National Park Mystery Photo 47 Revealed: A Shoreline Nook Draws Passenger Praise
Easing the tour boat into a shoreline recess affords a close up view not soon forgotten.
- By Bob Janiskee - March 30th, 2012 11:39am
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Cross-country Ski Trails Open At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
While some areas of the country are struggling with scant snowfall, enough has fallen at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan to open more than 22 miles of classic cross-country ski trails to the public.
- By NPT Staff - February 5th, 2012 3:00am
Millions Of Dollars Heading To National Parks For Road, Multiple-Use Trail Improvements
Millions of dollars are flowing to the National Park System for work on aging roads and multiple-use trails in need of some TLC, and transportation systems thanks to the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in the Parks program overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
- By NPT Staff - January 24th, 2012 2:43pm
Birding in the National Parks: Chasing The Snowy Owl
The United States has been invaded. None of the presidential candidates are talking about it and I haven’t even seen it mentioned on the national news reports yet. Birders, however, are well aware of this invasion and we welcome our new owl overlords.
- By Kirby Adams - January 3rd, 2012 3:40pm
"Lake Superior Overlook" Improvements Completed At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
With snow on the way, officials at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore are happy to announce the completion of significant improvements at "Lake Superior Overlook" along the newly completed Alger County Road H-58.
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- By NPT Staff - December 9th, 2011 3:00am
Special Fall Opening of Au Sable Lighthouse at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Lighthouses hold a special appeal for lots of people, and a rare opportunity for an autumn visit to the Au Sable Lighthouse at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is coming up on September 24.
- By Jim Burnett - September 15th, 2011 2:00am
Dr. Beach's List of Top-Rated Great Lakes Beaches Includes Two National Lakeshores
Dr. Stephen Leatherman, aka "Dr. Beach," has opined what many of us already knew; the Great Lakes beaches of the U.S. and Canada are hidden gems, and the ones at Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshores are crown jewels.
- By Bob Janiskee - July 12th, 2011 4:15am
Birding in the National Parks: Counting Warblers At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
You want to see warblers in July? Head to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and don't stop counting until you reach 23!
- By Kirby Adams - July 12th, 2011 2:15am
111th Congress Did Well When it Comes to National Park Wilderness, But It Could Have Done Better
A review of how Congress acted on wilderness legislation shows that the National Park System benefited quite nicely during the 111th session, but it could have fared better.
Little Beaver Lake Campground at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Closing for Road Improvements
One of the most picturesque campgrounds at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is going to close for the season next week so crews can get to work rebuilding the three-mile road that leads to the area.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 4th, 2010 3:15am
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