National Park Mystery Plant 8 Revealed: Indian Paintbrush
This plant delights the eye when it blooms.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 26th, 2010 1:16pm
Opposition Mounts to Tourism Promotion of National Parks
What is the role of national parks? Are they created and designed to preserve nature, or to serve as playgrounds for the public? In Australia, one group it's the former, and they're rising in opposition to a move to promote tourism in their parks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 3rd, 2010 2:35am
Special Tours Offer a Rare Chance to Visit Liberty Island "After Hours"
One of the most famous urban scenes in the world is view of the New York City skyline from Liberty Island, but the island, home of the Statue of Liberty, is normally closed to the public during the evening. Special tours will offer a chance to visit the island—and enjoy the view—on eight Thursday nights this summer. Space is limited and advance tickets are required.
- By Jim Burnett - June 3rd, 2010 1:41am
Nine Injured By Lightning Strike At Old Faithful In Yellowstone National Park
A single bolt of lightning struck nine visitors at Yellowstone National Park who were waiting to see Old Faithful erupt.
Rocky Mountain Nature Association Receives Unusual $53,000 Gift For Next Generation Campaign
A $53,000 gift has been made to the Rocky Mountain Nature Association for its Next Generation Fund, a gift that came from a very unusual donor.
Road Work in Zion National Park Will Impact Hiking, Canyoneering Access
Road work in Zion National Park this summer will impact access to some hiking trails, according to Superintendent Jock Whitworth.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 2nd, 2010 10:15am
National Park Mystery Plant 8: The Ferrule is Dented and the Handle is Cracked
"The sunset paints yon western sky / Like the subconjunctival hemorrhage in my eye."
- By Bob Janiskee - December 26th, 2010 1:25pm
Reader Participation Day: What Memorabilia Do You Take Home From A National Park Vacation?
Enter a gift shop in a national park and your senses are overwhelmed with memorabilia for sale that years down the road will, hopefully, remind you of your vacation. What do you look for?
Free Entry To National Parks This Weekend
If you plan this coming weekend to visit one of the 147 units of the National Park System that charge entrance fees, you can spend your money some other way. This weekend will be entrance-fee-free across the park system.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 2nd, 2010 2:27am
Deep Snows Push Back Opening of Devils Postpile National Monument
While the spring skiing and 'boarding has been great at Mammoth Mountain, the heavy snowpack in the Sierra is forcing the folks at Devils Postpile National Monument to delay their opening a few weeks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 2nd, 2010 2:16am
