Entries filed under 'National Park Service'

Seeking a Summer Internship? Grad Students Can Apply Now With the National Park Service

You need to apply by Jan. 13 to be considered for a National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI). If selected, you could spend 11 weeks as a summer consultant at a national park while being mentored by a project manager. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on December 28, 2012 12:15 PM & Tagged National Park Service, internships and summer | permalink | Comments



398 and Counting: Sites in 6 States May be Added to the National Park System

The National Park system added its 398th unit earlier this month when César E. Chávez National Monument was dedicated on Oct. 8. Where would you like to see the National Park Service add new properties? USA Today reports that sites in 6 states are candidates to join the system. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on October 22, 2012 11:30 AM & Tagged National Park Service, national historic sites, national monuments and national parks | permalink | Comments



A Look Back at Women in Our National Parks

What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever had to wear to work? Chances are the women of the pre-1978 National Park Service could top it. They used to have to dress more like flight attendants and roller-skating waitresses than park rangers—when they were allowed to serve at all, that is. In honor of the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day (today!), here’s a link to a National Park Service article that describes how far female rangers have come—including some photos you won’t want to miss. ...

Posted by Rachel M on March 8, 2011 3:10 PM & Tagged National Park Service, international women's day, rangers and women | permalink | Comments



National Park Service Freebie Days Announced for 2011

The National Park Service announced its 2011 schedule of entrance-fee-free days Tuesday: • Jan. 15-17 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday weekend) • April 16-24 (National Park Week) • June 21 (first day of summer) • Sept. 24 (Public Lands Day) • Nov. 11-13 (Veterans Day weekend) Parks that ordinarily change entrance fees will wave visitors through their gates on the dates above. Just keep in mind: While entrance fees are waived on the dates mentioned, other fees (such as camping, tours, ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on January 5, 2011 7:07 PM & Tagged National Park Service, fee-free days and national parks | permalink | Comments