» National Park Service Selects Recreation Managers
07/02/12 18:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
For Immediate Release: February 07, 2012
» Grand Canyon National Park to Eliminate Sale of Water in Disposable Containers
07/02/12 18:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
For Immediate Release: February 06, 2012
» Alexa Viets named Chief of NPS Centennial Office
07/02/12 18:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
For Immediate Release: February 07, 2012
» Rangers Investigate Two Suicides Within Ten Days - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
07/02/12 12:01 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
Rangers investigated two suicides in the park’s South District during the last days of January. On the afternoon of January 20th, dispatch received a phone call reporting a vehicle parked in the Newfound Gap parking area with a suicide not..
» Five Juveniles Charged With Setting Fires - Gateway National Recreation Area
07/02/12 12:01 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
Five local juveniles were arrested by Park Police officers at Spring Creek, a wildland area of the park, on Monday, January 30th. They were charged with lighting a fire in an undesignated area. The youths, ages 16 to 17, were from Ozone Pa..
» Water Management History Travel Itinerary Created
07/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
The American West was dramatically transformed in the early 20th century by dams, reservoirs, and canals built to provide water for irrigation and hydropower generation. The introduction of water to the arid landscape spurred settlement, f..
» Today’s Almanac – Tuesday, February 7, 2012
07/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
The Skies Sun and Moon Data To find sun and moon rising and setting times for your park or office, go to the U.S. Naval Observatory’s Complete Sun and Moon Data web page . Night Skies For information on stars, planets and other night sky p..
» Science and History Come Together at the Fort Stanwix Willett Center - Fort Stanwix National Monument
07/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
Now through the week of February 18 th , visitors to Fort Stanwix National Monument will have the opportunity to see a display of a number of school projects completed by 7 th grade students from Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School. Locat..
» New Reports Added To History E-Library
07/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
The NPS History e-Library has added 48 reports to its ever expanding collection of electronic publications. The National Park Service history program will continue to provide on-line electronic editions of studies covering a wide arr..
» Descendents Of Famous Kolb Brothers Visit Park - Grand Canyon National Park
07/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
Recently, the bright sunshine over the Grand Canyon was matched by the excitement of park staff and local community members as they celebrated the opening of a new exhibit at Kolb Studio documenting the lives and adventures of brothers Eme..
» Two Elk Shot In Park - Wind Cave National Park
06/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
Rangers are investigating the killing of two elk in the park. Two mature bull elk were found dead on the morning of Tuesday, January 31st, along Red Valley Road in the northern part of the park. Both elk were found intact, with no attempt ..
» Attempted Suicide Victim Found, Hospitalized - Blue Ridge Parkway
06/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
On the evening of January 31st, rangers were notified that a man had been found near the Frying Pan Ridge access who appeared to be in distress and had blood on his head. A U.S. Cellular contractor performing tower maintenance at the Fryin..
» WWII Destroyer Gets Rejuvenated In Park Dry Dock - Boston National Historical Park
06/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
Since 1981, millions of visitors have walked the decks of the USS Cassin Young in Boston National Historical Park, experiencing her history and heroics. Now they have the opportunity to see a new side of this \"greyhound of the sea\" – what ..
» Weekly Legislative Activities Report
06/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
The Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs puts out weekly reports on hearings, new legislation and other activities on the Hill. This report covers the week ending February 3rd. In order to obtain the full text of any of the bill..
» UW studio design class to present research February 10 on American Camp Visitor Center - San Juan Island National Historical Park
06/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
A University of Washington Student design team will present their initial research into designing a new visitor center at American Camp during a public meeting scheduled 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Friday February 10, in the Mullis Center in ..
» Today’s Almanac – Monday, February 6, 2012
06/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
The Skies Sun and Moon Data To find sun and moon rising and setting times for your park or office, go to the U.S. Naval Observatory’s Complete Sun and Moon Data web page . Night Skies For information on stars, planets and other night sky p..
» National Register African American History Month Web Feature
03/02/12 18:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
The National Register of Historic Places lists many properties significant for African American History . We take the opportunity of African American History Month to highlight just some of the properties that exemplify the contributions o..
» National Parks Commemorate African American History Month
03/02/12 18:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
For Immediate Release: February 02, 2012
» Vandals Pay Over $6 Thousand For Site Restoration - Capitol Reef National Park
03/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
In August, 2010, rangers discovered that vandalism had occurred at an archeological site in the park where historic signatures had been inscribed by famous western personalities Butch Cassidy, Matt Warner, and Silvertip. The recently inscr..
» Yosemite Hosts Social Media Workshop - Yosemite National Park
03/02/12 12:00 from National Parks Gallery - Park News
A combination of 40 park partners, nearby Sequoia and Kings Canyon staff, and Yosemite staff recently attended a two day social media workshop held in Yosemite National Park. The workshop was led by John Tobiason, new media specialist of H..