Segways in the National Parks: Do We Really Need Them?
Two Segway entrepreneurs have their sights on Yosemite and Sequoia national parks as the next frontier for these two-wheeled contraptions.
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Death Valley's Bobcats Likely Lured In By Poor Food Handling at Inn
Two recent bobcat attacks at Death Valley National Park likely were spurred by poor food handling at the Furnace Creek Inn, according to park officials.
Lynx, Long Sought in Yellowstone National Park, Is Caught on Film
One of the most mysterious creatures of the boreal forest, the lynx historically has been tied to Yellowstone National Park. But in recent years, its existence in the park has been hard to document, tied only to a few paw prints and DNA coaxed from scat and hairs. Now park biologists have a photograph to add to their evidence.
The Secret Life of Lobsters
I know, this doesn't sound like a park-related read, but it's based around the livelihoods of lobstermen who settled on and around Mount Desert Island more than a century ago.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 4th, 2008 4:13am
Words on the Wilderness: A History of Place Names in South Florida's National Parks
You ever wonder where place names originate? I mean, Hog Key Campsite in Everglades National Park? And University Dock in Biscayne National Park? What were they thinking?
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 3rd, 2008 7:19pm
2007 Visitation Across National Park System Projected To Rise
Two years ago there were concerns that national parks were losing their pull over the traveling public. Today, though, National Park Service officials are bullish about visitation, pointing to gains at a number of parks, including Yosemite and Yellowstone.
Is The National Park Service Protecting Its Heritage in Santa Fe?
One of New Mexico's best and best-preserved historic monuments, the former Southwest Regional Headquarters of the National Park Service at 1100 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe, is in jeopardy from the very ones who are entrusted with its protection.
World Heritage Report on Yellowstone National Park's Threats Called "Superficial"
A draft report Yellowstone National Park officials have prepared on threats to the park has been dubbed "superficial," and even park officials admit it's not overly comprehensive.
Bobcats Attack Two at Death Valley National Park
Think of Death Valley wildlife and you think of....well, rattlesnakes perhaps. But the park has a population of bobcats, as a visitor and Furnace Creek resort employee learned recently when they were attacked by two of the felines.
Resolutions and the National Parks: What Will You Do?
Resolutions are end-of-the-year stuff. We take stock of what we've done the past 365 days and vow to make changes in the coming year. With that in mind, perhaps some of those resolutions should involve the national parks.
- December 31st, 2007
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