National Park Mystery Spot 29 Revealed: A Hole in the Ground
You didn't really need a crystal ball to figure this one out.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 6:36am
Cape Lookout National Seashore Officials Pick Beaufort Location For Ferry Service
Cape Lookout National Seashore officials have selected a new location in Beaufort, North Carolina, to base a ferry service serving Shackleford Banks and the Cape Lookout area of the national seashore.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 6th, 2011 2:29am
Ambitious Plan To Rebuild Concessions Operations In Kings Canyon Scaled Back Due To Lack of Funding
An ambitious look at how to improve the concessions available at Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park has come to disappointing conclusion: The Park Service can't afford to make all of the proposed changes, and so will focus on only one aspect of the initial proposal.
Debate Over Oyster Farming At Point Reyes National Seashore Offers Differing Perspectives
Since 2005, Kenny Lunny has worked hard to clean up not only after his oyster farm at Point Reyes National Seashore, but also after his predecessor's operation. So when he received word from the California Coastal Commission that it was concerned about "marine debris" from his company, he was surprised.
Spend Your October Weekends Visiting Mabry Mill Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
If you live close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, you might consider visiting Mabry Mill on weekends this month to enjoy programs ranging from making apple butter to basket-making demonstrations.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 6th, 2011 2:07am
The Ozark Hellbender, Found In Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Declared Endangered By USFWS
The Ozark Hellbender, the largest member of the salamander family, today was designated as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 5th, 2011 11:47am
National Park Mystery Spot 29: You Need to Go Down to Go In
What does Tinker Bell have to do with Tolkien? Work through this month's Mystery Spot puzzle and find out.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 6:34am
Who Killed Mountain Lion Associated With Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area?
California authorities are trying to apprehend the individual or individuals responsible for killing a mountain lion believed to have genetic ties to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 5th, 2011 2:49am
California Coastal Commission Questions Drakes Bay Oyster Co. On Trash In Point Reyes National Seashore
Barely a week after Point Reyes National Seashore officials released a draft environmental analysis assessing whether an oyster company is harming the seashore's waters, allegations have been made that the company has been dumping debris in the waters.
California Coastal Commission-Drakes Bay.pdf California Coastal Commission 12-09 letter.pdf
Shiloh National Military Park Doing Away With Entrance Fees
You'll no longer be charged to visit Shiloh National Military Park. You read that right. The park administration has decided to do away with entrance fees because of the multiple entry points in the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 5th, 2011 2:13am
