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Declines In Whitebark Pine Could Prompt Declines Of Clark's Nutcracker In Parks

Clark's Nutcrackers are ubiquitous to many Western national parks. When you set up camp in the backcountry they are quick to arrive, and they're not shy about begging for a treat or even stealing one. But they could vanish from some of those park settings if whitebark pines vanish, according to new research. And without the birds, new stands of whitebark pine might never get planted.

Running The Volcanoes At Petroglyph National Monument

The distinctive silhouettes of the “Three Sisters” are an Albuquerque landmark, low peaks on the high West Mesa. Part of Petroglyph National Monument, this free day use area is jointly managed by National Park Service and the city. Instead of turning left out of the visitor center parking lot to go find ancient rock carvings, I turn right in search of volcanoes.

Historic Collection On Women’s Rights Donated To NPS, LOC

A historic collection of items spanning women’s suffrage and the movement for women’s equality has been donated by the National Women's Party to the Library of Congress and National Park Service. This gift comes as the country celebrates 100 years of women's constitutional right to vote and ensures public access to a trove of records about the history of the women’s rights movement in the United States.