Snow Falls in Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park hasn't been immune from the cold, snowy weather of late, as this photo of the Furnace Creek Inn shows.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 21st, 2008 2:24pm
Parks in the News
The Interior Building in Washington, D.C. Gets a "Green Roof"
The National Park Service's parent agency, the U. S. Department of the Interior, recently completed a project with both literal and symbolic "green" benefits. Earlier this week, Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne helped unveil a "green roof" located on the 3rd wing of the Main Interior Building in Washington, D.C.
- By Jim Burnett - December 19th, 2008 8:15pm
Twenty Boats Destroyed by Fire in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Federal investigators were joining Utah authorities Friday to determine the cause of a fire in a remote area of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area that destroyed as many as 20 boats.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2008 3:47pm
More Fishers Soon To Be On the Loose in Olympic National Park
Earlier this year a fisher recovery program got under way in Olympic National Park with the release of 18 of the furry mammals that are kin to weasels. This weekend another 15 or so will be set free to set up home in the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 16th, 2008 5:45pm
Bush Administration Publishes Proposed Rule For Mountain Biking in National Parks
In what's being described as another example of the Bush administration whittling away the conservation ethic of the National Park Service, the Interior Department today published a proposed rule to "streamline" the regulatory landscape regarding mountain bikes in national parks.
Proposed Bike Rule.pdf
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 18th, 2008 5:03pm
Gun Rules for The National Parks: Will They Really Make It Easier To Pack in the Parks?
The impending change of rules that would allow national park visitors to arm themselves stands a good chance of being placed in limbo, if not overturned, by legal challenges in the coming weeks and months. But if that doesn't happen, it'll be interesting to see how many gun owners actually follow the rules.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 18th, 2008 12:00pm
Everglades Land Bill Approved, But With a Caveat
A massive real estate deal with U.S. Sugar Corporation that is envisioned as being key to protecting the Everglades and Everglades National Park has been approved, but with a caveat that allows Florida officials an escape clause.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2009 4:44pm
Updated: Salazar Pick For Interior Secretary Labeled a Failure
The pick of U.S. Senator Ken Salazar as the next Interior secretary is being labeled a failure by the Center for Biological Diversity. But the folks at The Wilderness Society say it's a great choice.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 17th, 2008 10:54am
Will Delaware Finally Get Its "National Park"?
Delaware is the only state in the union without a unit of the National Park System. A recently completed study moves boosters for a "national park" in Delaware a bit closer to their goal. Is this an idea whose time has come—or one with more political than practical merit?
- By Jim Burnett - December 16th, 2008 10:13am
Sen. Salazar Seems to be the Interior Secretary Pick For the Obama Administration
What does the apparent pick of U.S. Senator Ken Salazar for Interior secretary in the Obama administration mean for public lands management? Well, surely it can't be worse than what's transpired the past eight years, can it?
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 16th, 2008 1:46pm
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