More Oil and Gas Leases Pulled From Near Glacier National Park
Another energy company has agreed to drop its oil and gas leases near Glacier National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 24th, 2010 2:29am
Reader Participation Day: Where Is the Best Boardwalk In the National Park System?
There are many boardwalks to be found throughout the National Park System, from more than a few in Yellowstone National Park to a nice one in Olympic National Park. But where is the best one, in your opinion?
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 24th, 2010 2:26am
Trail, Campground Improvements At Glacier National Park Being Funded By Glacier National Park Fund
A new overlook at Hidden Lake, better food storage for front-country campers, and trail improvements are coming to Glacier National Park thanks to grants from the Glacier National Park Fund.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 23rd, 2010 2:59am
False Killer Whales of the Hawaiian Islands Could Be Listed As Endangered Species
An unusual population of whales -- the false killer whales that live in the waters around the Hawaiian islands -- could gain Endangered Species Protection due to its dwindling population.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 23rd, 2010 2:59am
Holiday Showdown With Republicans? Will President Obama Move to Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from Drilling?
With the Republican Party sending various signals that it won't work with President Obama, would the president be willing to return the favor by protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from energy development by declaring it a national monument? A group of senators certainly hopes so.
Arctic Refuge letter.pdf
Mark Your Calendars: Holiday Open House At Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site
Interested in ringing in the holidays in a sprawling ranch house, complete with wagon rides out back through a vestige of the Old West? Then mark December 5 down and head to Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site to christen the season.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 23rd, 2010 2:23am
Comments Show Opposition And Support For New Power Line Corridor Across Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
As National Park Service officials settle down to draft an Environmental Impact Statement on a proposal for a larger transmission line corridor across Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, they'll take with them a large number of public comments expressing support for, and opposition to, the idea.
Celebrate An Old Time Christmas at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
On December 11, living history players will take visitors back to 1901 for a maritime Christmas celebration on the San Francisco waterfront.
- By Bob Janiskee - November 22nd, 2010 2:59am
Concerns For Biscayne and Everglades National Parks Voiced Over Proposed Nuclear Plant Expansion
How great of a threat would be posed to Biscayne National Park by an expansion of the Turkey Point nuclear plant?
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 22nd, 2010 2:48am
A Typical American's Income Tax Contribution Towards National Parks Is Little More Than The Cost of A Latte
A typical American shells out more to see one movie than their annual income taxes contribute to the National Park Service, according to the "taxpayer's receipt" calculated by a non-profit think tank.
