National Parks

Wisconsin lighthouse added to the National Register of Historic Places

By Sierra Moore | January 12, 2023

As noted in the nomination, the lighthouse represents four areas of significance: its maritime history, architecture, engineering and transportation.

Great Lakes National Parks see record visitors in 2020

By Kyle Davidson | May 4, 2021

As pandemic restrictions pushed people outdoors in 2020, visitors sought refuge in the National Parks System.

National parks offer visitors a wintertime escape

By Anne Hooper | December 18, 2020

Many joys of the holiday season, such as getting together with loved ones, are on hold this year. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, restrictions on travel and sizable gatherings remain in place. However, many outdoor venues remain open, including national parks in the Great Lakes region.

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Deferred maintenance at Michigan’s national parks has added up to a big bill

By Kyle Davidson | January 31, 2020

National parks in Michigan and across the country are in a $12 billion hole in funding for infrastructure repairs and deferred maintenance, according to a new report.

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Can a name change bring more visitors to Indiana Dunes?

By Andrew Blok | April 8, 2019

The National Park Service operates memorials, historic sites, nature preserves, parkways, parks and dozens of other facilities. Sixty-one are national parks and three are national lakeshores. Can a name change draw visitors?