Parks

Washington Post: Washington Prepares To Pay Rosa Parks Rare Tribute at Capitol Washington Post: Washington Prepares To Pay Rosa Parks Rare Tribute at Capitol- Becomes one of only 30 Americans ever honored with the pomp and ritual of a Capitol Rotunda viewing. BBC News: US civil rights icon Parks dies BBC News: US civil rights icon Parks dies- BBC tribute to Rosa Parks including archive footage, photos, and link to an obituary. Cincinnati Enquirer: Rosa Parks Argues vs. Rap Cincinnati Enquirer: Rosa Parks Argues vs. Rap- Article by Dan Horn about the arguments made before the U.S. Court of Appeals. Scholastic: Rosa Parks: How I Fought for Civil Rights Scholastic: Rosa Parks: How I Fought for Civil Rights- An online activity for grades 7 and 8 about Parks' arrest, the boycott, nonviolence, and the court ruling, with an interview. CNN: Rosa Parks Honored with Congressional Gold Medal CNN: Rosa Parks Honored with Congressional Gold Medal- Article and video coverage of the event with links. Time 100: Heroes and Icons: Rosa Parks Time 100: Heroes and Icons: Rosa Parks- Article by Rita Dove honoring Ms. Parks as one of the twenty most influential heroes and icons of the 20th century. Academy of Achievement: Rosa Parks Academy of Achievement: Rosa Parks- Biography and 1995 interview with audio and video. Grand Times: The Woman Who Changed a Nation Grand Times: The Woman Who Changed a Nation- Biographical article based on 1996 interview with Parks. Rosa Parks and the Bus Boycott Rosa Parks and the Bus Boycott- Tells the story of Parks' arrest on the 1st of December, 1955, for not standing and letting a white bus rider take her seat. Naracoorte Caves Naracoorte Caves- Provides information on the world heritage listed area. Featured is the Wonambi Fossil Centre documenting the evolution of Australia's unique fauna. Tour times a… Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park Carnarvon Gorge, Carnarvon National Park- Official information on the park and activities, news, and list of local amenities. Territory Wildlife Park Territory Wildlife Park- Visitor information, park profile, exhibits, and wildlife information. Alice Springs Desert Park Alice Springs Desert Park- Arid wildlife and flora. Visitor information, exhibits and habitat path map, resource centre and park profile. Sherwood Forest Native Reserve and Gardens Sherwood Forest Native Reserve and Gardens- A 47-hectare ‘open space reserve’ within the terms of the Q.E. II National Trust, giving protection in perpetuity for this native fores… Ningaloo Reef Overview Ningaloo Reef Overview- Information on the reef and supported marine life in the north of WA. Araluen Botanic Park Araluen Botanic Park- Display of exotic species including Rhododendrons, Camellias and a large range of bulbs. Contains history, map, and details of current events. Pinnacles Desert Trip Pinnacles Desert Trip- Online tour of the geology of Nambung National Park, including features of the wind-deposited sandstone and origin of the pinnacles. Whiteman Park Whiteman Park- Recreation and conservation reserve, with maps, newsletter, details of attractions and educational programs, and children's section. Friends of Organ Pipes National Park Friends of Organ Pipes National Park- Outlines the activities of the group that has worked towards recreating the natural habitat within the National Park. Parks Victoria Parks Victoria- Select parks by name, by activity or from a clickable map. Also provides details of park and road closures. Girraween National Park Girraween National Park- An unofficial website dedicated to the park, with information on the tracks, flowers, animals, geology and history of the park. Find a park or forest Find a park or forest- Government service offering search facility to access information on each of Queensland's National Parks. Australian National Botanic Gardens Australian National Botanic Gardens- Information on the Botanic Gardens, Australian plants, and access to databases on living plants, herbarium specimens and photographs. ACT National Parks ACT National Parks- From the Australian Tourism Net. National Parks of New Zealand National Parks of New Zealand- Provides information on the thirteen natural preserves on the North and South Islands. Department of Conservation (DOC) Department of Conservation (DOC)- The central government organisation charged with conserving the natural and historic heritage of New Zealand. Information on DOC, exploration, co… Pulu Keeling National Park Pulu Keeling National Park- Australia's smallest Commonwealth National Park located on North Keeling Island. Information for visitors, park history and conservation efforts includ… Australian Alps National Parks Australian Alps National Parks- Overview of the Alps national parks and the cooperative arrangements for their management. All you need to know about Australia's unique alpine cou… Australian National Parks Australian National Parks- Contains profiles of Australian national parks, sorted by state. Millhouses Park Millhouses Park- A large park in the south of Sheffield. The park contains open grassed areas, woodlands, and floral displays. Sporting facilities are offered.