Birding The National Parks: What Do Chiricahua National Monument And Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Have In Common?
What do Chiricahua National Monument and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore have in common?
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Birding In The National Parks: Odd Birds Showing Up In National Parks
I write this from the south shore of Lake Superior, not far from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Two days ago, while casually birding the lakeshore, my wife Sarah spotted a Black-crowned Night-heron. That’s an extremely unusual bird to find as far north as the Superior shore.
- By Kirby Adams - July 1st, 2014 3:25am
National Park Service Working To Map Bottom Of Lake Superior Around Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
A 28-foot silver boat gliding about the islands of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore this summer will be working towards completing a mapping of the Lake Superior lakebed around the islands.
Birding In The National Parks: Where The Birds Are
Spring is an exciting time for both birds and birders across North America. The colorful songbirds are on their way back to their northern nesting grounds after spending a lazy winter in the tropics. Warblers, with a rainbow of plumages and equally diverse collection of songs, are the most sought-after birds during migration.
- By Kirby Adams - April 8th, 2014 4:03am
Essential Paddling Guide: Asian Carp Just One Aspect Of Non-Native Invasion Of Great Lakes
They are some of the most acrobatic fish you’ll ever encounter, hurtling their silver bodies high out of rivers when motorboats pass by. But Asian carp that have been invading the Mississippi River drainage the past two decades pose a serious threat to both the native fish in the Great Lakes and Minnesota’s waters and to regional economies.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 17th, 2014 3:48am
Birding In The National Parks: Are You Planning Your Park Birding Trips For The Year?
Much of the northern half of the country is locked into winter now, which makes it a perfect time to plan your birding trips for the rest of the year.
- By Kirby Adams - January 28th, 2014 3:15am
Appreciating Space In National Parks
There are worries that a majority of today's younger generations are not interested in spending much time outdoors in natural areas. The Student Conservation Association exists to help nurture and immerse these generations in places such as national parks and national forests. Jane Wong discovered that working in the field with the SCA gave her a great appreciation for the outdoors. This is her story.
- By NPT Staff - December 11th, 2013 2:15am
Birding In The National Parks: Chasing Warblers And Other Birds
It's that time of year. Yep, the warblers are descending on national lakeshores for nesting.
- By Kirby Adams - May 21st, 2013 4:03am
Find Yourself In Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Climbing Waterfalls
Propose a visit to a national lakeshore, and most folks will think you're talking about a warm-weather visit. But as the following video shows, winter can be a wonderful time to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to climb some waterfalls.
- By NPT Staff - January 10th, 2013 3:03am
National Park Mystery Spot 47 Revealed: Rocks To Remember
Whether seen from land or water, it never fails to delight.
- By Bob Janiskee - August 10th, 2012 5:00am
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