Gateway National Recreation Area

Odds and Ends from Around the National Park System

A climbing death in Yosemite, a new recreation site at the Delaware Water Gap NRA, and a question on whether to force climbers to wear helmets are among the odds and ends that have recently crossed our computer screens.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 15th, 2010 3:15am

Canoeists, Kayakers Invited To Explore Jamaica Bay at Gateway National Recreation Area

While the current heat wave blistering the East Coast shouldn't last much longer, mid-July is still a great time to go canoeing or kayaking at Gateway National Recreation Area. And on July 17 there will be an outing to explore the NRA's Jamaica Bay.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 10th, 2010 3:15am

Bird Artworks Going on Display at Gateway National Recreation Area

Sometimes, paintings can be more striking than photographs. And if you enjoy bird paintings and live in the greater New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, or are visiting there, there's an exhibit of artworks at Gateway National Recreation Area that you shouldn't miss.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 26th, 2010 3:15am

National Park Quiz 78: Harbors

Don’t harbor any illusions; this month’s quiz is no walk in the park. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write on the whiteboard 100 times: "During the 1950s, some scientists suggested that 'instant harbors' could be created with well-placed atomic bombs."

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 5:52am

Fishing, Boating, Surfing, Permits Available for Gateway National Recreation Area Beginning Feb. 1

If you like to fish, paddle, surf, or drive an off-road vehicle around Gateway National Recreation Area, you can purchase your permits for such activities beginning Monday, February 1.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 30th, 2010 4:00am

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What Do You Say To a 65-Year-old Lifeguard At Gateway National Recreation Area? Thank You!

Can you imagine the look on the face of Gateway National Recreation Area Water Safety Coordinator Carl Martinez when he realized the man standing before him to be tested for a lifeguard position was 65 years old?

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 16th, 2010 4:00am

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Funding Will Help Repair Historic Gun Batteries at Gateway National Recreation Area's Sandy Hook Unit

Congress has provided $800,000 for the National Park Service to have repairs and restoration done to the historic gun batteries in the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, according to U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 19th, 2009 3:17pm

Ida Gives Many Atlantic Coast National Parks a Severe Beating

The remains of Tropical Storm Ida have inflicted some of the heaviest damage that Atlantic Coast beaches have seen in quite a few years. NPS units in the impacted area will have a major cleanup & fix up job on their hands.

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By Bob Janiskee - November 13th, 2009 3:18am

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What Now Becomes Of Fort Hancock At Gateway National Recreation Area?

A final decision by the National Park Service that ends an agreement to allow commercialization of historic military buildings at Gateway National Recreation Area leaves one question dangling: What now becomes of the steadily deteriorating buildings?

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 21st, 2009 6:01am

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Gateway National Recreation Area Working on General Management Plan; Where Does Commercialism Fit?

While many businesses do annual planning meetings to move their vision forward, national parks typically operate under General Management Plans that remain in effect for ten, 20, or more years. Which makes it particularly important for park goers to both follow this process and provide input. If you frequent Gateway National Recreation Area in the greater New York-New Jersey metropolitan area, now is your chance to weigh in.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 3rd, 2009 6:00am

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