Congressman Introduces Legislation To Double The Size of Big Thicket National Preserve
Big Thicket National Preserve, a rich crucible of biodiversity, would double in size under legislation introduced by a congressman from Texas.
Interior Officials Want to Allow Concealed Carry in the National Parks
Moving at a politically expedient speed, Interior Department officials are proposing to allow national park visitors to carry concealed weapons with them.
DOI-Proposed Gun Reg.pdf
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 29th, 2008 2:07pm
Bison, Elk and Bears Might Be Cute, But These Videos and Statistics From National Parks Suggest Caution
Ever consider a sprint with an elk or bison? Well, if you're not careful, you just might wind up in that predicament in Yellowstone National Park. And you won't win.
Groups Sue To Overturn Removal of Greater Yellowstone Wolves from Endangered Species List
Has Yellowstone National Park's wolf recovery program, now more than a decade old, succeeded? The federal government thinks so, as evidenced by the removal of greater Yellowstone wolves from the Endangered Species List. But a coalition of conservation group differs, and has filed a lawsuit to overturn the delisting.
Creature Feature: the Many-Colored Fruit Dove
A tiny clutch of islands in the South Pacific harbors not only the National Park of American Samoa, one of the National Park System’s oft-overlooked delights, but also some of the last vestiges of the many-Colored Fruit Dove, a colorful bird that long has captivated those lucky enough to spy it.
- By Chance Finegan - April 28th, 2008 4:00am
National Parks Week: Perfect Time to Assess the "State of the Parks"
Don't let the hoopla over National Parks Week and the launch of the Centennial Challenge fund-letting fool you: The state of the national park system is depressing. While recent visitation is up, staffing is down, and park budgets aren't keeping pace with inflation.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 26th, 2008 2:47pm
Railroad's Tweaking Delays Glacier National Park's Decision Against Bombing Avalanche Chutes
Long after the public comment period closed on Glacier National Park's draft environmental impact statement regarding a railroad's request to bomb avalanche chutes on the park's southern boundary, the railroad apparently has succeeded in tweaking that document.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 25th, 2008 12:11pm
Snared Wolves At Denali National Park and Preserve Cast Ugly Shadow on Trappers
Wolf trapping that went wrong has left two wolves with snares cinched around their necks roaming Denali National Park and Preserve just as tourist season is about to arrive.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 25th, 2008 8:44am
2008 National Park Service Centennial Projects Run the Gamut, From Traveling Trunks to Biodiversity Inventories
From "traveling trunks" and power systems to biodiversity inventories and efforts to develop tomorrow's national park stewards, the 110 Centennial Challenge Projects and Programs that are being funded for 2008 offer a little something for most folks.
Approved Projects-Description.pdf
Traveler's Top 10 Picks For Movies Involving National Parks
Dozens of movies have depicted actors and actresses cavorting, romancing, running, hiding, fighting, and yes, even dying in national parks or places destined to become national parks. Here are ten of Traveler's favorite movies with a national park connection of some sort. Note that we don’t restrict the field to films shot on location in parks.
- By Bob Janiskee - April 23rd, 2008 10:40am
