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National Park Service (NPS) Director Fran Mainella testified before members of the House Resources Committee in late February that President George W. Bush's pledge to make much needed repairs throughout the park system is right on track.
And, according to a recently released study by the Travel Industry Association of America, 93 percent of parks visitors are "highly satisfied" with their national parks experience. Not surprisingly, 89 percent of Americans say the parks are a mainstay of family outings.
The following are the top 10 parks that will benefit from the President's budget next year:
Hot Springs National Park (Arkansas) is slated to get $18 million to rehabilitate a collection of renowned bathhouses, fulfilling the mission of NPS to protect cultural resources and highlighting President Bush's campaign commitment to clean up the parks.
Kalaupapa National Historic Park (Hawaii) will receive nearly $4 million to restore the historic Hawaiian settlement to reflect the flavor and culture of an old Hawaiian village. The project includes...