- National Park Service
Official site for NPS. Features guides to each national park, campground and tour reservation center, and links to information on park history and wildlife.
www.nps.gov
- Links to the Past
Information and news from the National Park Service programs in archeology, ethnography, historic landscapes, historic structures, history, and museum management.
www.cr.nps.gov
- National Park Service Reservation Center
National Park Service campground and tour reservation site.
reservations.nps.gov
- Heritage Preservation Services
National Park Service program to preserve American battlefields, historic buildings, landmarks and landscapes, and tribal communities.
www2.cr.nps.gov
- National Register of Historic Places
Official list of U.S. cultural resources worthy of preservation.
www.cr.nps.gov/nr
- Junior Ranger Program
Offers students the opportunity to join the National Park Service as Junior Rangers. Includes information for each park, online programs, and other resources.
www.nps.gov/learn/juniorranger.htm
- Planning, Environment & Public Comment (PEPC)
National Park Service which allows access to current plans, environmental impact analyses, and related documents on public review.
parkplanning.nps.gov
- National Park Service: Employment Information
Career guide with information on internships, volunteer opportunities, and jobs such as park ranger.
www.nps.gov/personnel/index.htm
- National Park Service Historic Photo Collection
Searchable database of images covering a variety of subjects including park architecture, the Civilian Conservation Corps, Native Americans, scenic views, and more.
data2.itc.nps.gov/hafe/hfc/npsphoto.cfm
- Mission 66 Visitor Centers
Learn about modern architecture in the U.S. National Parks, 1956-1966. Includes maps and photos of individual park buildings, as well as information about preservation efforts.
www.mission66.com
- United States Park Ranger Lodge
Providing assistance and support to law enforcement rangers.
www.rangerfop.com
- National Park Service: Park of the Week
Features a new park or recreation area weekly with photographs, historical information, and a guide to attractions available at the park.
www.nps.gov/parkoftheweek
- American Battlefield Protection Program
Promotes the preservation of significant historic battlefields associated with wars on American soil.
www2.cr.nps.gov/abpp
- Maritime Heritage Program
Seeking to interpret and preserve America's maritime heritage. Includes a list of historic ships, lighthouses, and other landmarks.
www.cr.nps.gov/maritime
- History in the National Park Service
Collection of online books, research studies, oral histories, and essays historical themes written by NPS staff.
www.cr.nps.gov/history
- NPS Training and Development Programs
Offers training and development programs for employees to enable them to hone their skills to take care of American heritage sites.
www.nps.gov/training
- Park Geology
Information on the National Park Service's programs in geology and minerals management.
www2.nature.nps.gov/grd
- National Park Service History
Articles and timelines tracing the development of the National Park Service.
www.cr.nps.gov/history/hisnps
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