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Searching For Glaciers In The National Parks

It’s no secret glaciers are retreating due to global warming trends. Different federal agencies have set up glacial monitoring programs to track these changes in the national parks. But don’t fret about a total disappearance of glaciers just yet. There are national parks in both the U.S. and Canada where you can still see, and even stand on, a glacier.

Deadliest National Park? Would You Believe North Cascades National Park?

Trying to gauge the deadliest national park can be a challenging task because of the many variables. But when you look at the death rate per park visitation, North Cascades National Park rises to the top, according to a Nevada law firm that took a close look at the numbers from 2007 to 2018.

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #23: The North Cascades National Park Complex

Just how much do you think you know about the people, places, and vistas of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex, a large swath of Washington state that includes North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area? Now is your chance to find out and maybe even learn a little something you might not have known, by taking this latest National Parks Quiz and Trivia piece.

Least Visited And Most Remote

You might think there is no better place than a remote mountain valley to spend some time in the age of COVID-19, and Stehekin, Washington, certainly fits the bill. It must be difficult now for the locals, though -- on the one hand wanting to keep away anyone who could bring infection, but on the other needing visitors to keep the economy going.

National Parks Traveler Episode 100: Parks, Endangered Species And The ESA

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In this week’s show, our 100th podcast, we take a look at endangered and threatened species that call the National Park System home and the legal battles that swing to and fro over gaining them Endangered Species Act protections. Joining me for this discussion is Noah Greenwald, the endangered species director for the Center for Biological Diversity.

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