Updated: Hiker In Big Bend National Park Attacked By Mountain Lion
A remote section of Big Bend National Park remained closed Monday in the wake of a mountain lion attack that left a visitor with minor injuries.
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List Of Candidate Species Under Consideration For Endangered Species Act Protection Include At Least 12 From National Parks
In its annual list of species considered to be candidates for Endangered Species Act protection, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has cited at least 12 species that either can be found, or were found, in the National Park System.
A Halloween Creature Feature: The Burrowing Owl, Not Your Average Raptor
The classic picture of an owl is typically one associated with Halloween: large, nocturnal creatures with wide eyes and a wise mind. With Halloween here, it’s the perfect time to take a look into a lesser-known owl species that can be found in some national parks: the Burrowing Owl.
Help Your Essential Friends: Suggestions On Contributing To National Park Friends Groups
Throughout the summer we've been celebrating the work of national park friends groups. While the summer is coming to an end, their good work continues throughout the year. And with that in mind, they could use your support to fund that work. Here's a look back at some of the park system's "essential friends" and how you can support them.
A Wonder 24 Hours A Day: Exploring Big Bend National Park With Friends of Big Bend Tips
Big Bend National Park is a big place. To help you get the most out of your visit, consider these tips from Friends of Big Bend National Park.
U.S. House Approves Legislation That Would Toss Aside Environmental Laws Protecting National Parks
A package of bills that would toss aside environmental laws and regulations protecting a wide number of national parks passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, though its prospects in the Senate were unclear.
Traveler's View: International Mountain Bicycling Association Shouldn't Twist Facts To Raise Funds
With hopes of raising money to further its efforts to gain access for biking trails, the International Mountain Bicycling Association is targeting the Traveler as the evil villian.
Coalition Of National Park Retirees Warns Of Congressional Overreach That Could Impact National Parks
You can add the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees to the groups that are concerned about efforts by U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop to dismantle many of the nation's environmental laws in the name of border security.
National Park Service's Handling Of Multiple-Use Trail At Big Bend National Park Criticized
Questions are being raised over whether the National Park Service's approach to the multiple-use trail in Big Bend National Park was preordained to satisfy the International Mountain Bicycling Association.
"Multiple-Use" Trail Going In At Big Bend National Park, But For Now Only Hikers, No Bikers
A funny thing happened on the way to National Park Service officials approving a multiple-use trail at Big Bend National Park: They inadvertently failed to notify the public.
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