It’s a Bear! Everybody Get Behind the Ranger!!
She was a big female with a cub in tow, and she was bearing down fast on the ranger and his frightened entourage. What was a city boy to do?
- By Bob Janiskee - June 7th, 2009 5:30am
Should the National Park Service Rescue the National D-Day Memorial?
The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, is reportedly almost out of money and may have to close later this year. A Virginia congressman has introduced legislation to "bring the Memorial under the supervision of the National Park Service." Is an NPS bailout the right answer?
- By Jim Burnett - June 6th, 2009 4:59am
With 391 Units In the National Park System, You'd Think TripAdvisor Could Find 10 It Liked
Memo to TripAdvisor: If you're going to run a story on the top 10 parks in the National Park System, make sure they're all in the National Park System, and, preferably, make sure they're all "national parks."
Search For Missing Climber at Denali National Park Leads to Remains Of Two Other Lost Climbers
While one chapter of the climbing history of Mount McKinley remains unfinished, another has been closed with the discovery of two partially buried bodies high on the unforgiving mountain.
No Matter What Lens You Look Through, the Grand Canyon Is Pretty Impressive
Sure, the 1920s footage is grainy and just black and white, but this vintage home movie of the Grand Canyon is worth watching. Be sure to look for the pack trains headed down into the canyon.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 6th, 2009 3:34am
National Park Lodging Concessionaires Creating Their Own Stimulus Plans
In this summer of economic discontent, businesses that operate lodgings in the National Park System are coming up with their own strategies for luring visitors.
Falling Into the Grand Canyon Isn't Always Fatal
A 38-year-old woman who fell 50 feet off the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park survived the ordeal without life-threatening injuries and was lifted back to the rim by rangers.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 5th, 2009 9:59am
How Familiar Are You With Yosemite National Park?
Standing in the Yosemite Valley, it's easy to spot Half Dome, El Capitan, even Nevada Fall. But would you recognize those features from a jetliner?
- By jessstryker - June 5th, 2009 4:07am
Running Lava Falls In Grand Canyon National Park: What Would Major Powell Think?
Much has changed when it comes to running rivers since Major John Wesley Powell first floated the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. What do you think he'd say of today's voyages down the iconic river?
Traveler's Checklist: Cape Cod National Seashore
The "busy season" for Cape Cod National Seashore doesn't really begin until the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Which means you have plenty of time to consider the Traveler's suggestions for what you definitely must see or do when you visit the seashore.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 5th, 2009 3:48am
