Articles related to "National Park Service"
Kids and the National Park Service
Let kids discover and appreciate science, history, art and nature, on their level, with the NPS's Junior Ranger Programs. With booklets and badges the fun is guaranteed!
kids and the national park service • nps's junior ranger programs • are we there yet • horseshoe bend national park • arkansas post national historic site
Let kids discover and appreciate science, history, art and nature, on their level, with the NPS's Junior Ranger Programs. With booklets and badges the fun is guaranteed!
kids and the national park service • nps's junior ranger programs • are we there yet • horseshoe bend national park • arkansas post national historic site
Our National Parks: Why Such Poor Camping Facilities?
America's National Parks are some of the most beautiful in the world. The National Park Service's goals have changed over the years--resulting in better protection for our park's environments and natural wonders. However, has this shift in policy gone too far? Park campgrounds are in poor shape and camping facilities are old or non-existent. Is this sad state of affairs the result of an over zealous National Park Service? Have we, the people, been forgotten?
camping • campgrounds • national parks • national park service • outdoors
America's National Parks are some of the most beautiful in the world. The National Park Service's goals have changed over the years--resulting in better protection for our park's environments and natural wonders. However, has this shift in policy gone too far? Park campgrounds are in poor shape and camping facilities are old or non-existent. Is this sad state of affairs the result of an over zealous National Park Service? Have we, the people, been forgotten?
camping • campgrounds • national parks • national park service • outdoors
America's Canal Age
American canals saw a short era in American history, but they served to help connect the eastern United States with its growing western frontier.
america's canal age • canals are efficient transportation • early american canals • washington’s western trade route • erie canal opens trade
American canals saw a short era in American history, but they served to help connect the eastern United States with its growing western frontier.
america's canal age • canals are efficient transportation • early american canals • washington’s western trade route • erie canal opens trade
Statue of Liberty to Reopen on July 4 2009
Closed since 9/11, the Statue of Liberty is now accepting reservations for visitor access to the top.
statue of liberty • new york city • reopening • world heritage site • american monument
Closed since 9/11, the Statue of Liberty is now accepting reservations for visitor access to the top.
statue of liberty • new york city • reopening • world heritage site • american monument
Enough to Feed An Army
I just returned from a trip back in time to the site of the bloodiest day in American history.
I just returned from a trip back in time to the site of the bloodiest day in American history.
Happy Birthday Mr. Presidents!
You still have time to get to either Virginia and Kentucky where the 1st and 16th Presidents' birthdays are celebrated, but YOU get the presents - FREE!
george washington • mount vernon • potomac river • abraham lincoln • kentucky
You still have time to get to either Virginia and Kentucky where the 1st and 16th Presidents' birthdays are celebrated, but YOU get the presents - FREE!
george washington • mount vernon • potomac river • abraham lincoln • kentucky
Building the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
The C&O Canal was one of America's first major transportation projects and obsolete before it was finished.
building the chesapeake and ohio canal • end of america’s canal building golden era • america's first major transportation project • the c&o breaks ground • c&o canal construction problems
The C&O Canal was one of America's first major transportation projects and obsolete before it was finished.
building the chesapeake and ohio canal • end of america’s canal building golden era • america's first major transportation project • the c&o breaks ground • c&o canal construction problems
African-American Gardens - Design and Development: Part 1
Changes in interpretation of historic garden design, use and development. Empahsis is on development and design of African-American gardens in the rural American south.
suite101 • designing home landscapes • garden community • georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage
Changes in interpretation of historic garden design, use and development. Empahsis is on development and design of African-American gardens in the rural American south.
suite101 • designing home landscapes • garden community • georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage
African-American Gardens - Design and Development: Part 2
An answer to the question of how African-Americans shaped and formed their domestic space as their relationships to the land changed from slavery; to tenancy; to land ownership.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • garden community • suite101
An answer to the question of how African-Americans shaped and formed their domestic space as their relationships to the land changed from slavery; to tenancy; to land ownership.
georgene a. bramlage • georgene bramlage • designing home landscapes • garden community • suite101
Bent’s Fort, Colorado, part 3
Bent had a partner in his fort and trading concern, Ceran St. Vrain. Ceran was also of a family well known in the history of St. Louis. The partnership of Bent and St. Vrain was the name of one of the most important of the fur trading firms. It ranked next to the American Fur Company in the amount of business that it transacted in the period about 1840.
bent’s fort • colorado • william • charles • ceran st. vrain
Bent had a partner in his fort and trading concern, Ceran St. Vrain. Ceran was also of a family well known in the history of St. Louis. The partnership of Bent and St. Vrain was the name of one of the most important of the fur trading firms. It ranked next to the American Fur Company in the amount of business that it transacted in the period about 1840.
