Night Skies Take Center Stage At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
You can escape the sun and marvel at the night skies over Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan during its second annual Astronomy Day at the Dune Climb on July 29.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
More Parks Pushing Fee Increases At Direction Of Interior Secretary
The National Park Service received direction in May that all parks not aligned with their designated fee group, based on park type, must begin civic engagement to raise fees to compliance by 2018, according to one park release. Another cited the Interior Department, and in particular Secretary Ryan Zinke, as the source: “All fee-collecting parks ... have been instructed by the Secretary of the Interior to raise entrance fees to the full level of their assigned tier by January 1, 2018.”
Take In A Star Show At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan has long been a popular destination for its natural resources, rich cultural history, and daytime recreational activities. It also offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity once the sun has set.
Tricks Of Pruning Fruit Trees Doled Out At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Next Month
The subtleties of pruning fruit trees will be explained during a workshop at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore in early May.
Star Party Coming To Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
You can help celebrate the 46th birthday of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and attend the lakeshore's final star party of the year at the same time.
- October 17th, 2016
Parks Seeking Educators For Summer Teaching Program
Multiple National Park Service units are searching for local K-12 educators to participate in their summer Teacher-Ranger-Teacher programs, with applications due soon.
- April 25th, 2016
Sleeping Bear Dunes Celebrates Celestial Centennial With Monthly Astronomy Events
While tall sand dunes offer sweeping vistas of Lake Michigan at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, after the sun sets, the open space provides an unhindered view of the night sky. To celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, the Michigan park will host a series of monthly astronomy programs through October.
Birding In The National Parks: Some Reasonable Resolutions
I like birding New Year’s resolutions. They seem easier to keep than the traditional ones. Losing weight and giving up assorted vices aren’t really all that fun, but there’s not much about birding that isn’t fun.
- December 29th, 2015
Wildlife Disease Science In The National Parks
From striking craggy pinnacles to cavernous underground lairs, the national parks are renowned for their grand wildernesses. However, the inhabitants of these landscapes – the wilds’ wildlife – are perhaps the most beloved of the parks’ draws. Animals of the national parks, including many threatened or endangered species, also provide a significant scientific service: They are indicators of the overall health of their environments.
- December 25th, 2015
Fall In The National Parks: Surprising Color Destinations
There are national park units long-accepted for their fall colors, and then there are the surprising destinations that brighten up the landscape. Here are a handful of them for your consideration.
- September 16th, 2015
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