(West Virginia) The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on October 2, 1968, and protects many of our nation's most spectacular rivers. Celebrate the 40th Anniversary with National Park Service at New River Gorge this weekend, October 4-5, 2008. National Parks Conservation Association, National Geographics Society and other partners are joining in the celebration. Full Story | More Info

(Washington, DC) September 15-October 15 is designated Hispanic Heritage Month. “Getting Involved: Our Families, Our Community and Our Nation” is the theme. Several historical events are planned: September 15 marks the Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua; September 16 marks the Mexican Independence Day and October 12 is Columbus Day. Full Story | More News

(Washington, DC) The National Park Service offers a new, on-line Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary that explores the lives and contributions of all 43 American presidents. The Travel Itinerary features the White House and more than 70 other sites nationwide that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Full Story | More News