GPO Summer Travel Series: The Carolina Countryside
Well folks, we’ve traveled north, south, east and west. We’ve experienced the mountains, the cities, the coasts, the caves, the glades, the geysers, the forests and the canyons of our amazing nation....
View ArticleNational GIS Day
Wednesday, November 14 is National Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day. The annual event celebrating technology and all of the benefits it has brought to the world of geography has been recognized...
View ArticleMore Trees Please: Publications for Arbor Day
Do you remember planting a tree at school on Arbor Day when you were younger? We sure do! Here’s a little background on the holiday that recognizes some of our most underrated friends – trees! In 1872,...
View ArticleNature Photography Day
Do you need some inspiration for your Instagram account? You’re in luck. June 15 is designated Nature Photography Day. According to the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), the day is...
View ArticleGPO Summer Travel Series: Yes to Yosemite
Yosemite National Park, courtesy of NPS How is your summer going so far? GPO is here to help you make it an extra special one, and we’re pretty confident this next destination in our Summer Travel...
View ArticleGPO Summer Travel Series: A Visit to Death Valley
Summer is heating up, and it’s about to get even hotter. Located near the border of California and Nevada in the Great Basin, this next stop in our summer travel series is the hottest place on Earth....
View ArticleGPO Summer Travel Series: Bandelier National Monument
River-carved valley landscape, Bandelier National Monument. NPS. Welcome back, summer travelers. If historic caves, petroglyphs, and ceremonial grounds inspire you, get excited. Thousands of years ago,...
View ArticleGPO Summer Travel Series: Pecos National Historical Park
Mission Church and Convento Thus far this summer we’ve experienced the aloha spirit of Hawaii, the falling waters of Yosemite, and even the golden badlands of Death Valley. You may be thinking there...
View ArticleGPO Summer Travel Series: Glacier National Park
Going-to-the-Sun Road, NPS. Summer is coming to a close. But there’s still one spot left on our bucket list. It might be last, but with its majestic alpines, spiritual falls, and shaggy-coated mountain...
View ArticleGPO Holiday Gift Guide: Publications for the Avid Traveler
Joshua Tree National Park, NPS The holidays are right around the corner! It’s time to stop distracting yourself with perfecting your hot chocolate recipe, hanging the stockings with care, and dashing...
View ArticleGovernment Resources for Great Outdoors Month
June is designated as ’Great Outdoors Month.’ According to the Department of the Interior, you can celebrate this month by “getting out to America’s public lands and waters.” We here at GPO know how...
View ArticleThe Great Outdoors
Grand Canyon National Park, NPS Summer is upon us and with COVID-19 cases declining across the country, Americans now have the opportunity to experience family outings again. And as temperatures are...
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