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Essay | On Sharks, Bears, National Parks, And the Wildness Of Nature

Recents deaths in the National Park System traced to a great white shark and possibly a black bear should remind us of the dangers that reside in the park system. But we shouldn't strive to sanitize the parks of those risks. Wildlife are among the many incredible aspects of the parks. They must remain so, for their majesty, for what they bring to the ecosystems, and to remind us that we are not alone at the top of the food chain.

Protecting Nature's Forest Masterpiece

No matter how many times you’ve seen the giant sequoias in Yosemite’s Mariposa Grove, it’s hard not to wonder at their size and tenacity. Sequoias can grow for millennia, reaching heights of nearly 300 feet. More than 150 years ago, they helped inspire the Yosemite Grant Act, which set aside the grove as one of the nation’s first protected landscapes.

Costs Of Battling Howe Ridge Fire At Glacier National Park: Nearly $12 Million, 13 Homes

Flames ignited by a lighting strike more than a month ago have cost nearly $12 million to battle and have destroyed 13 residences, according to fire bosses who have indicated it likely will be cold and snow, not their efforts, that douse the Howe Ridge Fire in Glacier National Park.

Man On ‘Bark Ranger’ Team Honored For Work At Glacier National Park

For his efforts to initiate a wildlife shepherding program, dark sky conservation, and mountain goat research, Mark Biel, the natural resources manager at Glacier National Park, has earned the 2017 National Park Service Director’s Award for Professional Excellence in Natural Resource Stewardship.