National Park Mystery Spot 18 Revealed: It's the Korean War Veterans Memorial
A silver inscription on the Memorial Wall says it all: "Freedom is Not Free."
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 11:02am
Report: Climate Changes Could Batter Acadia National Park Economically, Environmentally
The latest of a running series of reports outlining how climate change could reshape national parks portrays economic and environmental impacts lashing at Acadia National Park and its surrounding communities. While the report's authors hope to catch the attention of Congress, they acknowledge that a groundswell of public concern might be necessary to convince politicians to act.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 11th, 2010 2:10am
Entrance Fees Reduced At Colorado National Monument During The Winter
With winter bearing down on Colorado National Monument, officials are planning to close the middle stretch of Rim Rock Drive. However, to offset that they're also planning to reduce entrance fees during the winter months.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 11th, 2010 1:54am
National Park Mystery Spot 18: Snowflakes, Clint Eastwood, and Superman
Within this national park there is a large plane figure connecting three points, one of which is wet.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 11:00am
Want to Escape the Cold? Winter is a Great Time to Visit These Desert and Coastal Parks
For some park travelers, winter trips conjure up images of snow-covered landscapes, but for others the season means sun and sand. Here are some suggestions for NPS sites where milder winter weather offers a fine time to enjoy parks that are just too toasty or buggy for most of us during the summer.
- By Jim Burnett - November 10th, 2010 1:43am
Reader Participation Day: How Do You Build Diversity in the National Parks?
In the wake of Oprah Winfrey's recent trek to Yosemite National Park, the question of how the National Park Service can build diversity in the park system again is spurring some debate. How can that mission be accomplished?
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 10th, 2010 1:31am
Odds and Ends From Around the National Parks
A potpourri of items relating to, or brushing by, the national parks. Some interesting, some educational, some to ponder.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 10th, 2010 1:15am
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Plans To Burn Fields in Cades Cove This Week
If you're planning a drive through Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park this week, you might want to postpone it, as park crews are planning to burn about 700 acres of fields in the cove.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 9th, 2010 1:37am
Updated: North Face Deal Could Generate Big Bucks for National Park Foundation, But Is It A Good Deal For You?
A deal was announced the other day that could end up sending $150,000 to the National Park Foundation...but is it a good deal for you?
Another Month, Another Visitation Record in Yellowstone National Park
Another month, another visitation record at Yellowstone National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 9th, 2010 1:25am
