Zion National Park's New Backcountry Management Plan Reduces Daily Traffic in The Narrows
It won't be quite so crowded in Zion Narrows under the new backcountry management plan adopted by Zion National Park.
Parks in the News
Death Valley's Bobcats Likely Lured In By Poor Food Handling at Inn
Two recent bobcat attacks at Death Valley National Park likely were spurred by poor food handling at the Furnace Creek Inn, according to park officials.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 4th, 2008 4:29pm
Lynx, Long Sought in Yellowstone National Park, Is Caught on Film
One of the most mysterious creatures of the boreal forest, the lynx historically has been tied to Yellowstone National Park. But in recent years, its existence in the park has been hard to document, tied only to a few paw prints and DNA coaxed from scat and hairs. Now park biologists have a photograph to add to their evidence.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 4th, 2008 12:00pm
2007 Visitation Across National Park System Projected To Rise
Two years ago there were concerns that national parks were losing their pull over the traveling public. Today, though, National Park Service officials are bullish about visitation, pointing to gains at a number of parks, including Yosemite and Yellowstone.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 3rd, 2008 6:51pm
World Heritage Report on Yellowstone National Park's Threats Called "Superficial"
A draft report Yellowstone National Park officials have prepared on threats to the park has been dubbed "superficial," and even park officials admit it's not overly comprehensive.
YELL-World Heritage Report.pdf
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2007 10:07am
Bobcats Attack Two at Death Valley National Park
Think of Death Valley wildlife and you think of....well, rattlesnakes perhaps. But the park has a population of bobcats, as a visitor and Furnace Creek resort employee learned recently when they were attacked by two of the felines.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2007 9:35am
Resolutions and the National Parks: What Will You Do?
Resolutions are end-of-the-year stuff. We take stock of what we've done the past 365 days and vow to make changes in the coming year. With that in mind, perhaps some of those resolutions should involve the national parks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 30th, 2007 8:00pm
2007's Top National Park Stories
Politics stalked the national park system throughout 2007. From snowmobiles in Yellowstone to off-road vehicles in Big Cypress, it seemed natural resources and careful stewardship were trumped too often.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 1st, 2015 3:50pm
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Studying Interpretive Options for Moccasin Bend
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park (better known as Chick/Chatt) is the nation’s first park to commemorate a battle. Now, it might have a chance to better explain its Native American history as well.
What Will 2008 Bring the National Park System?
2007 is just about history. 2008, though, is still unvarnished, full of hope and promise. With that in mind, what will the new year bring to the national park system? Here's some wishful thinking....
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 28th, 2007 4:49pm
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