North Cascades National Park

Concessionaire Sought For Ross Lake National Recreation Area

The National Park Service recently released a prospectus for lodging and associated services in Ross Lake National Recreation Area, one of three units that comprise the Washington state’s North Cascades National Park Complex.

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By David and Kay Scott - April 21st, 2012 3:00am

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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By NPT Staff - April 19th, 2012 3:00am

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Mark Your Calendars: National Park Week Set For April 21-April 29

You can start planning: National Park Week will fall April 21-29 this year, with activities planned throughout the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - March 21st, 2012 3:00am

North Cascades National Park Ranger, Helicopter Pilot Honored For Rescue Of Injured Climber

A ranger from North Cascades National Park and a helicopter pilot have been honored by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar for their efforts in recusing an injured climber in July 2009.

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By NPT Staff - March 13th, 2012 6:39am

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Revisiting the Organic Act: Can It Meet the Next Century’s Conservation Challenges?

Can the National Park Service Organic Act of 1916 continue to serve the National Park Service well in its second century? Professor Robert B. Keiter, the Wallace Stegner professor of law at the University of Utah, addresses that question in the following essay.

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By NPT Staff - February 12th, 2012 3:00am

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North Cascades Institute Marks 25 Years Of Great Educational Programming At North Cascades National Park

For 25 years the North Cascades Institute has been providing insights into the ecosystems of North Cascades National Park through educational programming. Sit back and take a look back over the years.

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By NPT Staff - January 19th, 2012 3:00am

House GOP Expected To Resume Push To Exempt Border Patrol From Environmental Laws Across National Parks

When Congress returns to Washington later this month, watch for Republicans on the House Natural Resources Committee to resume a push to exempt the Border Patrol from a wide variety of environmental and National Park Service regulations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 9th, 2012 3:00am

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Interesting National Park Stories That Appealed to Us

Not all stories have to have a hard edge to them to be considered nicely done. What follows are some stories from, or revolving around, the National Park System that we liked for what they had to say, or how they had to say it, or what we learned from them. We hope you enjoyed them, too.

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By NPT Staff - December 29th, 2011 3:00am

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Humans, Comfort-Loving Animals That They Are, Are Changing Their National Park Habits With Climate Change

Humans are creatures of comfort, so perhaps it should not be a surprise that warming temperatures associated with climate change are altering the seasons slightly when it comes to visiting national parks, according to a study.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 9th, 2011 10:02am

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Reader Participation Day: Why Are National Parks So Controversial?

Why are national parks so dang controversial?

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 7th, 2011 3:00am

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