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Yosemite Vista
Yosemite, Not just a great Valley . . .
but a shrine to human foresight, strength of granite, power of glaciers, the persistence of life, and the tranquility of the High Sierra. Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States.
Grand Teton Vista
Grand Teton National Park
Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park preserves a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains, pristine lakes and extraordinary wildlife. World-renowned scenery attracts nearly four million visitors per year.
Recent National Park Service News
National Park Service Celebrates National Park Week April 19-27, 2008
(Washington, DC) National Park Week is an Annual Park Service week, proclaimed by the President to recognize, celebrate and to enjoy and experience America’s national parks. Full Story | More News
National Park Week at Rock Creek Park
(Washington, DC) Rock Creek Park’s Ranger-led programs are underway for the month of April through National Park Week. National Junior Ranger Day celebrations kick-off begins at 9:30 am until 4:00 pm, Saturday, April 19. Also, at 2:00 p.m. on April 19 is Arbor Day Exhibit, “Memorable Trees of Rock Creek Park”, Nature Center auditorium. Full Story | More news
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Celebrates Junior Ranger Day
(Tennessee, N. Carolina) The park will celebrate National Junior Ranger Day on Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children and their families can join in a variety of free hands-on activities from searching for salamanders to making dinner bells at the blacksmith shop. Plan your visit now and join the fun! Full Story | More news
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