National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2010 Contacts: Rebecca Wiles, White Sands National Monument, Rebecca_Wiles@nps.gov, 575-679-2599 ext. 230 Elise Cleva, NPS Headquarters, Elise_M_Cleva@nps.gov, 202-208-6843 White Sands National Monument America’s Best Idea: National Park Getaway Alamogordo, N.M. – It’s no secret that the American Southwest is a top spot for outdoor recreation. [...]

National Park Service News Release For Immediate Release: August 25, 2010 Contacts: Barbara Wyatt, 202-354-2252, barbara_wyatt@nps.gov Elise Cleva, 202-208-6843, elise_m_cleva@nps.gov Historic Preservation Bonanza in Former Boomtown National Register of Historic Places & National Historic Landmarks Workshop WASHINGTON: The Nevada State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service are sponsoring a two-day workshop on the [...]

National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 2010 Contacts: Mark Hertig, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Mark_Hertig@nps.gov, 308-436-9768 Elise Cleva, NPS Headquarters, Elise_M_Cleva@nps.gov, 202-208-6843 Agate Fossil Beds National Monument America’s Best Idea: National Park Getaway HARRISON, Neb. – Asking someone chosen at random what lies beneath the surface of Nebraska might elicit [...]

National Park Service News Release For immediate release: August 23, 2010 Contact: David Barna, 202-208-6843, David_Barna@nps.gov Julia Washburn Named Associate Director for Interpretation & Education Creative, experienced entrepreneur will lead new organization WASHINGTON: The National Park Service is best known for the places of stunning natural beauty entrusted to its care; places where millions of [...]

National Park Service News Release For Immediate Release: August 19, 2010 Contact: Elise Cleva, 202-208-6843, Elise_M_Cleva@nps.gov U.S. Park Police Officer Honored by Women in Federal Law Enforcement Association Mariea Clowers wins service award WASHINGTON, DC: United States Park Police Officer Mariea Clowers has received the Public Service Recognition Award from the Women in Federal Law [...]

National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2010 Contacts: Carla Hahn, Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River, Carla_Hahn@nps.gov, 570-729-8251 Elise Cleva, NPS Headquarters, Elise_M_Cleva@nps.gov, 202-208-6843 Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River America’s Best Idea: National Park Getaway BEACH LAKE, Pa. – “Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream,” goes a [...]

  National Park Service News Release   For Immediate Release: August 17, 2010   Contacts: Elise Cleva, 202-208-6843, Elise_M_Cleva@nps.gov                  Paul Hawke, 202-354-2023, Paul_Hawke@nps.gov     Civil War Battlefields to be Protected   National Park Service announces grants       WASHINGTON: The National Park Service has awarded close to $1 million in grants for [...]

National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2010 Contacts: James M. Shea, Longfellow National Historic Site, Jim_Shea@nps.gov, 617-876-4492 Elise Cleva, NPS Headquarters, Elise_M_Cleva@nps.gov, 202-208-6843 Longfellow National Historic Site America’s Best Idea: National Park Getaway CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – This week’s National Park Getaway, one in a series of travel articles brought to you [...]

National Park Service News Release For release – August 11, 2010 Contact: David Barna, (202) 208-6843, David_Barna@nps.gov Jennifer Mummart, (202) 208-4986, Jennifer_Mummart@nps.gov Junior Rangers Like to Move it, Move it National parks reward physical activity WASHINGTON – “Let’s Move Outside, Junior Rangers!” is First Lady Michelle Obama’s call to kids across the country. Today, 16 [...]

National Park Service News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2010 Contacts: Nichole Fifer, Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial, nichole_fifer@nps.gov, 419-285-2184 Elise Cleva, NPS Headquarters, Elise_M_Cleva@nps.gov, 202-208-6843 Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial America’s Best Idea: National Park Getaway PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio – Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial offers travelers an opportunity to leave [...]