Cedar Breaks National Monument Officials Looking For Some Nice Wildflower Photos
If you enjoy looking at wildflowers, and you're handy with a camera, you might want to enter the annual wildflower poster art contest at Cedar Breaks National Monument.
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Elk, Deer Most Likely Wildlife Involved in Vehicle Collisions in Grand Teton National Park
Each year nearly 100 animals, ranging from elk and deer to bison and wolves, are killed in vehicle collisions in Grand Teton National Park. Park officials keep tally of the grisly count to seek ways to make roads that run through the scenic park safer -- for both motorists and wildlife.
Arches National Park in the Round
Professor Bob has never been to Arches or Canyonlands national parks, though he's threatening to visit this spring. In the meantime, here's something to whet his anticipation -- a 360-degree view of Double Arch in Arches National Park.
By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 10:19am
National Park Mystery Spot 8 Revealed: It’s the Second-Highest Place East of the Mississippi River
Did the poem take you where you needed to go?
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 10:19am
Most Campgrounds at Cape Hatteras National Seashore To Open April 2
If you're planning to visit Cape Hatteras National Seashore, most of the campgrounds will be open for business on April 2, although the Cape Point Campground isn't scheduled to open until May 28.
Updated: British Columbia Officials Say "No" To Mining in Canadian Flathead North Of Glacier National Park
On the eve of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the lieutenant governor of British Columbia has announced that the province will not allow mining in the Canadian Flathead just north of Glacier National Park and due west of Waterton Lakes National Park.
By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 8:23am
National Park Mystery Spot 8: Higher! Higher!
Wretched poetry will take you to this mystery spot located somewhere in the National Park System.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 8:23am
Reader Participation Day, Valentine's Edition: For That Romantic National Park Getaway, Lodge or Tent?
With Valentine's Day this Sunday, it seems only appropriate that this week's question revolve around romance. So tell us, would your beau/significant other prefer a national park getaway spent in a lodge, or in a tent?
Experts Piece Together A Jigsaw Puzzle of Broken Gypsum at Mammoth Cave National Park
Piecing together a Jigsaw puzzle is challenging even when you have a picture to guide you. Imagine the challenge Jim Werker and Val Hildreth-Werker faced when they were confronted by 600 pounds of fragile gypsum pieces that they were tasked with putting back in place in a passageway in Mammoth Cave National Park's Crystal Cave.
The Dark Side of National Park Visits
When you're planning a visit to a national park, don't overlook the dark side. No, we aren't suggesting you join forces with Darth Vader, but many parks offer a great opportunity to enjoy a view that's unfortunately becoming increasingly rare—the night sky. An upcoming nationwide event and several other opportunities can help you protect and enjoy the beauty of the night.
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