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Senators Pushing to Rollback Fees for National Parks and Other Public Lands

A quartet of politicians from Western states are pushing U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman to allow a hearing on their proposal to reduce the cost of visiting national parks and other public lands.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2010 2:47am

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Heavy Snows Delaying Opening of Cedar Breaks National Monument

A good example of how diverse Utah's national parks are is playing out now. While visitors to Arches and Canyonlands national parks are enjoying warm, short-sleeve weather and blooming flowers, Cedar Breaks National Monument is still closed due to heavy snows.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2010 2:32am

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Republicans on House Natural Resources Committee Complain About Northern Border Problems

Environmental laws such as the Endangered Species Act are preventing the United States from properly securing its border with Canada and should be suspended, according to Republicans on the House Natural Resources Committee.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2010 2:07am

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Digital Photography Workshops Offered This Summer in Lassen Volcanic National Park

If you're looking for some digital photography instruction from a pro and want to make a trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park in California this summer, two upcoming workshops could be a chance to sharpen your skills in a park with plenty of subjects for great photos.

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By Jim Burnett - May 25th, 2010 1:29am

National Park Foundation Launches Disaster Recovery Fund Drive For Gulf of Mexico Parks

As millions of gallons of crude oil continue to flow into the Gulf of Mexico from the Deepwater Horizon catastrophe, the National Park Foundation is mounting a campaign to raise money to help national park units affected by the disaster.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2010 10:50am

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90 Years On, Dr. Michael Frome Continues To Lament The State of the National Parks

Nine decades of life understandably will slow a person down, if they're fortunate to count that many. And while Michael Frome, who reaches 90 on Tuesday, has understandably slowed down a bit, he hasn't lost an ounce of his passion for the national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2010 2:52am

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Civil War Flag, Dress Coat, and Sash To Go On Display at Gettysburg National Military Park

A flag that flew during a Civil War battle at Gettysburg, along with the dress coat and sash of a Union officer killed in battle, will go on display at Gettysburg National Military Park in July.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2010 2:35am

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Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park: The Logistics

Sometimes referred to as America‘s “most isolated national park,” the seven islands and surrounding water and reefs of Dry Tortugas National Park lie at the end of the Florida Keys, closer to Cuba than the U.S. mainland.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 24th, 2010 2:05am

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"If You Enter the River, You Will Die."

One of the deadliest stretches of whitewater in the eastern U.S. is located in an unlikely location—just outside the nation's capital. An interagency effort is underway to focus attention on the dangers of the Potomac River Gorge and the Great Falls of the Potomac with a very pointed message: "If you enter the river, you will die."

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By Jim Burnett - May 24th, 2010 1:17am

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Underwater Archeology Projects in Outer Banks Parks Address Intriguing Questions

Where is the rest of the original English settlement site on Roanoke Island? What more can we learn about the location and condition of German U-boat wrecks along the North Carolina coast? These and other interesting questions are being addressed by underwater archeologists working at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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By Bob Janiskee - May 23rd, 2010 3:55am

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