Pruning the Parks: Holy Cross National Monument (1933-1950)
Colorado's Mount of the Holy Cross was once a national park.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 17th, 2010 3:59am
UPDATED: Hoodoos, Winter Solstice, and Lunar Eclipse Converge At Bryce Canyon National Park
The convergence of the winter solstice, a full lunar eclipse, and some of the country's darkest night skies make Bryce Canyon National Park the place to be on Monday.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 17th, 2010 2:15am
Florida Officials To Install Panther Detection System With Hopes of Slowing Road Kills
Far and away more endangered Florida panthers die in traffic collisions than from any other fate, according to data tracked by wildlife officials in Florida. With hopes of reducing those collisions, the state plans to install a monitoring system to alert motorists to cats approaching them.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 17th, 2010 2:12am
American Indians in the Civil War? Petersburg National Battlefield is Part of the Story
The 150th Anniversary of the Civil War is nearly here and a recent event at Petersburg National Battlefield underscored a bit of history that often escapes much notice—the role of American Indians in the conflict.
- By Jim Burnett - December 17th, 2010 1:34am
National Park Mystery Spot 19 Revealed
This is a place where hard work earns you a splendid view and the option to enjoy a gravity-assisted fun run.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 11:08am
Appalachian National Scenic Trail Grows by Roughly 2 Miles
Note to all you mile-conscious Appalachian Trail thru-hikers: Your trail data book is out-of-date. Latest measurements show the foot path is now 2,180 miles on the dot, up nearly 2 miles from 2009's length.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 16th, 2010 2:35am
Glacier National Park Fund Fully Funds Five Glacier Centennial Legacy Projects
With the end of the year marking the end of Glacier National Park's centennial celebration, it's a good time to look back at some of the projects made possible in the park by the Glacier National Park Fund to mark that anniversary.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 16th, 2010 2:08am
Chefs' Holidays Coming To Yosemite National Park In January
Good food, great setting...what more could you ask for than what's coming to Yosemite National Park and The Ahwahnee Hotel in January, when top chefs from across the country gather for a culinary celebration.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 16th, 2010 2:05am
Miserable Weather Makes for Tough Climbing Rescue in Yosemite National Park
Rescue missions can be tough in the best of weather, but when three climbers are safely plucked from El Capitan in Yosemite National Park amid deteriorating weather, you just have to tip your hat to the climbing rangers and helicopter pilots for getting the job done.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 15th, 2010 12:15pm
Give Someone A Yellowstone National Park Wolf for Christmas!
Still can't figure out what to get that special someone for Christmas? How about adopting a Yellowstone National Park wolf for them?
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 15th, 2010 9:51am
