2009 in Review: Creature Features – Burros, Pythons, Salamanders, Etc.
Traveler's creature features have proved very popular. Here’s the list, with the links.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 5th, 2010 4:00am
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Whoa! Did I Read That Right? Double-Take Posts of 2009
Finicky bears, addled boaters, a cannon that was, a cannonball that wasn’t. In 2009, these and other outside-the-box stories reminded us that you just never know what you’re going to run into – or what might run into you -- in America’s national parks.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 4th, 2010 4:56am
2009 in Review: National Park Brain Teasers
During 2009, Traveler posted 67 national park-themed quizzes, mystery photos, mystery spots, and mystery plants. They’re all listed here, complete with links.
- By Bob Janiskee - January 2nd, 2010 11:43am
Reader Participation Survey: Help Us Name the Top 100 National Park Locations to See Before You Die
Earlier this week we touched on the national parks mentioned in the book, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Somehow, Mammoth Cave National Park didn't make the cut, and if you've been there, you know it should have. Help us compile a list of the top 100 national park locations to see before you die. We'll start the list.
Extreme Panoramic Imaging Project Yields Yosemite Valley Views Like Nothing You’ve Ever Seen
The National Park Service and xRez Studio have created one of the world’s largest photographic images, an amazingly detailed photographic map of the rock faces rimming Yosemite Valley. Believe me, you won’t need to squint!
- By Bob Janiskee - December 29th, 2009 3:52pm
"1,000 Places to See Before You Die" Lists Quite a Few National Parks
When "1,000 Places to See Before You Die" was published in 2003, it quickly rose up the New York Times bestseller list. If you've managed to visit a good number of national parks since 2003, more than likely you've made some pretty good inroads on Patricia Schultz' checklist.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 29th, 2009 10:10am
Winter Adventures in Yosemite National Park
Wintry backcountry treks. Capturing sunset in the Yosemite Valley on your camera. Learning more about the history of the iconic valley. These are some of the programs the Yosemite Association is offering from January through March for park visitors.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 27th, 2009 4:00am
Key Partner Groups at Yosemite National Park Announce Merger
In today's world, non-profit "partner" groups play an increasingly important role in providing funding for a variety of activities in many national parks. Two key players at Yosemite National Park have announced they are joining forces and merging into a single organization.
- By Jim Burnett - December 19th, 2009 4:00am
Tracking The Human Footprint in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is an incredibly beautiful and stunning place. It also attracts a lot of people, as this video shows.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 17th, 2009 8:26am
Where to Find Your Christmas Feast in the National Park System
'Tis the season for quiet and peace, snowy woods, frosty starry nights, time with loved ones, festive activities, and eating way too much food. What better way to accomplish all that than to spend the holidays at a national park?
- By Donna Childress - December 13th, 2009 4:00am
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