Search On For Overdue Hikers In Grand Canyon National Park
Rangers are looking for two 25-year-old men overdue from a backpacking trek in Grand Canyon National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 23rd, 2010 3:04pm
Art in the Desert – Joshua Tree National Park Hosts 18th Annual Art Festival April 2-4
Parks have long provided places of inspiration for artists, and for nearly two decades, Joshua Tree National Park has hosted an annual art festival to highlight work featuring that area's dramatic desert landscapes. The 2010 Art Festival will be held at the park April 2-4.
- By Jim Burnett - March 23rd, 2010 5:33am
National Park Service, Student Conservation Association Looking for Help Improving Visitor Safety
Better understanding risks in national parks, and how visitors relate to those risks, in theory can lower the number of injuries those visitors incur. That's why the National Park Service and the Student Conservation Association are studying park visitors.
Tree-Ring Research in Sequoia National Park is Hard Work with Important Payoffs
Tree ring data obtained from 52 ancient trees in Sequoia National Park has provided scientists with 3,000 years of record. It didn’t come easy, though. Working with the gargantuan trees required special equipment, ingenuity, and heavy labor.
- By Bob Janiskee - March 23rd, 2010 2:55am
Is A Tar Sands Project Coming Close To a National Park You Love?
Back in January 2008 the Traveler warned about a movement in the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to allow tar sands development in Utah. Well, it seems that project could soon be sprouting near Arches National Park and Dinosaur National Monument.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 23rd, 2010 2:42am
Creature Feature: The Banana Slug is Living Proof that a Slimy Little Gastropod Mollusk Can be Loaded with Charisma
You’d think that a mucus-covered, shell-less, forest-dwelling gastropod whose diet includes animal droppings couldn’t get much love, but the lowly banana slug has acquired a huge fan following. Among other things, it is the star of a community festival, official state mollusk of California, and one of America’s most beloved sports mascots.
Traveler's Tips for a Spring Break Visit to Big Bend National Park
The annual travel rite known as "Spring Break" isn't limited to students headed for the beach—it's also peak season for Big Bend National Park. Is that park is too crowded to enjoy a visit in March? Here are some observations from the Traveler, along with tips to help make a future spring trip to Big Bend a lot more fun.
- By Jim Burnett - March 22nd, 2010 5:39am
Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park Officials Want To Replace Three Backcountry Cabins Located in Wilderness Areas
Officials in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks want to replace three dilapidated backcountry ranger cabins, which, judging from photos, seems like a reasonable decision. But should they be allowed to use power tools in the wilderness settings to get the work done?
Repair Work to Start This Fall on Many Glacier Lodge in Glacier National Park
The Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park is one of the grand dames of the National Park System, both because of its architecture and its gorgeous setting on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 22nd, 2010 2:30am
Sen. McCain Has Proposal For Air Tours Over Grand Canyon National Park, But is It A Good One?
During the run-up to the 2008 presidential election, Senator John McCain of Arizona was applauded by many as a friend of the national parks. However, some groups are now wondering why the senator is supporting legislation that would increase air tours over Grand Canyon National Park, an experience that offers many incredible views of the park and yet one that others criticize for the noisy intrusion on the park setting.
McCain Overflights Amendment.pdf
