Chimani's Library Of National Park Apps Continues To Grow
Chimani continues to grow its library of national park apps for iPhones and Droids.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 17th, 2011 9:37am
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National Park Quiz 96: Ringer V
Nine of the first ten questions in this quiz are true. Can you tell which one is false? You might want to try the two bonus questions too.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 30th, 2011 1:25pm
Capturing Moonbows In the Waterfalls of Yosemite National Park, the Video
Those nights that coincide with the full moon over Yosemite National Park bring out an unusual park park visitor, one who goes in search of "moonbows" that rise above the park's waterfalls. Check out this 7-minute video to gain an appreciation for the phenomenon.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 8th, 2011 9:20am
Artist Setting Out To "Paint the National Parks"
Following in the footsteps, and brushstrokes, of Frederick Church, Albert Bierstadt, and Thomas Moran, a New York-based painter plans to spend the next few months exploring the National Park System and "painting the national parks."
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 7th, 2011 3:15am
Can, And Should, The Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park Be Restored?
Though it's missing a Half Dome, the twin to the Yosemite Valley has been described by none other than John Muir as "one of nature's rarest and most precious mountain temples.” But since 1923 the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park has been submerged, a victim of sorts to thirsty San Franciscans, but one that more than a few believe should be drained and brought back to life.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 28th, 2011 4:14pm
Reader Participation Day: Have Campground Or Lodging Reservations Gotten Too Hard to Obtain In Some National Parks?
Has the difficulty in obtaining a reservation for either a campsite or lodge room in a national park become too much hassle to deal with in some cases?
With Summer Arriving Tomorrow, Don't Find Yourself In National Park Search-and-Rescue Reports
With summer officially getting under way tomorrow, more and more folks will be heading out to the national parks for some summer fun. Just be sure to be careful out there so you don't find yourself added to a search-and-rescue report as these folks were.
Doggone! Pursuit of Squirrel Takes Dog Over the Edge at Yosemite National Park
Cats, not canines, are reputed to possess those mythical "nine lives," but if dogs could talk, the lead character in a recent incident at Yosemite National Park might debate the point just a bit.
- By Jim Burnett - June 18th, 2011 5:17am
Visit Your Park: Yosemite National Park
As awe-inspiring as the Yosemite Valley is, it is not the length and breadth of Yosemite National Park, but rather only one measure of this High Sierra beaut. Sadly, a surprising number of people never venture out of the valley with its towering granite walls and, in season, wispy waterfalls, to explore the other wonders of the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 15th, 2011 3:15am
Reader Participation Day: What Draws You To Yosemite National Park, Big Rock Or Big Water?
When you first enter the imposing valley at Yosemite National Park, your eyes are drawn both to the towering walls of granite that frame the valley, as well as the wispy waterfalls. But which brings you to the park?
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