Nov 22 Watch 7:04 National parks turn into classrooms to turn a new generation into nature lovers By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 2:20 National parks explorer urges Americans to ‘get out there and see’ them By PBS News Hour Last June, Darius Nabors embarked upon a journey: in honor of the National Park Service's 100th birthday, he would explore the country’s 59 national parks in 59 weeks. “I traded the modern conveniences of life...for beautiful sunrises, beautiful sunsets and… Continue watching
Aug 24 National Park Service hopes to convince minorities that this land is their land, too By Felicia Fonseca and Beatriz Costa-Lima, Associated Press GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — When Asha Jones and other Grand Canyon interns arrived for their summer at the national park, they were struck by its sheer immensity, beauty and world-class hiking trails. Soon, they noticed something else. Continue reading
Mar 04 Watch 3:03 Pair tackles 59 national parks in 59 weeks By PBS News Hour Last year, 30-year-old Darius Nabors decided to quit his job and embark on the journey of a lifetime: a tour of all 59 of the country’s national parks in 59 weeks. Nabors was inspired by his father, a former park… Continue watching
Mar 04 These guys quit their day jobs to visit every single national park By Julia Griffin Last year, 30-year-old Darius Nabors did something many Americans only dream of. He quit his job and hit the road. Continue reading
Dec 31 Obama, lawmakers see centennial as chance to spruce up parks By Kevin Freking, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the nation prepared for the 50th birthday of the National Park Service with a spending splurge that refurbished Independence Hall in Philadelphia and helped complete the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and the… Continue reading
Oct 09 The fuss over dogs in this national park? It’s your government at work By Spencer Michels Why would we spend much time worrying about whether dogs are allowed to run off-leash in a national park on the far western coast of the U.S.? The story is a lesson in how government works, or doesn’t, depending on… Continue reading
Jul 09 House pulls vote on Confederate flag displays in federal cemeteries By Andrew Taylor, David Espo, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The House is about to put its members on record on whether Confederate flags can decorate rebel graves in historic federal cemeteries and if their sale should be banned in national park gift shops. Continue reading
Jun 17 Will climate change stop people from visiting America’s national parks? By Laura Santhanam Climate change might influence attendance at U.S. national parks, which attract 273 million visitors per year and support 238,000 jobs. Continue reading
Apr 01 U.S. raises entrance fees for some national parks By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Be prepared to pay a bit more if you're headed to some national parks and recreation areas this summer. Continue reading