National Park Mystery Photo 47 Revealed: A Shoreline Nook Draws Passenger Praise
Easing the tour boat into a shoreline recess affords a close up view not soon forgotten.
- By Bob Janiskee - March 30th, 2012 11:39am
Gateway Communities: Not All Have Tight Connections With Their National Parks
In Moab, Utah, a gritty town that mines the tourism industry spawned in part by nearby Arches and Canyonlands national parks, the Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks is working to connect the region's youth with the parks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 30th, 2012 3:00am
Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park Welcomes Spring With Cooking Demonstrations
While the fall leaf-peeping season is one of the most popular times to be in Shenandoah National Park, spring with its season of renewal is a close second. And to celebrate it, the executive chef of the Skyland Resort is returning with its series of culinary demonstrations.
- By NPT Staff - March 30th, 2012 3:00am
Environmental Heavyweights Urge Interior Secretary To Remove Oyster Farm From Point Reyes National Seashore
Some environmental heavyweights -- Dr. E.O. Wilson, Jean-Michel Cousteau, Sylvia A. Earle, Thomas E. Lovejoy, and Tundi Agardy -- have urged Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to see that an oyster farm is removed from Point Reyes National Seashore when it's lease ends this fall.
NPS Proposes To Allow Massive Power Line Through Delaware Water Gap NRA, Draws Quick Condemnation
A proposal by the Obama administration to run a massive power transmission line across the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area drew quick condemnation Thursday from the National Parks Conservation Association.
Blue Ridge Parkway CEO Honored By White House For Getting Kids Outdoors
Carolyn Ward, chief executive officer of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, has been honored by the White House for her organization's efforts to get kids outdoors.
- By NPT Staff - March 29th, 2012 1:58pm
National Park Mystery Photo 47: Undivided Attention
A natural feature has the rapt attention of this group of national park visitors. Can you tell us what and where it is?
- By Bob Janiskee - March 29th, 2012 5:00am
Sinking Of Titanic, Role of Marconi Wireless Station In Rescue Cross Paths At Cape Cod National Seashore
The RMS Titanic and the Marconi wireless station on Cape Cod crossed paths a century ago on a dark day for history. At Cape Cod National Seashore, where the site of that wireless station remains, the sinking of the Titanic will be commemorated during a weeklong affair.
Are Wolves At Isle Royale National Park On Their Last Legs?
Wolf numbers at Isle Royale National Park -- 9 -- are the lowest ever counted since annual observations of wolves and moose on the Lake Superior island began in 1958, raising concerns that the predators might soon be gone from the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 29th, 2012 3:00am
Reader Participation Day: Should Locals have More Say about a National Park Issue than Others?
Should locals living around a National Park have more say on an issue affecting a Park than other Americans?
