Destinations

NPS Holds First Public Night Tours of Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island

Thursday, September 10, 2009
By Administrator
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

Sunday, September 6, 2009
By Administrator
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

Friday, August 28, 2009
By Administrator
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

Saturday, July 18, 2009
By Bradly McGarr
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

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
By Bradly McGarr
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

Thursday, June 4, 2009
By Bradly McGarr
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... »