Spectacular Yosemite
As big and expansive as Yosemite National Park is, there should be a rule somewhere stating that any book that captures its wonders in photographs must be large enough to take up most of your coffee table.
Birding in the National Parks: Lowepro's Optic Series For Wildlife Viewing
Birders and wildlife watchers are starting to get used to the fact that gear manufacturers recognize us and want to make equipment specifically for us. So it wasn’t a surprise, but definitely great news, when Lowepro came out with their Optics Series for wildlife viewing.
- By Kirby Adams - July 26th, 2011 2:10am
Study Predicts New Wildfire Regime Will Change Face of Yellowstone National Park
A new report predicts that the regime of wildfire in the Northern Rockies will change the face of Yellowstone National Park by mid-century.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 26th, 2011 2:04am
Celebrate National Park Lighthouses On August 7, National Lighthouse Day
It's been nearly 225 years since Congress called for lighthouses "beacons, buoys and public piers" to be built for the safety of the public and seafarers. You can celebrate that occasion, which fell August 7, 1789, by visiting one of the many lighthouses across the National Park System.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 25th, 2011 2:51am
National Park Service Director Jarvis Addresses The Value and Importance Of Maintaining Civil War Sites
The battle of Manassas dispelled the myth that the war would be a quick affair.
The Confederate secretary of war, LeRoy Pope Walker, suggested prior to the battle that when all was said and done, he would be able to wipe up the blood that would be spilled with his pocket handkerchief.
The Outer Banks
Though written more than two decades ago, this simply yet descriptively named book by Anthony Bailey could just as easily have been written last year, for many of the issues he broaches -- storms, fishing, and off-road vehicles -- remain today.
Got A 'Droid? Download Chimani's National Parks App ... For Free!
OK all you Droid owners, now's the time for you to add a national park app to your phone...for free!
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 25th, 2011 2:18am
Barn Swallows At Redwood National and State Parks, the Video
You don't normally associate barn swallows with Redwood National and State Parks, but in fact the birds do show up there, and even like to nest in the park as the following video relates so well.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 24th, 2011 2:59am
National Park Road Trip 2011: Lodging in Badlands National Park
Somewhat despondent over having to leave the cool air of the Rockies behind them, David and Kay Scott have headed into the oven-like temperatures of Badlands National Park to check out the park's lodging options. Along the way they visited Devils Tower National Monument.
- By David and Kay Scott - July 24th, 2011 2:09am
House Of Representatives Could Act Monday on Bid to Allow Uranium Mining Around Grand Canyon National Park
How strong is the market for uranium? Is nuclear energy a key component of the nation's energy future? How many jobs would be created by allowing mining of uranium around the Grand Canyon National Park? Those are some of the questions to consider as the House of Representatives moves to vote on a measure that could allow the mining to proceed.
