Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
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In Detail
History In the Spring of 1846, all eyes turned toward events on the Rio Grande. When a long-brewing territorial dispute between the United States and Mexico erupted into war, residents of both nations clam ... read more.
Just For Kids Be A Junior Ranger Become a Palo Alto Battlefield Junior Ranger! Contact the park to obtain a Junior Ranger booklet and complete the activities to earn your badge.Park Video An educational video espe ... read more.
Lodging & Dining Lodging The park offers no lodging or camping facilities. The City of Brownsville offers a number of hotels and RV parks. Reservation information can be obtained from the Brownsville Convention and V ... read more.
Natural World Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site was created to recognize an important historical event, but it is also notable for its natural features. Drawn around an expanse of more than 3,400 acre ... read more.
Planning Your Visit Palo Alto Battlefield is a relatively new park with a small staff and limited visitor activities opportunities at this time. Nevertheless, the park is entering a period of rapid development and cha ... read more.
Sights to See Nearby Attractions Brownsville, Texas is situated 20 miles from Gulf of Mexico and the South Padre Island tourist area. Brownsville also borders Mexico and the Mexican city of Matamoros. Nearby area ... read more.
Things To Do Visitor Center/Exhibits The park visitor center offers an orientation video and exhibits on the battle of Palo Alto and the U.S.-Mexican War. Visitors may also browse a book sales area of some 100 t ... read more.
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News from the Parks
Heyday Adds Yosemite Association Line
November 25, 2008 - 11:02am
Berkeley’s Heyday Books, publisher of exclusively California-related titles, has assumed all publishing-related functions for the Yosemite Association effective immediately. Malcolm Margolin, who founded Heyday in 1974, has been on the Yosemite Association board for over 10 years.
November 25, 2008 - 11:02am
Berkeley’s Heyday Books, publisher of exclusively California-related titles, has assumed all publishing-related functions for the Yosemite Association effective immediately. Malcolm Margolin, who founded Heyday in 1974, has been on the Yosemite Association board for over 10 years.
Two Hundred Year-old Stone Home Open at KM Military Park
November 25, 2008 - 11:01am
An 1803 stone house at the Kings Mountain National Military Park that's only open a couple times a year will be open for visitors on Saturday. The 200-year-old Howser House is located in a remote area of the park and was built by Henry Howser, a Revolutionary War veteran and stonemason.
November 25, 2008 - 11:01am
An 1803 stone house at the Kings Mountain National Military Park that's only open a couple times a year will be open for visitors on Saturday. The 200-year-old Howser House is located in a remote area of the park and was built by Henry Howser, a Revolutionary War veteran and stonemason.
Young Tree Huggers May Apply
November 25, 2008 - 10:59am
The National Park Service's Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is recruiting a college-age TREE and SHRUB intern. Teens Restoring Endangered Ecosystems (TREE) and Students Helping Restore Unique Biomes (SHRUB) programs of SMMNRA are educational programs designed for elementary and middle school students. The TREE and SHRUB intern will assist with both programs which take place on Thursdays and some Saturdays at Rancho Sierra Vista-Satwiwa in Newbury Park.
November 25, 2008 - 10:59am
The National Park Service's Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is recruiting a college-age TREE and SHRUB intern. Teens Restoring Endangered Ecosystems (TREE) and Students Helping Restore Unique Biomes (SHRUB) programs of SMMNRA are educational programs designed for elementary and middle school students. The TREE and SHRUB intern will assist with both programs which take place on Thursdays and some Saturdays at Rancho Sierra Vista-Satwiwa in Newbury Park.
Americans Love Bison, Don't Know the Risks They Face
November 25, 2008 - 10:54am
Americans are out of touch with the fact that the American bison, or buffalo, is in trouble as a wild species, but they do love them as an important symbol of their country, and as a meal on the dinner table.
November 25, 2008 - 10:54am
Americans are out of touch with the fact that the American bison, or buffalo, is in trouble as a wild species, but they do love them as an important symbol of their country, and as a meal on the dinner table.
Charges to Be Filed for Glacier Park Elk Shooting
November 25, 2008 - 10:53am
A bull elk is dead and a young Flathead Valley man is awaiting charges in what appears to have been a poaching case in Glacier National Park. “We’re not wanting to make an example of a juvenile,” said Glacier Park spokeswoman Amy Vanderbilt, “but at the same time, hunting is illegal in the park.”
November 25, 2008 - 10:53am
A bull elk is dead and a young Flathead Valley man is awaiting charges in what appears to have been a poaching case in Glacier National Park. “We’re not wanting to make an example of a juvenile,” said Glacier Park spokeswoman Amy Vanderbilt, “but at the same time, hunting is illegal in the park.”
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