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
Parks Beyond Borders #2: Looking Abroad At Other National Park News
A round up of international park news.
- By Randy Johnson - February 15th, 2012 12:18pm
Birding in the National Parks: Kindling An Affair For Bird-Watching
Olympic National Park offers three distinct landscapes for birders -- coastal settings, emerald rain forests, and alpine vistas.
- By Kirby Adams - February 14th, 2012 3:00am
Glacier National Park: A Day Hiker's Overview
With more than 740 miles of trails that lead to some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet, Glacier National Park is a hiker's paradise. Here's an introductory overview of some of those wonderful hiking options.
- By Smoky Mtn Hiker - February 14th, 2012 3:00am
Updated: President's FY13 $2.6 Billion Budget Request For National Park Service Carries $1 Million Cut
On its face, President Obama's $2.6 billion FY13 budget proposed for the National Park Service appears to keep funding for the agency basically flat from last year, with just a $1 million decline, but the budget continues some disturbing trends for the agency.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Looking To Backcountry User Fee To Improve Services, Protect Resources
As federal dollars flowing out of Washington, D.C., continue to be hard to come by, more and more national park managers are looking towards user fees to make ends meet. At Great Smoky Mountains National Park such a fee for backcountry has brought both commendation and condemnation.
