Wildlife Biologist Sue Jennings Retires After 30 Years
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, retires on December 29, 2018 after 30 years with the National Park Service - nearly 10 of them at the National Lakeshore.
- December 23rd, 2018
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Higher Fees Coming To Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore To Deal With Maintenance
Congress's inability to deal with the nearly $12 billion maintenance backlog in the National Park System is leading some parks to increase fees to help deal with their respective maintenance issues. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of the latest parks to increase fees, in part to address infrastructure needs.
Groups Continually At Work To Acquire Private Lands Key To National Parks
Ecosystem restoration. Protecting vistas from trophy homes. Critical wildlife habitat. Preserving Civil War history. And yes, even recreational needs are among the many reasons groups work to purchase private inholdings across the National Park System, which contains approximately 2.6 million acres of inholdings.
Mark Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's Birthday By Gazing At The Stars
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is the “star” of an upcoming autumn night sky event; October 21 marks the 48th anniversary of the establishment of the national lakeshore. In celebration of that birthday, you're invited to join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society in the Dune Climb parking lot on October 21, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., for the final Star Party of 2018.
Traveler Special Report: NPS Is Running $670 Million Behind On Caring For Maintained Landscapes
A lack of money, nearly $700 million, has left National Park Service crews are far behind in caring for the maintained landscape of the National Park System, the battlefields, the campgrounds, even the historic orchards that can be found in some parks and the trails that wind through the underground of Mammoth Cave National Park.
Summer Star Parties At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
As evening approaches Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan, it brings to mind an easily overlooked resource found throughout the country, the night sky.
Higher Fees Coming To A Number Of National Park Units
A number of National Park System units across the country are planning to start collecting higher fees beginning January 1. Here's a glance at some of them:
- December 22nd, 2017
Around The Parks: Fire At Rocky Mountain, Snowshoe Hikes At Sleeping Bear, Big Cypress Rescue
Though December is here, fires are still possible in the National Park System, as evidenced by one this week at Rocky Mountain National Park. For those looking forward to winter, know that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is scheduling snowshoe treks. And if you're thinking of hiking the Florida Scenic Trail, beware of high water that trapped two hikers recently.
National Lakeshore Announces Platte River Mouth Restoration And Access Plan Decision
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Superintendent Scott Tucker recently announced the issuance of a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Platte River Mouth Restoration and Access Plan/Environmental Assessment . The National Park Service has selected the preferred alternative presented in the EA.
Grant Will Allow Fourth Graders To Snowshoe This Winter At Sleeping Bear Dunes
Thanks to a grant from the National Park Foundation, you'll see a lot of fourth graders stomping about Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on snowshoes this coming winter.
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