National Park Mystery Spot 27 Revealed: A Home for a Man Who Sure Could Write
That dairy goat clue is a lot more important than it might appear.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 10:23am
Special Photo Exhibit Features Rock Groups 'America' and the 'Eagles' At Joshua Tree National Park
It might seem to be an odd confluence, but Joshua Tree National Park is the backdrop for an exhibit of photographs and album cover art featuring such artists as America and the Eagles. But if you're familiar with the album covers, and the park, you understand the connection.
Yosemite National Park Officials Proposing To Remove Structures From Rockfall Zone
Rather than risk visitor and staff safety in the rockfall zone below Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park officials are proposing that 72 rental units closest to that zone be permanently removed from the area.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 11th, 2011 3:00am
Rocky Mountain National Park Officials Looking At Rebuilding Section Of Bear Lake Road
Negotiating parts of Rocky Mountain National Park could get a bit tricky later this year and into next as officials are planning to rebuild a section of the Bear Lake Road.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:49pm
Reader Participation Day: What If You Could Wave a Magic Wand?
What would you cause to happen for the benefit of the National Park System with just one wave of your magic wand?
- By Bob Janiskee - August 10th, 2011 9:02am
National Park Mystery Spot 27: On a Hill It Stands
Last month's mystery spot puzzler was a real mind bender. This one is considerably less twisty.
- By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 10:14am
End-of-Season Lodging Deals Yours For The Asking At Yellowstone, Grand Canyon National Parks
With summer's end surprisingly near, lodging rates are dropping at Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks, with some rooms available for as little as $59 a night.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:49pm
Friends of Acadia Holding Auction To Help Acadia National Park
The Friends of Acadia is celebrating its 25th anniversary this Saturday with a dinner and auction to help it continue to work on behalf of Acadia National Park. And you don't even need to attend in person to vie for such items as Maine-made artworks or tickets to the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House come December.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 10th, 2011 3:00am
Birding in the National Parks: Down The Park Road Towards Flamingo in Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park offers some of the best birding in the National Park System, but you need to be alert for the hazards -- gators, poisonous snakes, mosquitoes, and sharp, slippery rocks, as Kirby Adams discovered.
Issue Of Hunting Brown Bears At Katmai National Preserve Arises Again
Four years ago we brought you a video that touched more than a few nerves. The subject was hunting brown bears in Katmai National Preserve and raised the question of whether it was really sporting or ethical. While the resulting uproar died down, it's creeping up again as Park Service officials seek public comment on a proposal to allow two sport-hunting guide businesses to operate in the preserve.
- By Bill Sherwonit - August 9th, 2011 5:19am
