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August 25th 1916 was the official start of National Park Service, which was created to "preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations." Since this time the parks system has grown to over 400 national parks. The NPS is host to many programs around the world that bring us together to celebrate our national cultural and natural treasures and traditions. With so many parks available, there’s always something new to discover. And, as you visit a new park, share your "park story" on social media using #MyParkStory or #MiParqueMiHistoria.  Did You Know? The National Park Service has virtual activities to experience. Find out more about these events, parks to explore, and schedules of upcoming programs to join on their website and social networks.  

  The rock in Bryce Canyon is composed of layer after layer of sediment deposits, deposited millions of years ago when the area was at the bottom of a lake. Now the Paria River has exposed the layers, allowing a detailed history of the lake to be determined. The Park itself was established in 1924, and was named after an early settler in the area, Ebenezer Bryce. He emigrated from Scotland, married a local girl then moved southwards in stages, building sawmills as he went. Bryce Canyon is not a canyon. It is the spectacular edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, a place where intricately carved towers and archways of stone shimmer in a dazzling array of color under the bright sun. The state of Utah in the United States is home to many beautiful National Parks, and Bryce Canyon National Park ranks as one of the most magnificent and awe inspiring. 15 million years ago the earth in this region began to shift, forming a series of plateaus. The Paunsaugunt is an extensive plateau, with the Pa...

  Cruises to Alaska offer a unique opportunity to explore the state's natural beauty while enjoying a intimate adventure unlike any other. With a diverse selection of large and small cruises available, you'll find many options for a great trip to Alaska, and below you'll find a few suggestions to help you plan your next adventure: Celebrating over 30 years of Alaska exploration, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic offers the Undersea Alaska Program, that lets you experience the beauty and mysteries of life beneath the ocean's surface. An undersea specialist onboard each Alaska expedition will dive 40-80 feet below the water and collect high-definition footage to share as well.  Lindblad Expeditions' Alaska itineraries include the eight-day Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness and the 12-day Alaska, British Columbia and San Juan Islands trips offered May through September. Its fleet includes two 62-guest vessels that voyage into remote passages where you ca...

  If an Alaskan Cruise sounds good, AdventureSmith Explorations has a premier program to join, the Great National Parks of Alaska. It begins with an adventure cruise embarking in Juneau, climaxing 18 days later in Anchorage. This land-sea journey via multiple modes of transportation, embraces much of the best Alaska has to offer.  You'll travel for eight days aboard the 60-guest Wilderness Adventurer taking multiple days to visit Glacier Bay National Park, then transfer to Anchorage for a ride on the Alaskan Railroad along the coast from Anchorage to Seward. The next leg is a half-day marine wildlife cruise into Kenai Fjords National Park to Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge, the only accommodation located within the park.  After returning to Anchorage by boat and rail, a narrated road trip delivers you deep into Denali National Park for three intense days of sightseeing and wildlife viewing. Accommodations are deep within the park, at the end of the 92-mile park road on family...