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Tips to Limit Flood, Storm Damage to Family Heirlooms

2008-09-15T00:05:05Z

Tropical storms and other flood events such as rivers overflowing their banks are often termed disasters because of injuries, fatalities and the destruction of homes and businesses. Part of the disaster is the loss of family culture or heirlooms.

"I am so saddened by the stories of people who have lost so much from floods and storms," said National Park Service Director Mary A. Bomar. "They often look into the camera and tell us ‘they're only photos and we're alive' but those emotions can't hide the truth - loss of personal heirlooms is devastating."

TSA, Airlines Seek Alternatives To Pat Downs

2011-05-30T23:13:22Z

There's one thing that everyone agrees on ... airport pat downs have got to go.

After news of children being patted down, women complaining of assault from overzealous TSA officials, and rising complaints of privacy violations, alternatives are now being looked at to replace the controversial TSA program.

Cycling in Montana’s Flathead Valley for Great Autumn Colors

2011-09-24T20:51:02Z

Cycling in Montana's Flathead Valley is stunning in the autumn months. Highways are wide open and, with the summer visitor rush over, largely unoccupied by vehicles.

Autumn weekends spent in the Flathead Valley can be one of the most enjoyable times in Montana. The aspens and larch trees across the valley are bright with golden fall hues, and the temperatures are still warm during the sunlight hours and crisp during the evening.

Key Section Added to Santa Monica Mountains Backbone Trail

2011-09-25T22:26:22Z

One of three critical remaining pieces of land necessary to complete the 65-mile Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area has been acquired by the National Park Service.

The five-acre property, acquired in September 2011, is along the Etz Meloy Motorway, and is close to a popular lookout that offers a 360-degree view of the ocean, mountains and inland valleys accessible from the Encinal Canyon Trailhead.

Careful Planning Makes Your Family’s Road Trip More Safe, Enjoyable

2010-02-01T01:00:18Z

Road trips are the perfect way to experience America and especially the wide open spaces of the West. But too often I find that when folks set out in their car, or even an RV, they don't plan for the trip in the same way they might if they were flying.

Road trips require the same amount of planning as flying and possibly more. First make sure the family car or RV is in good shape and serviced. Be sure and check tires and replace them if worn past recommended levels. It's a lot easier to get that tire replaced at your local tire shop than when you are stranded hundreds of miles from nowhere.

Northern California’s Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad Readies for April 1 Opening

2010-03-16T10:00:00Z

Despite unusually heavy winter rains and snow, the owner of the historic Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad said the line will open April 1, 2010 and begin its 44th year as one of northern California's favorite visitor attractions.

"We have had a lot of snow up there this year," said Max Stauffer, owner of the railroad. "One storm in particular dropped a lot of very wet, and as a result, heavy, snow. It brought a lot of trees down over the lines that we are now clearing up."

11 Trails in the West Added to National Recreation Trails System

2010-05-29T10:00:00Z

To help mark 2010's National Trails Day on June 5, eight states in the West have had a total of 11 trails designated as National Recreation Trails by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.

The new National Recreation Trails in the West, along with 20 additional National Recreation Trails announced on May 25 by Salazar, add more than 716 miles of trails to the National Trails System.

The eight Western states are Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Texas and Washington.

Historic Grand Canyon Depot Marks 100 Years of Welcoming Visitors

2010-08-16T10:00:00Z

The Grand Canyon Depot turns 100 in 2010, marking a century of welcoming millions of visitors to Grand Canyon National Park.

The modest-looking two-and-a-half story log structure that is the Grand Canyon Depot has served as the point of entry for park tourists traveling aboard the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, Ariz., 65 miles to the south of the park.

Visitors first came to the Grand Canyon by steam train beginning in 1901 aboard the steam-driven Santa Fe Railway. Before the train option, travelers to the park could only arrive via a jarring all-day stagecoach ride from Flagstaff, Ariz.

Explore Springtime Wonders, Recreation at Yellowstone Clinic

2011-03-03T22:36:40Z

Join Yellowstone Association Institute naturalist MacNeil Lyons at the REI in Bozeman on March 10, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. for a free multi-media presentation on Springtime Wonders and Recreation in Yellowstone .

Learn how to take advantage of Yellowstone National Park's "shoulder season" through insider tips on which locations are the best for viewing wildlife, what park roads are open, as well as advice on how to travel safely and lightly on the land. Discover what impact your recreational opportunities might have on the resources during this quiet time in the park.

Hawaiian Airlines Launching Daily Flights to New York

2011-11-19T19:17:18Z

Hawaiian Airlines will launch daily nonstop service between New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Honolulu starting June 4, 2012.

"We are bringing Hawaii to New York," said Mark Dunkerley, Hawaiian's president and CEO. "We're the airline of choice for millions of people on the West Coast and in Asia, and we're excited to be bringing the Hawaiian experience to New York"