Birding In The National Parks: Return Of The Snowy Owls
Forget trends. Snow owls are descending on the United States yet again, earlier than predicted.
- December 30th, 2014
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UPDATE: Missing Snowshoer Found Dead At Mount Rainier National Park
A Washington man who got lost in a snowstorm at Mount Rainier National Park apparently died not far from safety at Paradise.
Wolf, Possibly One That Reached North Rim Of Grand Canyon, Shot And Killed In Utah
A female gray wolf, possibly one that has been spotted in recent months on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, has been shot and killed in Utah, according to a group dedicated to the protection of endangered species.
Historian Says Delaware North Company Has No Claim To Yosemite National Park Place Names
While the Delaware North Company maintains that it can claim place names in Yosemite National Park as part of its intellectual property with a $51 million value, a prominent historian of national parks disagrees and hopes the National Park Service will challenge the company's belief.
Social Media Sites Offer A Nice Sampling Of Winter Scenery In Parks
Not every national park across the country experiences winter snow and ice, but some of those that do are beginning to experience some dramatic changes to the landscape. Social media sites offer an easy way to enjoy some views of the scenery during what's usually considered the off-season in many areas, so here's a brief sample for your early winter armchair travels.
Search Suspended For Man Missing In Olympic National Park
At the end of the day, after five days of fruitless searching, Olympic National Park rangers had no leads to follow to find Jim Griffin.
- December 29th, 2014
Yellowstone National Park Drafts Annual Report To World Heritage Committee
Yellowstone National Park officials, in a draft report to the World Heritage Committee regarding the health of the national park, say they are making strides in reducing impacts tied to pollution and visitation.
Traveler's Gear Box: Osprey's Variant 37 Pack
The new Osprey Variant 37 pack is good for casual, and intense, outdoor use.
- December 28th, 2014
Injured Climber Rescued In Difficult Nighttime Operation At Buffalo National River
The last month or so of the year, from Thanksgiving through New Years, includes chances for many of us to enjoy time away from our usual routine, and sometimes that may even include a trip to a park. A recent challenging rescue of an injured climber at Buffalo National River offers a good reminder that park visitors can be thankful that emergency responders are still on duty, even when we're enjoying a holiday.
Can You Read The "Story In The Snow" From Yellowstone National Park?
In generations past, survival may have depended on a person's ability to "read sign" in the natural world to secure food, detect the presence of friends or foes, or find the safest route to a destination. Those skills are rarely needed by most of us in today's world, but the ability to sort out what happened by interpreting tracks or other evidence on the ground—or in the snow—can be a fun and sometimes challenging activity.
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