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Productivity Powerhouse: Sitakaday Narrows In Glacier Bay

Sitakaday Narrows is the entry(or exit)-way to Glacier Bay. Less than 5 miles across, and at some points less than 100 feet deep, tidal action can be very powerful in this area of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. In this short video Ranger Steve of the park staff explains why this is such an important area for both marine life and seabirds.

North Rim Operations At Grand Canyon To Idle October 19

With the months turning quickly on the calendar, it won't be long before the snow flies in higher elevations. With that in mind, Grand Canyon National Park officials have announced that facilities on the North Rim will begin day-use operations on October 19. On that date, the Grand Canyon Lodge will close and no overnight accommodations, including camping, will be available to visitors

"Functional Redundancy" Can Make National Parks Ecologically Stronger

There are places in nature where the loss of a species or two won’t send shudders through the ecosystem or even cripple it. In the tropics of Central America, for instance, new research shows that having robust diversity among mammalian species will allow for the loss of a good handful or two of species without upsetting an ecosystem.

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #17

There are quite a few parks associations out there, all with programs to enrich a visitor’s experience while explaining how important national parks and protected lands are. This particular quiz focuses on parks and other protected lands supported by the Western National Parks Association across 12 Western states. See just how much you know about some of these parks before checking the answers at the bottom of the page.