Traveler's View: Rethink National Park Pass Fees
Interior Department officials need to rethink the fees that are charged for annual park passes.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 3rd, 2011 2:55am
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Some stories, whether focused on travel or a specific issue, deserve a longer treatment.
Reflecting On The "State Of The National Parks" In The Wake Of National Park Week
Handling endangered and threatened species and off-road vehicles, scalping campsite reservations, and the interpreting of parks by smartphone are among the things to wonder about in the wake of National Park Week.
Report Raises Concerns Over How Colorado River Basin Dams Impact National Parks
Some of the most magnificent national parks of the Southwest owe their rugged beauty to the Colorado River and its tributaries. Unfortunately, dams that have sprung up along the river have changed the water flows in a way detrimental to these national parks, according to a report from the National Parks Conservation Association.
Corporate Relations And The National Parks: Good Deal?
While corporate support can be vital to the health of national parks, whether to accept that support can be a challenging question, particularly in these times of financial stress and overall declines in charitable giving.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - May 1st, 2011 2:01am
By the Numbers: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Wisconsin's Apostle Islands National Lakeshore features picturesque islands, historic light stations, sandstone cliffs, sea caves, pristine beaches, old-growth forest, and abundant wildlife.
- By Bob Janiskee - April 29th, 2011 2:59am
Traveler's Checklist: Fort Sumter National Monument
Fort Sumter National Monument has become an even more popular tourist destination now that the Civil War 150th anniversary commemoration is under way. Here is information to help you plan your visit.
- By Bob Janiskee - April 28th, 2011 3:59am
Kemp's Ridley Turtle Nesting Season Off To Good Start At Padre Island National Seashore
Relatively small in size, and easily camouflaged in the beach sand, the Kemp's ridley sea turtle didn't come ashore at Padre Island National Seashore to bask in the sun, but rather to lay her clutch of eggs and retreat to the Gulf of Mexico in less than an hour.
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Road Trip 2011: The National Park Lodges
"On the road again." That's what David and Kay Scott soon will be singing, as our lodging experts are heading out on a swing through the National Park System to update their book on national park lodges. And you're invited to tag along.
- By David and Kay Scott - April 27th, 2011 2:47am
War And Consequences: The American Indian Movement Vs. The National Park Service At Fort Laramie, Part II
What parts of history did the National Park Service leave out in its interpretation of the 19th-century Indian Wars and the role of Fort Laramie, now a national historic site?
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War And Consequences: The American Indian Movement Vs. The National Park Service At Fort Laramie
Has the National Park Service failed to adequately and fully explore Native American history at Fort Laramie National Historic Site, skewing history to avoid discussing the darker side to the Indian wars? A long-time Park Service historian thinks so.
How Stable Is The Future Of Isle Royale National Park's Wolf Population?
Inbreeding, gender woes, and even climate change could be conspiring to doom the future of Isle Royale National Park's wolf population.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - April 24th, 2011 2:50am
Distilling The Facts About Securing The Southwestern Border With Mexico Can Be Tricky
U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop's continued attacks on environmental laws he maintains are preventing the U.S. Border Patrol from securing the Southwestern border with Mexico raise conflicting accounts and accusations that the Department of Homeland Security sees the issue as a cash cow not to be corralled.
Manassas National Battlefield Park - Battlefield And So Much More
Manassas National Battlefield Park protects Civil War battlefields where the North and South fought twice. But it's also a good place to hike and bird.
- By [email protected] - April 22nd, 2011 2:07am
Voices From a Drowned Treasure: The Music Temple Register
In the early 1960s, the rising waters of Lake Powell permanently submerged Music Temple, one of Glen Canyon's most spectacular side canyons. Fortunately, the remarkable site's visitor register was moved to safety.
- By Bob Janiskee - April 21st, 2011 3:59am
Inn Step With Asheville, The Blue Ridge Parkway’s Premier Place to Pause
Even if you don’t explore the Blue Ridge Parkway’s miles of easy “leg-stretcher” trails, this meandering, 45-mph-motor-trail delivers the explosive bloom of Appalachian spring right through the windshield.
- By Randy Johnson - April 20th, 2011 2:24am
Jennifer Pharr Davis Hoping To Thru-Hike Appalachian Trail In Record Time
Jennifer Pharr Davis, who owns the women's record for speed-hiking the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, has set her sights on besting the men's record this summer.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2011 2:39am
Essay Contest Winners View National Parks as "America At Her Best," Cite Need For Preservation, Benefits For Kids
Why national parks need to be preserved, how they reflect "America at her best," and how parks benefit kids were the themes expressed by the winners of the Traveler's first Take Your Family to the National Parks essay contest.
Essay Winner: 13-Year-Old Spencer Sablan on Why President Obama Should Protect The National Parks
In the 12-15 age bracket, Spencer Sablan, of Las Vegas, Nevada, took up the challenge of writing President Obama to urge him to preserve the National Park System for all it offers visitors.
Essay Winner: 17-Year-Old R.J. Huber On How To Address Threats To National Parks
In his essay in the high school division, R.J. Huber, 17, of Cincinnati, Ohio, cited threats he sees to the National Park System and proposed solutions to counter them.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 18th, 2011 2:15am
Essay Winner: 11-Year-Old Marion Watson On Why National Parks Are Good For Kids
In addressing the value of national parks to kids, 11-year-old Marion Watson, of Petoskey, Michigan, not only drew colorful imagery with her essay, but wrote it on paper she decorated with colorful birds and flowers.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 18th, 2011 2:14am
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