Parks Beyond Borders #4: Looking Abroad At National Park News
A global round-up of national park news.
- By Randy Johnson - February 26th, 2012 2:49am
Through The Looking Glass: What Value Will We See In Wilderness In 2064?
Areas set aside under The Wilderness Act draw frequent debate today over what uses are acceptable within officially designated wilderness. But how will we view wilderness in 2064, when The Wilderness Act notches its 100th birthday? That topic recently was explored by Jeff Rose and Dan Dustin for Park Science.
- By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2012 2:12am
High Arsenic Concentrations Lurk In Underground Lakes At Wind Cave National Park
While underground lakes at Wind Cave National Park test high for arsenic levels, they have no bearing on the safety of the park's drinking water, according to studies
- By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2012 2:05am
Look Rock Observation Tower In Great Smoky Mountains National Park To Be Closed For Construction
Communications upgrades to the Look Rock observation tower in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will require that the area be closed to the public from February 27 through March 23.
- By NPT Staff - February 25th, 2012 2:03am
By the Numbers: Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park, the largest national park in the 48-state U.S. , is a prodigious generator of interesting statistics. Here is a generous sample.
- By Bob Janiskee - February 24th, 2012 3:59am
National Park Mystery Spot 36 Revealed: Pride of the Pinelands
Humpty Dumpty is not the only great egg.
- By Bob Janiskee - February 24th, 2012 5:23am
TRACK Trail Juggernaut Rolls On
The tenth TRACK Trail interpretive path just opened on Saturday February 18th at the US Army Corps of Engineers’ W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
- By Randy Johnson - February 24th, 2012 2:34am
Construction on Bear Lake Road In Rocky Mountain National Park To Start March 5
Much-needed repairs along the Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will lead to traffic delays for the next two years.
- By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2012 2:32am
New License Plate Lets North Carolina Motorists Support Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A newly designed license plate allows North Carolina motorists to show their support for Great Smoky Mountains National Park while contributing dollars to projects funded by Friends of the Smokies.
- By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2012 2:31am
National Park Mystery Spot 36: Seven Words
These seven words should be enough.
- By Bob Janiskee - February 23rd, 2012 4:00am
