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12/15/00 - Photographing
the National
Parks
Professional landscape photographer Kim Steinbacher offers some suggestions on
how to capture that memorable park scenery on film.
11/29/00 - Lodging at U.S. National
Parks
From Yellowstone's historic Old Faithful Inn to the more recently refurbished
Crater Lake Lodge, you'll find links to all the hotels, lodges, and inns located
inside the national parks.
11/17/00 - The Wright
Brothers
A national historical park in Dayton, Ohio commemorates the achievements of the
two brothers in the field of aviation, as well as the life and work of
Paul Laurence Dunbar, a recognized African-American poet and writer, and friend
of the Wrights.
11/03/00 - The White
House
Find out how to arrange a visit and learn some interesting facts about the first
200 years of this famous architectural symbol of the American Presidency.
10/06/00 - Big Bend
National Park
Fewer visitors, cooler temperatures, wildflowers, and an international festival make October a great time to visit this mountain and desert park on the Mexican border.
10/06/00 - Autumn Colors in
the Smokies
Learn when and where to observe the fall colors in Great Smoky Mountains
National Park.
09/21/00 - Fall Foliage
Check out these resources and fall color hotlines to help plan your trip, send
out a free fall postcard, or see the latest foliage cam images.
09/19/00 - Who Wants to be a
Parkologist?
Ever wonder what "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" might look like if
there were only questions about national and state parks? Test your skill and
find out how you would do.
09/08/00 - The Trans Canada
Trail: History in the Making
This 16,000-kilometer trail, which passes through every Canadian province and
territory, accommodates walkers, cyclists, horseback riders, cross-country
skiers, as well as snowmobilers.
08/23/00 - Manassas
National Battlefield Park
The scene of two major Civil War battles and the place where Confederate Brigadier General Thomas J. Jackson acquired his
nickname "Stonewall."
08/11/00 - The Millennium
Trails
A national initiative to recognize our nation's most
outstanding trails in terms of scenery, culture, and history.
07/27/00 - Canadian Park
Passes
Information on seasonal and annual entrance passes to Canadian national parks
and historic sites.
07/14/00 - Delaware State
Parks
Delaware may be the only state without a national park, but it includes
more than a dozen state parks that feature a variety of natural,
historical, and recreational areas.
07/01/00 - Independence
National Historical Park
Preserves much of our Colonial, Revolutionary, and Federal-period heritage,
including Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted
and where the US Constitution was created.
06/23/00 - Fort Smith
National Historic Site
Site commemorates a significant phase of America’s westward
expansion, and stands today as a reminder of 80 turbulent years in the history
of Federal Indian policy.
06/16/00 - Great Smoky
Mountains National Park
Encompassing portions of NC and TN, park features a diversified plant and animal
life, and preserves structures representing southern Appalachian mountain
culture.
06/04/00 - Crater Lake
National Park
This southern Oregon attraction offers unforgettable scenery, severe weather, and the nation's deepest lake.
06/02/00 - Celebrating
America's Trails
The first Saturday every June is designated National
Trails Day. Learn about the many activities that take place on that day and how
you can get involved with helping to build and maintain our national system of
trails.
05/29/00 - Honoring
the "Forgotten" Dead
Learn about the history of Memorial Day and about many of
the national park sites that serve to commemorate our nation's armed service
personnel who were killed in wartime.
05/05/00 - Don't be
Part of the Crowd
Park personnel offer helpful hints for avoiding the crowds during summertime
visits to our five most popular national parks: Grand Canyon, Great Smoky
Mountains, Olympic, Yellowstone, and Yosemite.
04/23/00 - Manzanar National Historic Site
Learn about the controversial Manzanar War Relocation Center in eastern
California, one of ten camps at which Japanese-American citizens and Japanese
aliens were interned during World War II.
03/28/00 - New
National Parks Pass
Here's a list of frequently asked questions about the new National Parks Pass
that will be available in mid-April.
03/03/00 - How
Well Do You Know Your Parks? - Quiz 3
Test your knowledge of nature, history, and geography with this 15-question quiz
on national and state parks.
03/03/00 - How
Well Do You Know Your Parks? - Quiz 4
Test your knowledge of nature, history, and geography with this 15-question quiz
on national and state parks.
02/16/00 - Working
for
the National Park Service
Second of a two-part interview with Dennis Burnett, Law Enforcement Program
Manager for the National Park Service.
02/02/00 - Working
for
the National Park Service
First of a two-part interview with Dennis Burnett, Law Enforcement Program
Manager for the National Park Service.
01/19/00 - President
Clinton's Monumental Decision
Three new national monuments proclaimed in Arizona and California under the controversial Antiquities Act of 1906.
01/03/00 - New
Year's Resolutions
Some environmentally friendly
ideas to get you outdoors in the new year.
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