Bears Starting to Emerge In Yellowstone National Park
If you're heading to Yellowstone National Park soon to view wolves, you might get a bonus: bears are beginning to emerge from their slumber and are roaming for food.
- February 28th, 2010
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Some Biologists Envision Wolves Controlling Elk in More National Parks, Others Say That's Impractical
There was a paper that zoomed around cyberspace a couple weeks ago, one that roamed far and wide, not unlike a young wolf seeking a territory of its own. It gathered speed as it was flicked around the Twittersphere because it focused on two subjects that captivate more than a few people -- national parks, and wolves.
Still Working on Some Glitches In The Traveler's Architecture
We're aware that there continue to be some glitches with the [b][i]Traveler[/b][/i] as a result of last week's upgrade with our underlying architecture. And we're working hard to wipe them all out. But we could use your help to alert us to problems we don't see.
Harbor Seal Pupping Season Is Upon Point Reyes National Seashore
Expect some access restrictions at Point Reyes National Seashore beginning Monday. That's because the harbor seal pupping season is upon us, and the national seashore boasts the "largest mainland, breeding colony of harbor seals in California."
- February 27th, 2010
Recruiting Under Way For 2010 Youth Conservation Corps at Yellowstone National Park
Had I only known years ago that I could have spent my high school summers in Yellowstone National Park I would have been there in a heartbeat. But I didn't know. But here's the word that your kids have an opportunity now to sign up for the Youth Conservation Corps program in Yellowstone this summer.
The Maps of Yosemite National Park, A Video
What can you glean from glancing at a map? If it's a road map, folks will look for routes to their destinations, interesting sidetrips, population centers. Topographical maps can provide rich details of landscapes and help us navigate through them. In this episode from Yosemite Nature Notes, Producer Steven M. Bumgardner introduces us to the map wonders of Yosemite National Park. There's even a cameo appearance by Ken Burns!
Mammoth Cave National Park Saw Double-Digit Boost In Visitation in 2009
If you thought Mammoth Cave National Park seemed a bit crowded during your trip there last year, that's because visitation was up. For the year, the more than 500,000 folks visited Mammoth Cave, an increase of nearly 14 percent from 2008 traffic.
Stranded Rafters In Grand Canyon National Park Get Unexpected Helicopter Lift
A group of rafters heading down the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park received an unexpected helicopter lift when their boat became stranded on a rock garden in the river near Crystal Rapid. This was no quick and easy rescue, though, as it took 14 rangers, with air support, more than a day to get the rafters heading back downstream.
Republicans Pushing Interior Secretary To Release "All" Documents Related to Potential National Monuments
A group of Republicans is calling on Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to release all documents and maps related to an internal study of potential national monuments in the West.
How to Fix the National Mall? The NPS has a Plan and Welcomes Your Comments
The National Mall is often described as the nation's front yard, and the lawn has bare spots, the walks are cracking, the porch is sagging. It's time for a serious facelift, the NPS is working on a plan to restore the Mall, and your comments are welcome.
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