http://usparks.about.com/ National & State Parks http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/07/12/new-nps-gov-feature-national-park-getaways.htm © NPS 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... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/07/12/new-nps-gov-feature-national-park-getaways.htm 2009-07-12T10:52:46Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/07/09/volunteers-needed-for-delaware-river-cleanup.htm © sachindaluja via Flickr 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... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/07/09/volunteers-needed-for-delaware-river-cleanup.htm 2009-07-09T17:14:25Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/07/07/2nd-nps-fee-free-weekend-is-next-weekend.htm © 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... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/07/07/2nd-nps-fee-free-weekend-is-next-weekend.htm 2009-07-07T14:42:28Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/07/03/muir-woods-by-moonlight.htm © akaporn via Flickr 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... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/07/03/muir-woods-by-moonlight.htm 2009-07-03T16:10:48Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/07/01/learn-about-the-battle-of-gettysburg-in-real-time.htm © buddhakiwi via Flickr 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... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/07/01/learn-about-the-battle-of-gettysburg-in-real-time.htm 2009-07-01T14:55:51Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/25/july-marks-annual-wildflower-fesitval-at-cedar-breaks-national-monument.htm © gcasey via Flickr Looking for a fun summer activity for the family? Plan a trip to Cedar Breaks National Monument next month for its 4th Annual Wildflower... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/25/july-marks-annual-wildflower-fesitval-at-cedar-breaks-national-monument.htm 2009-06-25T11:27:42Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/24/plan-your-fourth-of-july-with-the-help-of-a-new-website-launched-by-the-national-park-service.htm © foxypar4 via Flickr The National Park Service has launched a website that will help you plan your Fourth of July celebration somewhere in the National Park System. “The... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/24/plan-your-fourth-of-july-with-the-help-of-a-new-website-launched-by-the-national-park-service.htm 2009-06-24T13:11:38Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/22/you-have-until-june-30-to-comment-on-death-valley-stewardship-plan.htm Death Valley National Park is preparing a Wilderness Stewardship Plan to guide decisions for the future use and protection of its wilderness lands. And if you’d like to comment, there... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/22/you-have-until-june-30-to-comment-on-death-valley-stewardship-plan.htm 2009-06-22T11:26:48Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/18/spend-fathers-day-at-a-national-park.htm © Lauren HimiakDad, you reading this? Want to go camping this weekend? Happy Father's Day! This weekend marks the first entrance-free weekend in the National Park System this... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/18/spend-fathers-day-at-a-national-park.htm 2009-06-18T10:26:56Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/16/find-at-denali-turns-out-to-be-prehistoric-hunting-artifact.htm Last month, children in a hiking group at Denali National Park & Preserve were exploring and playing with with objects on a Teklanika River gravel bar. One of the youngsters... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/16/find-at-denali-turns-out-to-be-prehistoric-hunting-artifact.htm 2009-06-16T14:12:10Z