National Park Mystery Photo 44 Revealed: Heave-Ho, Me Hearties!
"Learning by doing" is the key concept here.
- By Bob Janiskee - February 17th, 2012 4:00am
Sixteen Foot-Long Python Captured At Everglades National Park
A Burmese python more than 16 feet in length and weighing 140 pounds has been captured at Everglades National Park, evidence of the problem park officials face with the spread of these non-native constrictors.
- By NPT Staff - February 17th, 2012 5:26am
The Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide
You would think someone who has circumnavigated Alaska by foot, skis, and raft would know a little something about backpacking gear, and Andrew Skurka certainly does.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:42am
National Park Mystery Photo 46 Revealed: Stop and Look When You Wade Across to Climb
When you wade across this creek to get to those magnificent dunes, be sure to stop and watch the surge flow.
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- By Bob Janiskee - March 16th, 2012 5:16am
National Park Mystery Photo 44: These Slickers are Not for Slackers
These young park visitors are dressed for work. Do you know where and why?
- By Bob Janiskee - February 16th, 2012 4:00am
Shenandoah National Park Tempts the Winter Weary with Spring Opening Dates
Spring opening dates have been set for visitor facilities at Shenandoah National Park.
- By NPT Staff - February 16th, 2012 3:21pm
Warmer Temperatures From Climate Change Likely To Change Vegetative Landscape In Southwestern National Parks
While desert-thriving vegetation commonly is thought to love heat, too much heat can doom them. A new study into the likely impacts of climate change says higher temperatures will recast the native plants we find in places such as Saguaro National Park and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument.
Scrutiny On National Park Service and Drakes Bay Oyster Co. Ramps Up
As Republicans in Congress are investigating alleged misconduct of the National Park Service in its handling of an oyster farm at Point Reyes National Seashore, California officials are pushing the company to explain its why it is out of compliance with its operating permit.
Vitter-NPS.pdf NPS to DBOC 2012 Jan 23.pdf CCC-Drakes Bay compliance .pdf
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 15th, 2012 3:00am
Dr. E.O. Wilson To Help Celebrate Search For Life At Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It was back in 1998 that a dedicated search for all forms of life in Great Smoky Mountains National Park began. Now, as the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory moves into its 15th year, the project is being celebrated with a gathering headlined by Dr. E.O. Wilson.
- By NPT Staff - February 15th, 2012 3:00am
Reader Participation Day: Have You Ever Called A National Park In Search of Information?
Have you ever called a national park for specific information? What was the response and the quality of information you were given?
- By [email protected] - February 15th, 2012 11:29am
