http://usparks.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com National & State Parks GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-07-01T14:55:51Z Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:55:51 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 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 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:10:48 +0000 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 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:55:51 +0000 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 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:27:42 +0000 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 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:11:38 +0000 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 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:26:48 +0000 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 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:26:56 +0000 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 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:12:10 +0000 2009-06-16T14:12:10Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/14/new-food-storage-regulations-at-olympic-national-park.htm © xoque via FlickrMany parks offer places to hang food and other smelly items that may attract wildlife. If you're planning a backcountry trip in Olympic National Park... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/14/new-food-storage-regulations-at-olympic-national-park.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:28:05 +0000 2009-06-14T17:28:05Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/12/yosemite-buses-recieve-poor-results-after-surprise-inspection.htm © C G-K via FlickrYosemite's tour buses bring approximately 250,000 visitors per year. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol, and the... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/12/yosemite-buses-recieve-poor-results-after-surprise-inspection.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:51:51 +0000 2009-06-12T10:51:51Z http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/10/reservations-for-statue-of-liberty-crown-visits-begin-this-saturday.htm © laverrue via Flickr Celebrate this Independence Day with the reopening of the Statue of Liberty’s crown! July 4th marks the first time since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that the crown... http://usparks.about.com/b/2009/06/10/reservations-for-statue-of-liberty-crown-visits-begin-this-saturday.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:26:52 +0000 2009-06-10T10:26:52Z