Park History: Grand Canyon National Park
Quick now, how old is Grand Canyon National Park, 100, or 89? Some might say both answers are correct.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 25th, 2008 9:07pm
Parks in the News
Park History: Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park not only is one of America’s most photogenic national parks but, oddly enough, it's one of our most controversial.
- By Chance Finegan - February 25th, 2008 7:56pm
Coalbed Methane Projected Proposed North of Glacier National Park Tabled
A plan to develop coalbed methane reserves in British Columbia just north of Glacier National Park have been dropped. However, there still are plans to develop coal reserves in the region.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 18th, 2008 12:42pm
Dinosaur National Monument: Paleo's Not The Only Responsibility
Floating the Green or Yampa rivers through Dinosaur National Monument shows a side of this national park unit that is not reflected in its name. Indeed, fossils from the age of dinosaurs are the last thing that crosses your mind.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2008 9:33pm
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Growing by 42 Acres
The site of the first Civil War battle west of the Mississippi is growing by 42 acres thanks to an infusion of federal dollars and work by the battlefield's foundation.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 21st, 2008 5:13pm
Bush Administration Plan to Remove Wolf Protections Draws Criticism
If a wolf turns up in Rocky Mountain National Park, it will be protected by the Endangered Species Act. But plans by the Bush administration to remove ESA protection from Yellowstone's wolves could make it incredibly hard for the predators to migrate down to Colorado.
Wolf Delisting Q&A.pdf NRDC Wolf Delisting Petition.pdf
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 21st, 2008 2:05pm
Clinton, McCain, Obama Answer Questions on National Parks
Where do the top three presidential candidates stand on the National Park Centennial Challenge? If omission is any indication, only one supports it.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 21st, 2008 9:17am
Glen Canyon NRA Releases EA on Castle Rock Cut Deepening
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area officials want to spend roughly $750,000 to deepen the so-called "Castle Rock Cut" so boaters can gain quicker access to the main reservoir of Lake Powell.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 19th, 2008 6:01pm
Wolf Advocates Plan to Sue Rocky Mountain Park Officials Over Elk Plan
A wolf advocacy group says it plans to sue Rocky Mountain National Park officials over their elk reduction plan. WildEarth Guardians says returning wolves to the park is the best way to control its elk population.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 25th, 2008 6:50pm
Bison Slaughter In Yellowstone National Park Draws Protest Against Park Service
This Saturday, in West Yellowstone, Montana, members of the Buffalo Field Campaign rallied outside of Yellowstone National Park's West Entrance to call attention to and protest the ongoing hazing and killing of Yellowstone bison by the National Park Service and Montana's Department of Livestock.
- By jsmacdonald - February 17th, 2008 10:20am
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