1999 Features
12/18/99 - The
National Christmas Tree
From Calvin Coolidge to Bill Clinton, the ceremony of lighting the National Tree at the White House has been an unbroken tradition
of U.S. Presidents.
11/30/99 - The
Gift of Nature
Holiday gift ideas ranging from the simple to the creative, but all focusing on nature and our national and
state parks.
11/10/99 - Death
Valley National Park
With summertime temperatures reaching 120 degrees, the fall and winter are the best time to visit our
country's largest national park outside of Alaska.
10/27/99 - National
Scenic Byways
A program to recognize America's most scenic, historic, and cultural routes.
10/12/99 - Black
Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Visit one of the steepest and most rugged canyons in the national park system.
09/17//99 - Carlsbad
Caverns
Learn about the famous "Bat Flights" and a park that features more
than 85 known caves, including the nation's deepest limestone cave.
09/03//99 - Jobs
at the National Park Service
Learn what it's like to work in
the Office of Communications as a Public Affairs Specialist, in the first of a
series of interviews with NPS staff.
08/16/99 - What
Happened to Virginia Dare?
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site interprets the mysterious disappearance of
"The Lost Colony" of Roanoke.
07/29/99 - Underwater
Adventures in the Virgin Islands
If you're getting tired of the heat this summer, maybe it's time to cool off in
the Tropics.
07/17/99 - How
Well Do You Know Your Parks? - Quiz 1
Test your knowledge of nature, history, and geography with this 15-question quiz
on national and state parks.
07/17/99 - How
Well Do You Know Your Parks? - Quiz 2
Test your knowledge of nature, history, and geography with this 15-question quiz
on national and state parks.
07/11/99 - Maggie
L. Walker National Historic Site
Commemorates the life of
prominent African-American who achieved
success in the world of business and finance as the first woman in the United
States to establish and serve as president of a bank.
07/03/99 - The
Shot Heard Round the World
Learn about Minute Man National Historical Park, which commemorates the start of
the Revolutionary War.
06/17/99 - The
National Trails Program - Part II
Steve Elkinton, Program Leader for the National Trails System, discusses the
American Discovery Trail, the Rails to Trails Program, and some of the best
trail spots to visit.
06/05/99 - The
National Trails Program - Part I
Learn all about the history and development of our National Trails Program through an interview with Steve
Elkinton, Program Leader for the National Trails System.
05/31/99 - The
Johnstown Flood
Learn about one of the greatest disasters in American history in which more than
2,000 people were killed.
05/17/99 - Experiencing the National Parks
They offer so much more that just outdoor recreation -- they offer a chance to
learn about our nation's diverse history, geography, and culture.
05/10/99 - The
Transcontinental Railroad
The 130th Anniversary of the driving of the golden spike, marking the completion of one of the most important events in
U.S. history.
05/02/99 - The
Washington Monument
Learn about the history and latest restoration effort to preserve the
tallest building in Washington DC and a memorial to our nation's first
president.
04/12/99 - National
Park Reservation Service
How to make online reservations for campgrounds and tours at 26 national parks.
03/30/99 - Lighthouses
at National Parks
Part 1 of 2 examines these historic structures in the Pacific and Great Lakes
regions.
03/16/99 - Volunteer
Opportunities
Learn about the National Park Service's Volunteer in Parks (VIP) Program and
other chances to enjoy the outdoors while giving something in return.
03/01/99 - Finding
a Job at a National Park
Some basics on applying for a job at a national park or at other federal land
agencies, where to find lists of job announcements, and more.
02/14/99 - Presidents'
Day
Origins of the modern holiday and links to presidential sites, including George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
02/01/99
- Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
One of the most remote areas in the national park system can be found in
northwest Alaska.
01/24/99
- Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Commemorates the life of this important figure in American history.
01/05/99
- Cumberland Island
A day trip to Georgia's largest barrier island and national
seashore.