December 18th is the 50th birthday of the National Park Foundation, Chartered by Congress in 1967 as the official charity of…
Happy Hanukkah from an affiliated National Park Unit
There is one National Historic Site that preserves the history of religious freedom in the United States. It is Touro…
Why visit the Grand Canyon in Winter?
Most people visit the Grand Canyon during the summer. But once you’ve been there in the winter months you will…
Thanksgiving: Giving Thanks to the National Park Service
Does Thanksgiving make you think of National Parks? Not me. I think of turkey with all the trimmings, squash, corn,…
What’s so civil about Civil War? Visit Shiloh!
Yeah, I know, battlefields are a pretty sombre place and if you aren’t particularly into history, why would you want…
Veteran’s Day: Is Freedom Free?
On Veteran’s Day, this is something we should all reflect on as we give thanks to all of the men…
National Park Units: Does Size Really Matter?
National Park Units range in size from as large as 13.2 million acres to as small as 0.02 acres. So,…
Halloween and Witches in Salem
Happy Halloween! For most, thoughts of Halloween bring up visions of ghosts and goblins and witches. When you think of…
Plan your visit: Should I stay or should I go?
Does driving through and stopping at the visitor center count as actually visiting a National Park Unit? Yes, in some…
What is your Favorite National Park Unit?
Okay, let’s put it to bed right now! The toughest question you can be asked is “What is your favorite…