Foal Added to Herd At Cape Hatteras National Seashore
The pony herd at Cape Hatteras National Seashore has grown by one thanks to the addition of a filly born late in March.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 8th, 2010 2:33am
National Park Mystery Photo 21 Revealed: Congaree National Park "Skeeter Meter"
While many national parks rightfully can claim miserable concentrations of ravenous mosquitoes in summer months, Congaree National Park actually offers visitors this "skeeter meter" for gauging just how bad things are in the swamps.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 5:58am
Mark Your Calendars: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Looking for Help With Trail Work
Ever get the urge to head into the mountains to make repairs or improvements to hiking trails? Well, if you like to do that kind of thing, the folks at Great Smoky Mountains National Park could use your muscles later this month.
Researchers Exploring Cave Dwellers From Bandelier National Monument's Long Ago Past
The American Southwest is honeycombed with ruins from long-past civilizations. Mesa Verde National Park and Canyon de Chelly National Monument are well-known for their cliff dwellings, while at Bandelier National Monument the sandstone walls are pocked with "cavates" used as shelter centuries ago.
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- By Kurt Repanshek - April 8th, 2010 2:12am
How Goes The Plowing Of the Sun Road In Glacier National Park? Here's An Update
Progress is being made on plowing of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, but don't expect to be able to drive end-to-end this weekend or even next weekend. But that doesn't mean you can't go out and enjoy the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 8th, 2010 2:12am
Snow Impedes Blind Hiker on Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Another Blind Hiker Targets Pacific Crest Trail
A blind hiker who set off last month to go end-to-end on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail has had to reorganize his trek due to heavy snows and ice in the Smokies of North Carolina. Meanwhile, another visually impaired hiker is set on conquering the Pacific Crest Trail.
Updated: Effort In Maine To Restrict Guns From National Park Units Falls Short of Goal
A concerted effort in Maine to draw the line on national park visitors arming themselves has fallen short of the original goal. But the measure Gov. John Baldacci signed this week will at least outlaw open carry in Acadia National Park.
Bark Beetle Battles Continue This Year At Rocky Mountain National Park
If you're planning a visit soon to Rocky Mountain National Park, you might want to read the following carefully and look at your calendar. Park crews plan to be spraying trees around the park through most of May in an ongoing battle against bark beetles.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 7th, 2010 2:26am
National Park Mystery Photo 21: Trying To Avoid the War Zone
More than a few national parks are well-known for their ravenous mosquitoes. I can personally attest that you don't want to be on Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park in July unless you actually enjoy feeding these bloodsuckers. In which park can you spot this skeeter meter?
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 6:28am
Reader Participation Survey: How Much Local Control Should Be Exerted Over National Parks?
Should there be more uniformity across the National Park System when it comes to regulations pertaining to such activities as air tours, mountain biking, and personal watercraft use, just to name three sensitive issues?
