Virgin Islands National Park: The Logistics

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 3, 2011 - 1:44am
While winter is the slow season for many national parks, it is the very best season to visit Virgin Islands National Park.

Is The Time Right For A "Maine Woods National Park"?

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 19, 2011 - 1:55am
Inspired in no small measure by others who gave so much to the National Park System, Roxanne Quimby is offering 70,000 acres for a national park embracing Maine's North Woods.

University of Georgia Study Finds That Cold Water, As With Warm Water, Can Kill Coral Reefs

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 18, 2011 - 1:27am
University of Georgia researchers have determined that unusually cold seawater, as with unusually warm seawater, can be deadly for the coral reefs that can be found in places such as Virgin Islands and Biscayne national parks.

Pick Your Park At National Parks Traveler

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on June 3, 2011 - 9:53am
Looking for information to help you plan your national park vacation? Today the Traveler is rolling out the first in a series of "park profile" pages to help you with your homework.

National Park Mystery Photo 35 Revealed: This Big Gear Turns No More

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on April 28, 2011 - 1:32am
Long, long ago this big gear was used to help produce a sweet product.

"Lost" Petroglyphs Rediscovered at Virgin Islands National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on March 1, 2011 - 2:21am
Armed with photos from an old roll of film and the location of some of Virgin Islands National Park's best-known petroglyphs, park archaeologist Ken Wild set out with volunteers to solve a mystery.

Spanish Archives Yields New Insights into History of Virgin Islands National Park

Submitted by Jim Burnett on January 7, 2011 - 1:40am
The history of any national park includes stories of people, places and even empires that predate the parks themselves. Virgin Islands National Park's history involves international politics from centuries past, and a trip to the Spanish archives by the park historian yielded some important new insights.

Marine National Parks Have Experienced Vast Losses of Coral Reefs to Bleaching and Disease

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 16, 2010 - 2:43am
Decades of "bleaching" events and diseases have been devastating to coral reefs surrounding national parks in the Caribbean and off South Florida, so much so that the losses are akin to "losing the Redwoods."

Some Good Safety Tips To Keep in Mind While Visiting National Parks This Winter

Submitted by Anonymous on November 12, 2010 - 2:28am
Winter is one of the best times to enjoy our parks! With majestic, snow-capped mountains and ice-covered lakes, winter provides scenic splendors with an array of exciting activities. While visitation peaks in the summer, national parks receive millions of visitors throughout the winter months, who come to enjoy such activities as skiing, snowshoeing, camping, and hiking in the backcountry, and attending ranger-led programs.