Flamingo Lodge is No More
Hurricane damaged beyond repair in 2005, Everglades’ venerable Flamingo Lodge has finally been demolished. It remains to be seen when, if ever, a replacement structure will be built.
Mount Redoubt in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Erupts as Predicted
Alaska's Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is back in the news with the eruption overnight of Mt. Redoubt.
- By Jim Burnett - March 23rd, 2009 9:43am
Fish Camp Cabin Rentals On Sale At Cape Lookout National Seashore
A summer vacation at the beach is hard to beat. And now the folks at Cape Lookout National Seashore are making it more affordable than in recent years.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 23rd, 2009 4:07am
Designations Just One Example of Disparities Within the National Park System. Web Sites Are Another
The recent article about the roughly 30 designations that are in play across the 391 units of the National Park System highlights just one of the disparities that exist among units. Another example is the uneven quality of the 391 units' websites.
Yellowstone National Park Roads Opening to Cyclists Sans Automobiles
It's that perfect season for cycling in Yellowstone National Park -- the roads have closed to over-snow traffic, plowing is under way, and automobiles won't be allowed into the park's interior for a month or more.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 21st, 2009 11:11am
Early Tourism in Yellowstone National Park Caught on Camera
Early visitors to Yellowstone National Park didn't travel lightly, as this video shows. They seemed to cram everything they could into their trailers and head off, ever-hopeful that their rigs could stand the demands of the uphills and downhills.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 21st, 2009 3:57am
NRA Appeals Ruling Blocking Concealed Carry in National Parks
The National Rifle Association on Friday appealed a federal judge's ruling that put a halt to concealed weapons permit holders arming themselves in national parks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 20th, 2009 4:58pm
This Park Includes Great History, Fine Scenery and a Mouse That Howls Like a Wolf
Navajo National Monument includes great history, fine scenery and an off-the-beaten-path location that allows you to escape the crowds. The park also includes an interesting wildlife species—a carnivorous mouse with a call said to resemble the howl of a wolf.
- By Jim Burnett - March 20th, 2009 4:25am
Federal Judge Issues Scathing Opinion in Blocking "Concealed Carry" In National Parks, Wildlife Refuges
A federal judge, in a biting opinion highly critical of the Bush administration's Interior Department, has blocked a rule change that would have allowed national park visitors to carry concealed weapons.
National Parks-Gun Ruling TRO.pdf
Sections of Pacific Crest Trail Poached by Mountain Bikers; Could Problems Arise in National Parks?
The Pacific Crest Trail ranges from Canada to Mexico, running through Washington, Oregon, and California along the way, traversing not one but seven units of the National Park System in the process. While mountain bikers are not supposed to use the trail, recently some have been poaching sections in California.
