National Park Mystery Spot 16 Revealed
The "chasm in shadow" that bears a similar name is the signature landform of a national park in Colorado.
- By Bob Janiskee - September 30th, 2010 5:15am
Visitor Survey: Grand Teton National Park
A demographic survey on the visitors to Grand Teton National Park has uncovered a disturbing trend: There are fewer children visiting the park now than there were just a decade ago.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 30th, 2010 2:47am
Survey of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Visitors Points to Need For More Rangers, More Funding, Better Access
Results of a survey of visitors to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore could likely be applied to many units of the National Park System: Those who took the survey said there's a need for more rangers, better funding, and improved access.
Kings Canyon National Park Officials Seeking Input on Park Concessions
Change is coming to the concession facilities at Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park, and park officials are hoping you can help them figure out which direction to head.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 30th, 2010 2:23am
Interior Secretary Salazar Issues "Scientific Integrity" Order
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has issued an order directing the department and all its bureaus, including the National Park Service, to ensure the integrity of science conducted in those agencies. There also is a provision within the order to protect whistle blowers who believe the integrity is lacking.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 30th, 2010 2:17am
Search in Joshua Tree National Park Continues For Missing Californian
As searchers continued to explore the backcountry of Joshua Tree National Park for a missing California hiker, they found tracks believed to be his that headed off trail into a rugged area of the Little San Bernadino Mountains.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 29th, 2010 7:58pm
Debris of Plane Missing Over Katmai National Park and Preserve Spotted, No Survivors Seen
Wreckage from a plane that went missing over Katmai National Park and Preserve in August was spotted Tuesday on the park's northern coast. Park Service officials said there was no indication that its four occupants survived the crash.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 29th, 2010 1:48pm
National Park Mystery Spot 16: Shuck Your Clothes
If you know your national park beaches, this bonus puzzler for the month of September shouldn't tax your brain too much.
- By Bob Janiskee - September 29th, 2010 5:15am
Study Shows that Dirty Snow Reduces Colorado River Runoff
Human-produced dust, mostly from grazing and farming, settles on mountain snowpacks in the Upper Colorado River basin and significantly reduces runoff. Eliminating this "dirty snow" phenomenon, which impacts national parks as well as the regional economy, would require a huge reduction in soil-disturbing activities.
- By Bob Janiskee - September 29th, 2010 3:59am
National Park Service Ships Historic Railroad Cars to East Troy Electric Railroad
Railroad buffs are about the most dedicated bunch you can find, flocking to model train shows and to rail yard sidings to glimpse historic engines and rolling stock. Now, thanks to National Park Service efforts, they have a new destination: The East Troy Electric Railroad in Wisconsin where five historic South Shore Railroad Cars have been put back in action.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 29th, 2010 2:36am
