On September 20th, Idaho’s City of Rocks National Reserve will celebrate its 20th Anniversary. The scenic park with granite spires and sculptured rock formations will host public events that include equestrian trail rides, wagon rides, living history presentations, climbing workshops, Junior Ranger activities, live music, food, and an Earth Caching competition. Contact the park for further information.

History will come to life at Saratoga National Historical Park on Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21. Reenactors portraying 18th century American soldiers set the 1777 scene with tents, campfires, musket and cannon firings. Park visitors can discuss strategy with officers, judge an actual court-martial, browse colonial wares, see a dramatic performance of Thomas Paine, listen to fiddle music, go on a “reconnaissance” party, and learn about open-hearth cooking techniques. Activities will take place on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Yellowstone National Park Lodges and the Yellowstone Association Institute will offer six "Lodging & Learning" packages this winter in Yellowstone National Park. The park's winter season begins Dec. 17, 2008 with the opening of the Old Faithful Snow Lodge. The Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel opens Dec. 19, 2008. The lodges provide the only wintertime accommodations within the park. Programs generally include lodging, meals, transportation for field trips, and optional evening programs. Lodging & Learning programs can be booked by calling 307-344-5566. Yellowstone Association members receive a $10 discount on all courses, and family memberships begin at just $30 per year. For detailed package information, go to YellowstoneAssociation.org.

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the established of the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site. Charles Pinckney was a principal author and a signer of the United States Constitution. This remnant of his coastal plantation is preserved to tell the story of a "forgotten founder," his life of public service, the lives of enslaved African Americans on South Carolina Lowcountry plantations and their influences on Charles Pinckney.