A century of the “best idea”
National Park Service turns 100 years old as park visitation soars and new challenges abound.
AuthorZack Tanner
Wheeling National Heritage Area
Wheeling’s National Heritage Area celebrates Civil War history, West Virginia’s “illegal” statehood and a diverse, quirky industrial legacy.
Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area: History and graffiti art
Rivers of Steel National Heritage site celebrates industrial and post-industrial history of Pittsburgh region in spray-painted color
Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area sidebar: New vessel to connect visitors to the Mon
Rivers of Steel will gain river access this fall with the takeover and operation of 90-foot-long Voyager tour boat.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail: Hikers chasing spring
Local communities grow more comfortable with having the Appalachian Trail as a neighbor.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail sidebar: Bad behavior
”A Walk in the Woods” film boosts popularity of the Appalachian Trail, but causes problems too due to users unfamiliar with trail ethics.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial: All about what’s missing and missed
An overwhelming sense of emptiness and loss continues in the gaping hole that was cleaved into the face of South Fork Dam 127 years ago.
Johnstown Flood National Memorial sidebar: An amazing tale of survival
Amid the big wave of death, an amazing tale of survival in Johnstown and beyond.
The National Park Service at 100: Our series overview
National Park Service sites in Pennsylvania include a broad spectrum of special places, some better known than others.