The communities around the National Parks are concerned about the spread of the virus to local citizens.  However, economic pressures in these gateway towns are starting to mount.  Over $1 billion is spent annually by visitors in local economies...

I didn't even know this existed, but today (4/23) is World Book Day in the US! (Not to be confused with World Book Day in the UK, which was March 5th, or World Read Aloud Day, which was February...

As you know, many of the parks are closed or partially closed due to COVID 19. Please check with individual park sites before you make plans.  But if you can't go, attached is a link to short virtual tour, that...

Did you know April is Earth Month?  We may not be getting out as much as we would like, but we can still do things to lighten our spirit!  If you donate to "plant a tree" through the National...

Like many of you, I was thinking that now might be a great time to visit a National Park.  Fresh air, nature, and unlimited social distancing, combined with free entrance - what could be better!  Unfortunately, many people had...

Despite issues at some parks, the National Parks are setting new visitation records!  Just more reason to plan in advance, whether you want to camp, or stay at a local resort.  See this article about Joshua Tree, and other...

Congress introduced a bill to repair the US National Parks - “Restore America’s Parks and Public Lands Act.” Seems like a good way to spend money to me!  See the attached article: https://kfor.com/news/congress-working-to-repair-us-national-parks/  

OK, this is a no-brainer.  If you have not already, you need to subscribe to the free National Parks newsletter offered by the National Parks Foundation.  Go to the website http://www.nationalparks.org  and sign up.  It comes monthly, so you are...