News about 'National Park Service'

Oct 29, 2011

Statue of Liberty celebrates 125th anniversary, 125 new Americans sworn in during celebration

By in Lifestyle, United States 1 comment

The Statue of Liberty in New York celebrated its 125 year on Friday, October 28, 2011, along with its new accessories, as 125 new Americans sworn in that day during celebration. Howitzers from Fort Hamilton on display for the 125th anniversary celebration of the Statue of Liberty Image Credit: Statue of Liberty National Monument Facebook [...]


Aug 24, 2011

Virginia Earthquake Damages and Update (Photo)

By in Natural Disasters, Science, United States, World 1 comment

Virginia Earthquake epicenter Image Credit: USGS A Virginia earthquake on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, measured by the US Geological Survey (USGS) at 5.8 magnitude, is reportedly the strongest tremor experienced by the state in 44 years. Several international news sites has reported some of the damages brought about the strong Virginia earthquake. One of the [...]


Aug 11, 2011

Statue of Liberty to close for a year during $27-million renovation, Liberty Island remain opens

By in Announcement, United States No comments

Updated: October 29, 2011 12:47 a.m. Read Statue of Liberty celebrates 125th anniversary, 125 new Americans sworn in during celebration The Statue of Liberty will be closed for a year during its renovation estimated to be worth $27 million, while Liberty Island will remain open. Statue of Liberty in Liberty Island Image Credit: Getty Images [...]


Apr 23, 2011

Earth Day Deals: National Park Service Offers Free Admission

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National Park Service Logo Image Credit: Wikipedia.org In cooperation with Earth Day celebration, 349 National Parks in the US offers free admission which started on April 16 and will end on April 24. The announcement was posted on National Park Service official website. National Park Service said on their website that “this year’s focus, Healthy [...]