Wolverine Photographed in Rocky Mountain National Park
A wolverine has made an amazing journey and turned up in an unexpected place.
- By Bob Janiskee - July 12th, 2009 8:36am
Night Sky Viewing Programs at Acadia National Park
In honor of the International Year of Astronomy, Acadia National Park will host two special series of night sky programs during the remainder of the summer. They're part of an impressive lineup of interpretive activities at Acadia this year.
- By Jim Burnett - July 12th, 2009 4:30am
History and Scenery in One Great Package – and Getting There is Part of the Fun
What do Russian bishops, totem poles and rain forests have in common? They're all part of the story at a park in southeastern Alaska that shares its name with a terrific small town, and Sitka National Historical Park provides a fine combination of history and natural history in a setting that's hard to beat.
- By Jim Burnett - July 12th, 2009 4:02am
At Long Last, Glacier National Park's Inside North Fork Road is Open to Travel. Kind of.
It took a while. Going on three years, in fact. But Glacier National Park crews finally have been able to get the Inside North Fork Road open to traffic. Just don't plan on driving the family sedan down it.
Big Cypress National Preserve Proposal Would Greatly Expand Hunting, ORV Use To the Detriment of Florida Panthers
A proposal drafted by planners at Big Cypress National Preserve would greatly expand hunting and off-road vehicle use in the preserve, moves that would pose a "moderate adverse" impact to the endangered Florida panther.
Grand Teton National Park Rangers Rescue Father and Son From the Snake River After Their Raft Springs a Leak
A father and son who thought they could negotiate 25 miles of the Snake River on an inflatable raft better suited for a swimming pool and armed with sticks for paddles had to be rescued by Grand Teton National Park rangers several miles into their journey when the raft sprung a leak.
Update: Sylvatic Plague and Tularemia Afflict Prairie Dogs in Badlands National Park
Officials have confirmed the presence of sylvatic plague and tularemia in Badlands National Park. That’s bad news for the park’s prairie dogs and black-footed ferrets, but visitors should be OK if they use common sense safety precautions.
Volunteers Can Participate in Science Field Days at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is inviting high school-aged students, their families, and the general public to join scientists and educators in collecting scientific data during field activities in the park, July 13-15, 2009.
- By Jim Burnett - July 11th, 2009 4:27am
New Virtual Exhibit on Siege of Vicksburg is a Treat for History Buffs and Teachers
Abraham Lincoln said, "Vicksburg is the key. The war can never be brought to a close until that key is in our pocket." A new virtual exhibit on the siege of Vicksburg is now available on-line for the enjoyment of history buffs, and its also a useful tool for teachers.
- By Jim Burnett - July 11th, 2009 4:08am
Free Digital Photo Workshops at Grand Canyon National Park
If you'll be at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon between now and July 27 and you'd like to learn how to take better photos, here's a great opportunity. You don't even need a camera to participate.
- By Jim Burnett - July 11th, 2009 3:48am