bent’s fort • colorado • william • charles • ceran st. vrain
Cumberland Island Seashore
Cumberland Island National Seashore provides the perfect getaway for those looking for pristine beaches, wild horses, and beautiful maritime forests and wildlife.
cumberland island national seashore • camping georgia • ocean camping • wild horse • national park
Cumberland Island National Seashore provides the perfect getaway for those looking for pristine beaches, wild horses, and beautiful maritime forests and wildlife.
cumberland island national seashore • camping georgia • ocean camping • wild horse • national park
Experiencing South Carolina's First National Park: Part II
In November, 2003 President George W. Bush signed legislation which officially designated 22,000 acres of old-growth flood plain forest about 30 minutes outside of Columbia, SC as the nations newest national park. Congaree National Park (formerly named Congaree Swamp National Monument) is South Carolina's first national park and it is the 57th area to be designated as a national park nationwide. One late afternoon in May I had the chance to experience this national treasure and in this article which is Part II of a series, I record my experiences during my first short hike in this wild and scenic national park.
congaree • congaree national park • congaree swamp national monument • national park • old-growth forest
In November, 2003 President George W. Bush signed legislation which officially designated 22,000 acres of old-growth flood plain forest about 30 minutes outside of Columbia, SC as the nations newest national park. Congaree National Park (formerly named Congaree Swamp National Monument) is South Carolina's first national park and it is the 57th area to be designated as a national park nationwide. One late afternoon in May I had the chance to experience this national treasure and in this article which is Part II of a series, I record my experiences during my first short hike in this wild and scenic national park.
congaree • congaree national park • congaree swamp national monument • national park • old-growth forest
Experiencing South Carolina's First National Park: Part I
In November, 2003 President George W. Bush signed legislation which officially designated 22,000 acres of old-growth flood plain forest about 30 minutes outside of Columbia, SC as the nations newest national park. Congaree National Park (formerly named Congaree Swamp National Monument) is South Carolina's first national park and it is the 57th area to be designated as a national park nationwide. One late afternoon in May I had the chance to experience this national treasure and I record here what I learned.
congaree • congaree national park • congaree swamp national monument • national park • old-growth forest
In November, 2003 President George W. Bush signed legislation which officially designated 22,000 acres of old-growth flood plain forest about 30 minutes outside of Columbia, SC as the nations newest national park. Congaree National Park (formerly named Congaree Swamp National Monument) is South Carolina's first national park and it is the 57th area to be designated as a national park nationwide. One late afternoon in May I had the chance to experience this national treasure and I record here what I learned.
congaree • congaree national park • congaree swamp national monument • national park • old-growth forest
PAST Foundation Field School
This article looks at an underwater archaeological field school opportunity in Florida
biscayne national park • florida • underwater excavation • underwater dig • underwater
This article looks at an underwater archaeological field school opportunity in Florida
biscayne national park • florida • underwater excavation • underwater dig • underwater
Port of Call – Skagway Alaska
Skagway Alaska offers a unique glimpse of an era gone by and provides many outdoor recreational activities for its visitors
skagway • alaska • klondike gold rush • white pass railroad • chilkoot trail
Skagway Alaska offers a unique glimpse of an era gone by and provides many outdoor recreational activities for its visitors
skagway • alaska • klondike gold rush • white pass railroad • chilkoot trail
Synchronized Fireflies in Tennessee
It's one of nature's odd shows and it only happens once a year. Hundreds of real fireflies that light up in unison. And it all happens in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
synchronized fireflies • nature show • gatlinburg • tn • smoky mountain national park
It's one of nature's odd shows and it only happens once a year. Hundreds of real fireflies that light up in unison. And it all happens in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
synchronized fireflies • nature show • gatlinburg • tn • smoky mountain national park
The Evolution of Ellis Island
Ellis Island has many stories, most about 12 million immigrants landing on its soil during a mere 62 year period in its long history.
ellis island history • samuel ellis • war of 1812 fort • immigration station • 12 million immigrants
Ellis Island has many stories, most about 12 million immigrants landing on its soil during a mere 62 year period in its long history.
ellis island history • samuel ellis • war of 1812 fort • immigration station • 12 million immigrants
Time Traveling: Planning Your Next Civil War Visit, Part II
Whether you plan on visiting a National Park Service site or a smaller state or local-run park, information about your destination is usually as close as your nearest computer.
visiting civil war sites • visiting historic sites • planning a visit to a civil war site • civil war • american civil war
Whether you plan on visiting a National Park Service site or a smaller state or local-run park, information about your destination is usually as close as your nearest computer.
