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NPS Holds First Public Night Tours of Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island
New York, NY (September 9, 2009) – To kick-off the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation’s celebration of the national parks on September 26 — National Public Lands Day — the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island will for the first time, open to the public for a special evening tour and program event... »
September 26: A Day of Service and Celebration in Your National Parks
WASHINGTON, DC (September 2, 2009) – Join the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation in making America’s Best Idea – the national parks – even better. On September 26, National Public Lands Day, the national parks will host visitors and volunteers for a special day of service and celebration. As part of the... »
National Park Service Showcases Historic Fort Point
SAN FRANCISCO – Monuments speak. “Paris,” proclaims the Eiffel Tower silhouetted against the city’s skyline. “Sydney!” exclaims the white “fins” of the city’s opera house. And, there’s no mistaking “San Francisco,” as soon as the Golden Gate Bridge comes into view. While symbols help us communicate and even reassure us, we know that a place like the City by... »
The Grand Canyon: A Whole Lot of Canyon, and People
Here is an article that I was debating on whether to write. I visited the Grand Canyon several weeks ago with a friend of mine visiting from out-of-town. The majestic, famous, and breathtaking Grand Canyon. The canyon is all that they say it is. A geological wonder and a geographical monument, it is an... »
Day One: Surprises Abound in the Arizona Desert
TEMPE, Arizona - Monday, July 6, 2009 began the first day of an adventure around Arizona. My good friend Laura arrived from Lousiana on Sunday and we ended a long end of driving enjoying some of the delicious Mexican-American food found all over here in Tempe, Arizona. It had been a long day for her,... »
Salazar Announces National Park Service Will Waive Fees on Three Summer Weekends to Increase Tourism, Boost Economy
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the National Park Service will offer three fee-free weekends this summer to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit these national treasures. There are 391 national parks located across the country in 49 states. “During these tough economic times, our national parks provide... »





