Grand Canyon National Park
Mary Elizabeth
Architect Mary Elizabeth Jane Colter was fascinated by Southwestern and American Indian cultures. Her talent and determination to reflect the heritage of the region led to her designs of the Desert View Watchtower, Hopi House, Bright Angel Lodge, Hermits Rest, Lookout Studio and Phantom Ranch (at canyon bottom). Virtually all of these are on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. Colter's ability to draw attention away from the works of man and to emphasize the natural beauty of the park is highlighted in the architectural legacy of the Grand Canyon.
Grand Canyon In Depth
News from the Parks
Trailmix.Net Launches the Yosemite National Park Scavenger Hunt
August 27, 2008 - 11:39am
Trailmix.Net is proud to introduce its first product, the Yosemite National Park Scavenger Hunt. As of Wednesday, August 27th, families with children that are planning to visit Yosemite National Park can get a copy of The Yosemite National Park Scavenger Hunt in the Trailmix.Net store.
August 27, 2008 - 11:39am
Trailmix.Net is proud to introduce its first product, the Yosemite National Park Scavenger Hunt. As of Wednesday, August 27th, families with children that are planning to visit Yosemite National Park can get a copy of The Yosemite National Park Scavenger Hunt in the Trailmix.Net store.
New Superintendent Spearheads National Park Service Move To Yankton
August 27, 2008 - 11:38am
Mike Madell has been superintendent of the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) for only a month, and already his office is going to the dogs. Madell is working out of his Yankton home until the MNRR moves its permanent headquarters from O’Neill to Yankton, likely within a year, he said.
August 27, 2008 - 11:38am
Mike Madell has been superintendent of the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) for only a month, and already his office is going to the dogs. Madell is working out of his Yankton home until the MNRR moves its permanent headquarters from O’Neill to Yankton, likely within a year, he said.
Guardians of the Wilderness
August 27, 2008 - 11:37am
The rain begins to fall as Voyageurs National Park Ranger Brad Farlinger walked into a campsite on Mukooda Lake. Farlinger asks the campers about their luck in catching fish, before checking to see if their food is stored in a food locker at the campsite. One of the adults staying at the campsite jokes that their little girl is afraid of bears and she puts the food away every day. Farlinger talks to the campers about camping permits before moving on to the next camp site.
August 27, 2008 - 11:37am
The rain begins to fall as Voyageurs National Park Ranger Brad Farlinger walked into a campsite on Mukooda Lake. Farlinger asks the campers about their luck in catching fish, before checking to see if their food is stored in a food locker at the campsite. One of the adults staying at the campsite jokes that their little girl is afraid of bears and she puts the food away every day. Farlinger talks to the campers about camping permits before moving on to the next camp site.
Yellowstone Visitor Diagnosed with Bubonic Plague
August 26, 2008 - 5:25pm
An out-of-state resident has been diagnosed with bubonic plague after recently visiting Teton County and Yellowstone National Park, the Wyoming Department of Health said Monday. State epidemiologist Tracy Murphy says the victim traveled to several sites within the park with a Boy Scout troop between July 26 and August 3.
August 26, 2008 - 5:25pm
An out-of-state resident has been diagnosed with bubonic plague after recently visiting Teton County and Yellowstone National Park, the Wyoming Department of Health said Monday. State epidemiologist Tracy Murphy says the victim traveled to several sites within the park with a Boy Scout troop between July 26 and August 3.
Bear Viewing Just One Attraction at Katmai Park
August 26, 2008 - 5:21pm
Katmai National Park in general, and Brooks Falls in particular, is well-known as a premier bear viewing area. In the summer, dozens of grizzlies gather at the falls to take their pick of millions of migrating red salmon. But that’s not the reason the park was formed.
August 26, 2008 - 5:21pm
Katmai National Park in general, and Brooks Falls in particular, is well-known as a premier bear viewing area. In the summer, dozens of grizzlies gather at the falls to take their pick of millions of migrating red salmon. But that’s not the reason the park was formed.
