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October 17, 2012
National Fossil Day
Join paleontologists and park rangers in celebrating the third annual National Fossil Day on October 17. Nationwide special events organized by the National Park Service will promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational values.

October 04, 2012
Newest Edition of Park Science Now Online
The most recent edition of Park Science has been published and is now available online. Explore useful and interesting examples of applied park research.

June 07, 2012
Eclipse Video
Miss the eclipse on Sunday, May 20, 2012? Live in a part of the world where the eclipse couldn't be viewed? Watch the highlights in this 5-minute video which was taken during the National Park Service's hour-long live video stream of the event.

March 27, 2012
E. O. Wilson Video Series
In a series of four videos, Dr. E.O. Wilson, professor emeritus at Harvard University, discusses the importance of respecting the planet's biodiversity and the role the National Park Service plays in preserving it. Gain a better understanding of the roles even the little things play in our ecosystems and the spark that started the movement toward protecting them.

January 16, 2012
Economic Benefits Report
The National Park System received 281 million recreation visits in 2010. These visits contributed 258,400 jobs, $9.8 billion in labor income, and $16.6 billion in value added to the national economy. Learn more in the "Economic Benefits to Local Communities from National Park Visitation and Payroll, 2010" report.