visiting civil war sites • visiting historic sites • planning a visit to a civil war site • civil war • american civil war
Castle Garden Immigration Station
Castle Garden is, geographically and historically, in the background of Ellis Island. Yet, as a New York City immigration center, it should be a main attention-getter.
castle garden immigration center • ellis island rival • 8 million immigrants • german immigrants • irish immigrants
Castle Garden is, geographically and historically, in the background of Ellis Island. Yet, as a New York City immigration center, it should be a main attention-getter.
castle garden immigration center • ellis island rival • 8 million immigrants • german immigrants • irish immigrants
How Canals Operate
During America's Canal Age, men with little training as engineers created a way for water to run uphill using canals.
how canals operate • canal locks • aqueducts • artificial rivers • building the canal
During America's Canal Age, men with little training as engineers created a way for water to run uphill using canals.
how canals operate • canal locks • aqueducts • artificial rivers • building the canal
Western Gray Wolves
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service must decide whether or not to remove the controversial gray wolf from federal protections in the northern Rocky Mountains.
wolves • gray wolves • wolf reintroduction • yellowstone • public comments
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service must decide whether or not to remove the controversial gray wolf from federal protections in the northern Rocky Mountains.
wolves • gray wolves • wolf reintroduction • yellowstone • public comments
Camping 99 Destination Series: Michigan's Magnificent Outdoors!
The beautiful state of Michigan overflows with outdoor recreational areas and facilities. The two peninsulas are surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes, have thousands of inland lakes and streams and wilderness areas that support a wide variety of wildlife. Their State Park system is outstanding, offering visitors excellent camping and recreation facilities. What ever you enjoy doing in the outdoors, you will find it in Michigan.
camping • campground • camping in america • travel • michigan
The beautiful state of Michigan overflows with outdoor recreational areas and facilities. The two peninsulas are surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes, have thousands of inland lakes and streams and wilderness areas that support a wide variety of wildlife. Their State Park system is outstanding, offering visitors excellent camping and recreation facilities. What ever you enjoy doing in the outdoors, you will find it in Michigan.
camping • campground • camping in america • travel • michigan
Craters of the Moon National Park
Craters of the Moon National Monument is operated by the National Park Service. Visitors may see remnants of once live volcanoes in formations throughout the park.
craters of the moon national monument • volcano • lava • idaho • volcanic activity
Craters of the Moon National Monument is operated by the National Park Service. Visitors may see remnants of once live volcanoes in formations throughout the park.
craters of the moon national monument • volcano • lava • idaho • volcanic activity
Lighthouses of the Outer Banks
Romance and danger surround them as they stand upon the dunes, for three centuries now, ready to guide a passing ship from diseaster or a wearied traveler home.
outer banks • lighthouses • bodie island • corolla • cape hatteras
Romance and danger surround them as they stand upon the dunes, for three centuries now, ready to guide a passing ship from diseaster or a wearied traveler home.
outer banks • lighthouses • bodie island • corolla • cape hatteras
Perpetual Motion in Santa Monicas
Hiking the trails of The Santa Monica Mountains satisfies the stressed urbanites need to interact with the environment in a meaningful way. Nature's elixir for the soul.
park trails • wildlife health • fitness in the santa monica mountains trailhead • ocean views • hiking perpetual
Hiking the trails of The Santa Monica Mountains satisfies the stressed urbanites need to interact with the environment in a meaningful way. Nature's elixir for the soul.
park trails • wildlife health • fitness in the santa monica mountains trailhead • ocean views • hiking perpetual
"Send Coffins"
It still ranks as one of the worst disasters in American History. What made this event all the more tragic was that it could have been prevented.
johnstown flood • 1889 • south fork dam
It still ranks as one of the worst disasters in American History. What made this event all the more tragic was that it could have been prevented.
johnstown flood • 1889 • south fork dam
The Roebling Bridge across the Delaware -- connecting the past and present
The oldest existing wire cable suspension bridge in the nation -- the Delaware Aqueduct, or Roebling Bridge, as it is now known -- connects the small towns of Minisink Ford, N.Y., and Lackawaxen, P.A., on opposite sides of the Delaware River. John A. Roebling, future engineer for the Brooklyn Bridge, designed this suspension aqueduct and supervised its construction in 1848 as part of the 108-mile-long Delaware and Hudson Canal -- an engineering wonder of its day. Standing on the bridge takes you back to a bygone era when canal boats floated high above this picturesque river.
