Wildfires Close Trails at Zion
Thursday July 30, 2009
© Darren Smith
if you were planning on joining in on Zion National Park's Centennial Ceremony (which is tomorrow!), note that wildfires in the park are causing trail closures.
The area affected ... Read More
'America’s Front Yard' Needs Some Upkeep
Monday July 27, 2009
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After years of heavy use - including Obama's presidential inauguration, which crammed 1.8 million people into the 146 acre park - the National Mall (AKA "America's ... Read More
Zion Centennial Ceremony is on July 31
Thursday July 23, 2009
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Zion National Park is celebrating a "Century of Sanctuary" at the end of July to commemorate the establishment of Mukuntuweap National Monument by President William Taft on July 31, ... Read More
Three parks are finalists in "New 7 Wonders of Nature" contest
Tuesday July 21, 2009
El Yunque is America's only national rainforest.
© Lauren Himiak
The New7Wonders project has announced the finalists for the "New7Wonders of Nature". While all of them are truly beautiful and majestic, three ... Read More
Florida To Begin Killing Invasive Pythons
Thursday July 16, 2009
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The governor of Florida is expected to sign a bill next week that will allow permits to be issued to professional trappers to begin eradicating Burmese ... Read More
California May Close 220 State Parks
Tuesday July 14, 2009
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To make up for some of the crushing budget shortfalls that California is facing, Governor Schwarzenegger has proposed closing 220 of California's state parks to the public. ... Read More
New NPS.gov Feature: National Park Getaways
Sunday July 12, 2009
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The NPS has a great new feature on their website for people looking to get away and have a national park vacation. National Park Getaways features a different park ... Read More
Volunteers Needed for Delaware River Cleanup
Thursday July 9, 2009
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The annual Delaware River Clean Up Day is happening this year on July 23rd, and volunteers are needed. Says Superintendent John Donahue: “The clean up day is ... Read More
2nd NPS "Fee-Free Weekend" is Next Weekend!
Tuesday July 7, 2009
© Lauren Himiak
You already know that visiting a national park can be a very cost-effective way to spend a vacation. The NPS has sweetened the deal this summer even more ... Read More
Muir Woods by Moonlight
Friday July 3, 2009
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The NPS is offering a very cool opportunity to see Muir Woods National Monument in a different light. From the NPS:
Explore the magic of Muir Woods during ... Read More
Learn About the Battle of Gettysburg... In Real Time!
Wednesday July 1, 2009
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Gettysburg National Military Park is commemorating the 146th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3) with 20 different programs that follow and explain the battle in ... Read More