Virgin Islands National Park Grows by 2 Acres Thanks to Donation
It's only 2.2 acres, but the spit of land recently donated to Virgin Islands National Park will protect views of the Caribbean Sea and protect some unusual vegetation.
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Mark Your Calendars: Bryce Canyon National Park's Astronomy Festival is July 7-10
Bryce Canyon National Park will celebrate its dark night skies in July during its 10th Annual Astronomy Festival. And there are two bonuses to this event: One is free entrance to the park for the festival for Utah residents, the other is the keynote speaker is the author of Stars Above, Earth Below, A Guide to Astronomy in the National Parks.
Some Gulf Island National Seashore Visitors Advised To Stay Out of the Water
Visitors to a portion of Gulf Islands National Seashore along the Gulf of Mexico are being advised to stay out of the water due to oil and tar balls coming from the Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Nice Variety of Special Activities at Grand Teton National Park in the Coming Week
Folks heading to Grand Teton National Park in the coming days will have a nice selection of ranger-led activities to partake in, ranging from canoeing to full moon hikes.
Stars Above, Earth Below, A Guide to Astronomy In the National Parks
Add Stars Above, Earth Below, a Guide to Astronomy in the National Parks to your library and you'll not only gain a better appreciation of the dark skies over national parks, but you'll also be better informed on the stars twinkling at you.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 24th, 2010 2:56am
Litter of Mountain Lion Kittens Found At Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
For the first time in six years, a litter of mountain lion kittens has been documented at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California.
Keeping Tabs on Construction of Dinosaur National Monument's Visitor Center
Construction is progressing smoothly on a new visitor center at Dinosaur National Monument, where the old one was torn down due to structural concerns. You can keep tabs on the new center's progress by checking out a website run by the monument's paleontologist.
By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 6:21am
National Park Mystery Photo 24 Revealed: Some Saguaros Stand Tall Even After They're Gone
Not being a frequent visitor to the Sonoran desert, when I first spied a downed and dead saguaro cactus in Saguaro National Park, I really wasn't sure what to make out of the bundle of "sticks." Only after I spied an upright bundle did I put the pieces together in my mind.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 6:21am
Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park Should Be Fully Open Today
Barring any unforeseen snowstorms, avalanches, or any other unexpected events, you should be able to drive end-to-end on the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park this afternoon.
By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 1:02pm
National Park Mystery Photo 24: Kinda Spindly, Ain't It?
We don't want to be too revealing with this Mystery Photo, for that just might give it away. But we will tell you it's bigger than a breadbox. More tomorrow for those who have no idea what this might be.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 1:02pm
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