minisink lackawaxen delaware roebling brooklyn bri
The oldest existing wire cable suspension bridge in the nation -- the Delaware Aqueduct, or Roebling Bridge, as it is now known -- connects the small towns of Minisink Ford, N.Y., and Lackawaxen, P.A., on opposite sides of the Delaware River. John A. Roebling, future engineer for the Brooklyn Bridge, designed this suspension aqueduct and supervised its construction in 1848 as part of the 108-mile-long Delaware and Hudson Canal -- an engineering wonder of its day. Standing on the bridge takes you back to a bygone era when canal boats floated high above this picturesque river.
minisink lackawaxen delaware roebling brooklyn bri
DON'T LET WILD HORSES STOP YOU FROM ENJOYING CHINCOTEAGUE, VIRGI
This is a nature article about Chincoteague, Virginia.
nature • vacation
This is a nature article about Chincoteague, Virginia.
nature • vacation
Floriculture and Horticulture Feed the Soul
Much of American agriculture feeds the body. But floriculture and horticulture feed the soul. Learn more about this rapidly expanding industry!
horticulture • gardening • floriculture • landscape • landscaping
Much of American agriculture feeds the body. But floriculture and horticulture feed the soul. Learn more about this rapidly expanding industry!
horticulture • gardening • floriculture • landscape • landscaping
Getting Involved
As individuals, we can play a part in preserving literary sites.
literary landmarks • literary tours • historic preservation • national register of historic places • friends of libraries usa
As individuals, we can play a part in preserving literary sites.
literary landmarks • literary tours • historic preservation • national register of historic places • friends of libraries usa
Eighth President Martin Van Buren
A brief outline of Martin Van Buren's early life in Kinderhook, New York, with photos of his home.
martin van buren • eighth president • red fox of kinderhook • republican • thomas jefferson
A brief outline of Martin Van Buren's early life in Kinderhook, New York, with photos of his home.
martin van buren • eighth president • red fox of kinderhook • republican • thomas jefferson
Enjoying Historic Atlanta
The southern city of Atlanta has seen some truly historic moments during its history and these well-known landmarks blend education and enjoyment for visitors.
atlanta • historic landmarks • underground atlanta • world of coca cola • gone with the wind
The southern city of Atlanta has seen some truly historic moments during its history and these well-known landmarks blend education and enjoyment for visitors.
atlanta • historic landmarks • underground atlanta • world of coca cola • gone with the wind
History of ANWR
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been controversial since its inception, yet few know much about the refuge beyond its potential for oil production.
anwr • arctic national wildlife refuge • oil exploration in anwr • history of anwr • legislation establishing thearctic national wildli
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has been controversial since its inception, yet few know much about the refuge beyond its potential for oil production.
anwr • arctic national wildlife refuge • oil exploration in anwr • history of anwr • legislation establishing thearctic national wildli
National Parks Discounts
Golden Age Passports Still OK for free entrance to national parks, but new $10 cards are now in effect; campgrounds discounts too
national parks senior free passes • national park discounts • state parks discounts • seniors free entry • campgrounds discounts
Golden Age Passports Still OK for free entrance to national parks, but new $10 cards are now in effect; campgrounds discounts too
national parks senior free passes • national park discounts • state parks discounts • seniors free entry • campgrounds discounts
RV in Scotts Bluff, SW Nebraska
Covered wagons rolled across the Nebraska prairie, their eyes seeking Scotts Bluff, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail that is now a national monument.
scott's bluff national monument • oregon trail emigrants • ft. laramie • nebraska landmark • rving oregon trail landmarks
Covered wagons rolled across the Nebraska prairie, their eyes seeking Scotts Bluff, a prominent landmark on the Oregon Trail that is now a national monument.
scott's bluff national monument • oregon trail emigrants • ft. laramie • nebraska landmark • rving oregon trail landmarks
Scotts Bluff - Oregon Trail, NB
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
California Gold Rush in 1849 summoned easterners across the Mississippi River and to travel over the most rugged terrain in the mid 19th century.
oregon trail • scottsbluff • fur trade • st. louis • nebraska
Shenandoah National Park
Whether visiting the nation's capital, Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon or Monticello, there is a storied and beautiful National Park waiting nearby.
camping near washington d.c. • things to do near washington d.c. • birdwatching in virginia • hiking in virginia mountains • camping near charlottesville
Whether visiting the nation's capital, Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon or Monticello, there is a storied and beautiful National Park waiting nearby.
camping near washington d.c. • things to do near washington d.c. • birdwatching in virginia • hiking in virginia mountains • camping near charlottesville
Take Kids to a Family History Game Show
The National Archives has teamed with the National Park Service to sponsor at Ellis Island a live family history game show that teaches some basic genealogy.
