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Glacier National Park
Avalanche Lake Trail
- Type: Place
The Avalanche Lake Trail begins in the same place as the Trail of the Cedars and the Avalanche Campground. The trail climbs steadily through an old growth forest to an alpine like with outstanding waterfalls. Avalanche Lake 2.3 mi (3.7 km), one way Elevation gain: 500 ft (152 m) Trailhead: Avalanche Picnic Area
- Type: Article
Bats are amazing animals and a formidable force against insect pests, but a nasty fungal disease is killing them. A coordinated national response brings hope.
Boston African American National Historic Site
Maria W. Stewart
- Type: Person
Abolitionist and women’s rights advocate Maria W. Stewart was one of the first women of any race to speak in public in the United States. She was also the first Black American woman to write and publish a political manifesto. Her calls for Black people to resist slavery, oppression, and exploitation were radical and influential.
Manhattan Project National Historical Park
Latinx Experiences at Hanford: Michelle Molina
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Listen to clips from an oral history interview with Michelle Molina as she shares memories of living in Ecuador with friends and family as well as adjustments she made in her move to the Tri-Cities as a teenager in 2009. Many of the ways Michelle found community in the Tri-Cities was connecting with other students who had roots outside the United States. Her involvement with the International Club at Hanford High School was a definitive moment in her life.
Death Valley National Park
Harmony Borax Works
- Type: Place
The stories of borax (white gold) and the famous 20-mule teams come to life at this historic borax processing site. Walk: 0.4 mi (0.6km)
Mount Rainier National Park
Twin Firs Trailhead
- Type: Place
Twin Firs Loop Trail is a 0.4 mi/0.6 km trail that explores old-growth forest. The trailhead is located 2 miles west of Longmire along the road between the Nisqually Entrance and Longmire.
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This finding aid describes the Vera B. Craig Papers, part of the NPS History Collection.
Arches National Park
Tower Arch Trail
- Type: Place
This trail climbs up a rock wall, cuts across a valley, and then meanders through sandstone fins and sand dunes. Reaching this trailhead requires driving 8 mi (14 km) on unpaved roads, which wash out quickly in rainstorms. Roundtrip Distance: 2.6 mi (4.2 km) Time: 2-3 hours Elevation Change: 290 ft (89 m)
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bristlecone Loop Trailhead
- Type: Place
A short path through fir and pine leads to the easy 1.0 mi/1.6 km Bristlecone Loop, as well as the 8.8 mile (14.2 km) backcountry Riggs Spring Loop and 23 mile (37 km) Under-the-Rim Trail. Though the Bristlecone Loop trail only climbs 200 feet (61 m) and is rated as Easy, be sure to carry water, wear ankle-supporting footwear, and postpone your hike if lightning is expected.The Bristlecone Loop reaches elevations over 9,100 feet (2778 m). Here you will pass by bristlecone pin
Arches National Park
Delicate Arch Viewpoint Trails
- Type: Place
See the most famous arch in the park at a distance from one of these viewpoints. Lower Viewpoint is level and wheelchair-accessible; with a roundtrip distance of 200 ft (61 m). Upper Viewpoint is moderately strenuous: Roundtrip Distance: 0.5 mi (0.8 km) Time: 30-45 min Elevation Change: 171 ft (52 m)
Arches National Park
Sand Dune Arch Trail
- Type: Place
Hike through deep sand to find this hidden arch between tall sandstone walls. You may also choose to continue across a grassland to Broken Arch, returning via the same trail or making a loop through the campground. Roundtrip Distance: 0.4 mi (0.6 km) Time: 15-30 min Elevation Change: 0 ft (0 m)
Arches National Park
Broken Arch Trail
- Type: Place
From the trailhead at the Sand Dune Arch parking area, the trail crosses a large meadow to Broken Arch. You can return from there or continue through the arch to the campground, then circle back through fins with sand dunes and some moderate scrambling. Roundtrip Distance: 1.2 mi (1.9 km) Time: 30-60 minutes Elevation Change: 59 ft (18 m)
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bristlecone Loop Trailhead at Rainbow Point
- Type: Place
A short path through fir and pine leads to the easy 1.0 mi/1.6 km Bristlecone Loop, as well as the 8.8 mile (14.2 km) backcountry Riggs Spring Loop and 23 mi/37 km Under-the-Rim Trail.
- Type: Article
This summer, nearly 100 interns from National Park Service (NPS) internship programs came together to share and celebrate their accomplishments during the annual NPS Internship Career and Leadership Workshop, which took place at the U.S. Department of the Interior Building in Washington, DC from August 5-9, 2024.
César E. Chávez National Monument
Philip Vera Cruz
- Type: Person
Philip Vera Cruz was a Filipino American labor organizer, farmworker, and leader in the Asian American movement. He played a central role in founding the United Farm Workers (UFW) union. Vera Cruz is best known for his role in the Delano Farmworkers strike and boycott, and his leadership in UFW, where he served as the second vice-president.
Canyonlands National Park
Pothole Point Trail
- Type: Place
This short loop trail (0.6 mi/1 km) crosses sandstone dimpled with pockets called potholes, which may be filled with surprising aquatic life.
Arches National Park
Skyline Arch Trail
- Type: Place
A short, out-and-back hike on well defined trail leads to an arch in a high wall. On a cold night in November 1940, a large chunk fell out of this arch, instantly doubling the size of its opening. Roundtrip Distance: 0.4 mi (0.6 km) Time: 10-20 min Elevation Change: 28 ft (8 m)
- Type: Person
Dorothy Stratton was the Director of the SPARS, the women’s reserve branch of the US Coast Guard during World War II. Her leadership during the war worked to integrate women into home front military posts and gain respect from their male colleagues. Her effort reflected a lifetime of work for women's inclusion and leadership.
Joshua Tree National Park
Mi Parque Mi Historia: Xochitl Lopez
- Type: Article
Nos dedicamos a resaltar y compartir el rico trasfondo y las diversas experiencias de algunos de nuestros guardabosques de parques nacionales. Al sumergirnos en sus historias, buscamos proporcionar a nuestra comunidad de visitantes del parque más que solo información; aspiramos a fomentar una comprensión más profunda e inspirar conexiones.
Arches National Park
Double Arch Viewpoint and Trail
- Type: Place
The tallest arch in the park at 122 ft (34 m), Double Arch is visible from The Windows parking loop. A relatively flat, gravel-surfaced path leads to the base of its two huge, arching spans. May be accessible to wheelchairs with some assistance. Roundtrip Distance: 0.6 mi (1 km) Time: 15-30 min Elevation Change: 30 ft (10 m)