150 years after “Seward’s Folly,” Alaska is a national treasure
March 30 was the 150-year anniversary of the day the United States purchased Alaska. US Secretary of State William Seward signed a treaty with Russia. In it, he agreed to…
U.S. National Park Service celebrates its 100th year
On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed a law that created the National Park Service. It was designed to manage and care for the U.S. national parks. At that…
Once Mount McKinley, North America’s tallest peak is now officially Denali
The tallest mountain in North America is officially taking its name back. President Obama announced in September that Alaska's Mount McKinley will officially be known as Denali. Locals have already been calling…
RT @JDFossilBedsNPS: Want more experience doing paleontology research, fieldwork, fossil preparation, or museum work? Then you should apply…
(about 3 hours ago)Prickly post ahead! A porcupine was recently caught poking around the visitor center at @KatmaiNPS. How about some… https://t.co/Npn7N4MheS
(about 3 hours ago)RT @NPSInternation: From a satisfed NPSOIA #WorldHeritage #JuniorRanger https://t.co/GQPDHnQaZ5
(about 5 hours ago)I’m frosty and I snow it. ⛄️ Don't get the winter blues. Come out and play at a national park this season to enjoy… https://t.co/7yVimyOubV
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