Did you know that there are 400 endangered species living in the nation's 392 parks? Extinction is a real threat to many of the country’s cherished species. Even some of the country’s most well-known national parks are finding that populations of animals native to the area are dwindling. However…Read More
Hiker on the Window Trail, Big Bend National Park by Ryan Becker Hiking in Big Bend National Park Part 1 of the 5-part series: Big Bend National Park is one of the largest, most remote National Parks in the lower 48 states, yet it remains one of the least visited parks. "So?" You say to yours…Read More
By Clinton Steeds, http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwsteeds/ © Some rights reserved Eastern Region: Panther Junction & Rio Grande Village Hiking in Big Bend National Park Part 2 Part 2 of the 5-part series: Hiking in Big Bend National Park Welcome to Part 2 in our series on "Hikes in Big Ben…Read More
Admiring Sunset, Big Bend National Park http://www.flickr.com/photos/atbaker/5487962974/ By AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker © Some rights reserved Northern Region: Persimmon Gap Driving into the most remote, northern region of Big Bend National Park is kind of like a voyage to an unknown, untamed l…Read More
There are many options to choose from when deciding on a location for spring break with warm, sunny beach areas being the most popular. A different option that fulfills the warm and sunny as well as having a bit of sand, forest and mountains, and one which is becoming increasingly popular for spring…Read More
The National Park Service has been positively impacting communities, conservationists, and historic preservation efforts for years; 100 to be exact. August 25th, 2016 will mark the Service’s Centennial milestone and to commemorate this wonderful achievement, National Park Foundation and The Nation…Read More
