Birding In the Parks: Reviewing Binoculars from Vanguard
The truly essential items for the birder’s or wildlife watcher’s gearbox are few, but binoculars are pretty difficult to do without.
- By Kirby Adams - August 23rd, 2011 2:01am
Bat Night Events On August 27 at Mammoth Cave National Park and Around the World
This year has been designated as International Year of the Bat, and August 27 was chosen as International Bat Night. Mammoth Cave National Park is one of the sites around the world holding special activities to focus attention on these unusual and important animals.
- By Jim Burnett - August 23rd, 2011 1:53am
New "Puppy Cam" Features Sled Dog Pups at Denali National Park and Preserve
Denali National Park and Preserve is the only national park in America with a working sled dog kennel. It's hard to beat a puppy when it comes to the "aaaw factor," and thanks to a new on-line "Puppy Cam," fans of sleds dogs can now enjoy live views of young canines at the park's kennels.
- By Jim Burnett - August 23rd, 2011 1:27am
Lightning Strike Kills Visitor at Bryce Canyon National Park
A German visitor who was trying to seek shelter from a thunderstorm at Bryce Canyon National Park was killed when lightning struck the Ponderosa pine he was standing under.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 22nd, 2011 8:35am
Traveler's Checklist: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis
Standing under the iconic arch at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is awesome. But the site has so much more worth exploring.
- By [email protected] - August 22nd, 2011 2:55am
Statue Of Liberty To Be Closed For Year During Safety Improvements
It will take a year, but when the work is finished visitors and staff will be safer while journeying to the crown of Lady Liberty at the Statue of Liberty National Monument.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 22nd, 2011 2:34am
Visiting the National Mall? There's a New App for That
Navigation around the nation's capital has often been regarded as a bit challenging for tourists, but a new app developed by the National Park Service can make a visit to the National Mall a bit easier for smart phone users.
- By Jim Burnett - August 22nd, 2011 1:09am
Trains Of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks
For years I've been searching for railroad memorabilia tied to the national parks: Posters, luggage stickers, calendars, even timetables from the Northern Pacific, Great Northern Railway, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 21st, 2011 2:34am
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s Changing Landscape is the Only Constant
Change is constant, and magical, at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Here change is taking place right in front of you.
- By Claire M. Walter - August 21st, 2011 2:26am
New Species Added to Park Lists During Bioblitz at Great Basin National Park
A "bioblitz" is an intensive, short-term effort by trained scientists and citizen volunteers to conduct an inventory of specific types of plants or animals found in a specific area. A
recent effort in Great Basin National Park was very productive, but are you ready and willing to help collect hymenoptera?
- By Jim Burnett - August 21st, 2011 1:38am
