National Park Mystery Spot 26 Revealed: A Hill Like No Other
The bonus clue is a dead giveaway, but only if you know your sheep.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 10:27am
North Cascades Institute Honored By National Park Service
For a quarter-century the North Cascades Institute has been working in partnership with the National Park Service to educate the public on the wonders of North Cascades National Park. Those 25 years haven't been overlooked by the Park Service, which recently honored the institute for its work.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 7th, 2011 2:54am
Will Obama Administration, Wyoming Governor, Find Common Ground on Dealing With Wolves?
The outcome of wolf meetings today between Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead will tell a lot about the environmental integrity of the Obama administration and the political moxie of the governor.
Artist Setting Out To "Paint the National Parks"
Following in the footsteps, and brushstrokes, of Frederick Church, Albert Bierstadt, and Thomas Moran, a New York-based painter plans to spend the next few months exploring the National Park System and "painting the national parks."
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 7th, 2011 2:21am
Your Vote for "America's Favorite Park" Could Help That Area Win $100,000
The "second annual America Is Your Park campaign" is underway, and three winning parks—decided by the number of on-line votes—will win cash awards. The first-place winner nets $100,000 and sponsors say this is one election where it's okay to stuff the ballot box with multiple votes.
- By Jim Burnett - July 7th, 2011 1:05am
Updated: Grizzly Kills Hiker In Yellowstone National Park
A man hiking with his wife near the Canyon area in Yellowstone National Park was mauled to death Wednesday by a sow grizzly, becoming the first person killed by a grizzly in the park since 1986, park officials said Wednesday.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2011 7:49pm
National Park Mystery Spot 26: An Elevation
These clues lead you to this month's mystery spot, which is within a National Park System unit.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 10:29am
Website Launched To Help You Better Understand Grand Teton National Park
A crisp, highly informative website that guides you through the natural and cultural history of Grand Teton National Park has been launched with the help of the Grand Teton National Park Foundation.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2011 2:20am
Reader Participation Day: What Brings You To Yellowstone, Wildlife Or Water Works?
When you sit down to plan your vacation to Yellowstone National Park, do you think first of where best you can view wildlife, or strategize how best to visit all of the park's geothermal areas?
Where Can You See Wildlife Right Now: Brown Bears In Katmai National Park and Preserve
Perhaps the biggest stage for bears in the National Park System these days is Brooks Camp at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, where July is a great month for viewing bears fishing the Brooks River there.
