National Park Mystery Plant 18 Revealed
Once you put it together, you can see that it's really very simple.
- By Bob Janiskee - March 24th, 2011 5:48am
On-line Gallery Features Impressive Work by "Artists in Residence" at Badlands National Park
The Badlands of South Dakota have inspired generations of artists, and participants in the Artists in Residence program at Badlands National Park have included photographers, painters, printmakers, writers and poets, a ceramicist and a composer. They've produced some outstanding work, and you can now enjoy their creativity via a new on-line exhibit.
- By Jim Burnett - March 24th, 2011 2:44am
Interior Department Report Finds No Misconduct By Point Reyes National Seashore Staff In Review of Oyster Farm Impacts
National Park Service employees analyzing the impacts of an oyster farm on Point Reyes National Seashore "mishandled research," but did not engage in a criminal behavior or scientific misconduct, according to an Interior Department review of the matter.
U.S. Camel Corps Returning To Vicksburg National Military Park
Here's something you don't see every day: Camels in a national park. But there's some historical accuracy involved in the "return" of the camel corps to Vicksburg National Military Park in April.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2011 2:27am
At Least 32 Muskox, Possibly More Than 50, Killed By Tidal Surge At Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
At least 32 musk oxen, and possibly as many as 55, have been killed by a tidal surge at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, according to National Park Service researchers.
National Park Mystery Plant 18: His, Hers, and Its
With a little sleuthing you can solve this mystery plant puzzler -- or take the answer into possession, as it were.
- By Bob Janiskee - March 23rd, 2011 9:07am
Reader Participation Day: Would You Ever Go On A Multi-Week, Or More, Hike?
Would you ever head off down a trail for a multi-week, or longer, hike, carrying all you need in a pack on your back?
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 23rd, 2011 3:55am
"Muir's March" For Hetch Hetchy In Yosemite National Park Scheduled For July
The Third Annual 'Muir's March,' an affair intended to raise support for draining the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park, is scheduled for July. If you're interested in joining the backpacking trek, now's the time to sign up.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 23rd, 2011 2:55am
Free Water Soon To Be Available On North, South Rims of Grand Canyon National Park
In a development that would be great to see replicated across the National Park System, particularly in its more arid corners, you'll soon be able to relatively easily refill your water bottles for free at Grand Canyon National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 23rd, 2011 2:44am
Spring Wallops Yosemite National Park With Potent Punch
The first day of spring was anything but spring-like at Yosemite National Park, which saw all its entrance roads closed down by a combination of snow, ice, mudslides, downed power lines, and fallen trees.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 22nd, 2011 7:15am
