When Doug Leen was a park ranger for Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, an iconic poster from the past caught his eye. Ever since then he has been on a mission, like an archaeologist of national parks, to find or create those missing park posters. In fact, he refers to himself as “Ranger of the Lost Art.” Earlier in ... Read More »

As we get closer to the next decade, a recent study shows that parks may play a more important in our lives than ever before. This is the digital age. Americans are spending more time indoors on electronic devices. According to a report prepared by the City Parks Alliance “Active Park, Healthy Cities,” the lack of physical inactivity is a ... Read More »

“My cats inspire me daily. They inspire me to get a dog,” – Greg Curtis “There ain’t a man livin’ who hasn’t talked to his dog.” – Hank Williams “Dogs have boundless enthusiasm but no sense of shame. I should have a dog as a life coach.” – Moby “Every dog is a lion at home.” – Henry George Bohn ... Read More »

The Park and Facilities Catalog is proud that our picnic tables are now provided at one of the most interesting maritime museums in the country. That facility is the USS Constitution Museum located in Boston’s Charlestown Navy Yard along the waterfront. The USS Constitution Museum is featured in a restored shipyard and offers an in-depth and interactive look into the ... Read More »