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National Park Service Wants To Change Oil Company's Restoration Goals At Big Cypress National Preserve

Four years after an oil company began to search portions of Big Cypress National Preserve for recoverable oil deposits, but before restoration work on damaged wetlands could be completed, the National Park Service is now proposing to alter the restoration requirements.

Rent A Villa, Help Friends Of Virgin Islands National Park Help The Park

When my wife and I visited Virgin Islands Island National Park some years ago, we rented a "villa." Basically, it was a beautiful home, much as you might find today via AirBnB or VRBO. Today you can do the same thing, and help Friends of Virgin Islands National Park in their support of the national park.

Boquillas Port Of Entry At Big Bend National Park To Reopen

After 20 months of closures, the Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park is scheduled to reopen on November 17. When the port of entry reopens, you'll be able to travel from the United States to the village of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the Maderas del Carmen and Ocampo protected areas.

Fireside Reads | Of Books And Bears: A Review Essay

The bear literature is rich, but with threats to bears proliferating today, writers and photographers are shining their lights on the plight of these charismatic megafauna. Several excellent books about bears have appeared that deserve our attention. Thankfully the news is not all bad, but as I’ve read through these recent publications, a sense of urgency grows – their prospects are not good.