Park History: Acadia National Park
Spend any time in Acadia National Park during the summer and early fall and you'll understand why the "rusticators" descended on the park in the mid-1800s.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 4th, 2011 6:21pm
Super Volcano, The Ticking Time Bomb Beneath Yellowstone National Park
Quite a bit has been written on the geologic underpinnings of Yellowstone National Park, particularly the aspect of the park sitting atop a gigantic volcano. The latest window into this world, from Greg Breining, is a good read for the lay volcanologist with an interest in the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:44am
Elephant Seals Returning to Point Reyes National Seashore For Breeding
They're big, the males are ugly, and it's best to keep your distance. Yep, it's time for the Northern elephant seals to breed and pup at Point Reyes National Seashore.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 17th, 2008 7:26pm
Controlled Flood Proposed for the Colorado River Through Grand Canyon National Park
What in essence would be a controlled flood is being proposed for the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 17th, 2008 6:32pm
NPCA Asks Secretary Kempthorne Not To Change Gun Regs in National Parks
National Parks Conservation Association President Tom Kiernan has asked Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne not to change regulations pertaining to guns in the national parks.
NPCA-Guns.pdf
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 14th, 2008 9:19am
Association of National Park Rangers Opposes Change in Park Gun Regulations
You can add the Association of National Park Rangers to the groups that oppose a change in gun laws to allow concealed weapons to be carried legally in the national park system.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 14th, 2008 9:20am
How Good is the Cross-Country Skiing at Acadia National Park?
Want in on a secret? Acadia National Park is not merely a three-season park. Indeed, winter can be quite wonderful in this maritime setting, as storms can coat Mount Desert Island with a layer of snow thick enough for cross-country skiing.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 15th, 2008 6:49pm
A Winter Visit to Grand Canyon National Park's Phantom Ranch
From the South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park, the first view of Phantom Ranch reveals that the trees, Fremont cottonwoods, do not know that it's winter.
- By [email protected] - January 22nd, 2008 4:41pm
Climate Change and the National Parks
Climate change slowly is changing the landscape of America’s national parks. As temperatures warm and storm traits alter, ecosystem change is anticipated and expected to carry a range of impacts.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 15th, 2008 9:54am
NPCA Keeping An Eye on Utah Tar Sands Developments
U.S. Bureau of Land Management efforts to spur development of "tar sands" in Utah near several national park units are being watched by the National Parks Conservation Association.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 14th, 2008 4:08pm
