Future Of Isle Royale National Park Wolves Subject Of Public Meetings
The precarious future of wolves on Isle Royale National Park will be the subject of four public meetings this month.
- By NPT Staff - November 7th, 2013 2:45am
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Peregrine Chicks, Wolf Pups Spotted At Isle Royale National Park
A handful of newborns in a national park isn't always welcomed with a news release, but when the young are peregrine falcon chicks and wolf pups at Isle Royale National Park, the news is definitely something to note.
- By NPT Staff - September 3rd, 2013 2:45am
Nearly $2 Million Donation To Help Fund Solar Energy System At Isle Royale National Park
A donation of $1.8 million from a concessions program is moving Isle Royale National Park closer to the more than $7 million needed to build a solar power facility on the island in Lake Superior.
- By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2013 3:03am
Isle Royale National Park Gets Help From Coast Guard Icebreaker For Summer Opening
It's been a very long winter for parts of the country, and some national parks are facing some extra challenges in getting ready for the upcoming summer season. Few parks, however, have had to call on the Coast Guard for help from an icebreaker as part of their summer reopening.
- By Jim Burnett - May 2nd, 2013 12:31pm
"Camper Cabins" At Isle Royale National Park Extend Lodging Options To Windigo Area
A straight-forward design, some good carpenters, and visitors to Isle Royale National Park now can have a roof over their heads while staying at the Windigo end of the island in Lake Superior.
Isle Royale National Park's Wolf Population Down To Just Eight, No New Pups Last Year
Just eight wolves can be found at Isle Royale National Park, the lowest count ever tallied, and no new pups were brought into the population last year, another first that seemingly moves the population closer to extinction.
Grand Canyon National Park Ranger Honored As Park Service's Top Ranger
A Grand Canyon National Park ranger, one who you might see dangling from a helicopter to help an injured visitor, has been honored as the National Park Service's top ranger.
- By NPT Staff - February 25th, 2013 3:03am
Guest Column: Of Wolves And Science
This fall has been a tough one for those who love the wolves of Yellowstone National Park, as more than a few of the predators have been killed outside the park by hunters. Wolf hunting and trapping also is an issue in the Midwest, and the controversy around that issue prompted writer Greg Breining to take a close look at how wolves and science intertwine. It's not always as neat as you might think
- By Greg Breining - December 26th, 2012 3:03am
Ranger III At Isle Royale National Park Given Ballast Treatment System To Thwart Non-Native Critters
The Ranger III, the National Park Service ship that brings visitors to Isle Royale National Park, has been outfitted with a water ballast treatment system that is designed to prevent invasive species from hitching a ride.
Coalition Of National Park Retirees Warns Of Congressional Overreach That Could Impact National Parks
You can add the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees to the groups that are concerned about efforts by U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop to dismantle many of the nation's environmental laws in the name of border security.
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