If you find yourself in Theodore Roosevelt National Park this weekend, head for the North Unit where they're going to be having a star party.

2012 is the 75th anniversary of the world’s quintessential hike—the Appalachian Trail.

Sooner or later, you’re going to need a spotting scope. I’ve tried a lot of scopes and found there are some great products at every price range. Clearly, you can’t expect a $250 scope to perform like a $2,500 scope, but if your expectations are realistic, you can find some excellent quality without robbing the piggy bank. Or, as a bird blogger said recently, robbing a real bank.

Does your congressperson understand where you stand when it comes to America's national parks? Perhaps more to the point, do they care where you stand?