family history game show • ellis island • basic genealogy • passenger lists • naturalization lists
The National Archives has teamed with the National Park Service to sponsor at Ellis Island a live family history game show that teaches some basic genealogy.
family history game show • ellis island • basic genealogy • passenger lists • naturalization lists
Three Wild Buffalo Captured
Three bull bison were the focus of a Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) operation on the Gallatin National Forest.
wildlife • buffalo
Three bull bison were the focus of a Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) operation on the Gallatin National Forest.
wildlife • buffalo
Tick Tock Time's a wastin'
Feeling the frenzy of the holidays instead of the fun? Still looking for unique gift ideas? Then hit the trail. North Carolina's Craft Trail can help.
last minute gifts • frenzied • holiday • christmas • hanukkah
Feeling the frenzy of the holidays instead of the fun? Still looking for unique gift ideas? Then hit the trail. North Carolina's Craft Trail can help.
last minute gifts • frenzied • holiday • christmas • hanukkah
Volunteering in the US
Volunteering to help others can be a wonderful way of giving and loving others but let's remember the others we are helping before we count the personal gain or benefit.
volunteering to help others • volunteer for government • find place to volunteer • give back in life • volunteering without excuses
Volunteering to help others can be a wonderful way of giving and loving others but let's remember the others we are helping before we count the personal gain or benefit.
volunteering to help others • volunteer for government • find place to volunteer • give back in life • volunteering without excuses
Yellowstone Learning in Winter
Yellowstone National Park's new winter Lodging and Learning Program allows visitors to adventure in the park while learning about the park's science, history and art.
yellowstone national park • yellowstone association institute • winter sports • backcountry skiing • skiers
Yellowstone National Park's new winter Lodging and Learning Program allows visitors to adventure in the park while learning about the park's science, history and art.
yellowstone national park • yellowstone association institute • winter sports • backcountry skiing • skiers
18th CENTURY MUSEUMS by Mary Haegele
Museums that are responsible for collections of 18th century artifacts or existed themselves since the 18th century.
century • british • museums • antiquities • japansese
Museums that are responsible for collections of 18th century artifacts or existed themselves since the 18th century.
century • british • museums • antiquities • japansese
Arizona Outdoors Vacation
Plan an outdoors getaway to Arizona and see the natural beauty of this southwestern US state; from the red rocks of Sedona to the Big Room at Kartchner.
arizona outdoors vacation • arizona outdoors getaway • natural wonders of arizona • grand canyon vacation • superstition mountains
Plan an outdoors getaway to Arizona and see the natural beauty of this southwestern US state; from the red rocks of Sedona to the Big Room at Kartchner.
arizona outdoors vacation • arizona outdoors getaway • natural wonders of arizona • grand canyon vacation • superstition mountains
Better Bighorn Browns and Backcasts
Fishing for trout on Wyoming's Bighorn River
fishing • trout • wyoming • big horn river
Fishing for trout on Wyoming's Bighorn River
fishing • trout • wyoming • big horn river
Budget Travel in Philadelphia
Gooey cheesesteaks are a must in Philadelphia and so are imitating Rocky, visiting the Mütter Museum and seeing the Liberty Bell.
things to do in philadelphia • visit philadelphia • philadelphia budget travel • philadelphia travel • city of brotherly love
Gooey cheesesteaks are a must in Philadelphia and so are imitating Rocky, visiting the Mütter Museum and seeing the Liberty Bell.
things to do in philadelphia • visit philadelphia • philadelphia budget travel • philadelphia travel • city of brotherly love
Buffalo Hunt Cancelled
Buffalo Field Campaign Applauds Decision to Stop Bison Hunt
bison • buffalo • wildlife
Buffalo Field Campaign Applauds Decision to Stop Bison Hunt
bison • buffalo • wildlife
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
On June 5, 1999, a huge crowd gathered to watch the moving of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to its new location.
lighthouses carolina • north carolina • carolina travel • ocean • ships
On June 5, 1999, a huge crowd gathered to watch the moving of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to its new location.
lighthouses carolina • north carolina • carolina travel • ocean • ships
Cut Vacation Gas Use, Costs
A guide to reducing your gas consumption during summertime getaways.
gas costs • fuel consumption • gas prices • conservation • cycing
A guide to reducing your gas consumption during summertime getaways.
gas costs • fuel consumption • gas prices • conservation • cycing
DOL's 2003-2004 slaughter season has begun
Montana Department of Livestock Shoots Bull Buffalo on Yellowstone National Park Boundary.
bison • buffalo • wildlife
Montana Department of Livestock Shoots Bull Buffalo on Yellowstone National Park Boundary.
bison • buffalo • wildlife
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