A Year in the Parks
The past year was very kind to me in terms of getting out to visit some of the incredible units of our National Park System. Here's a look back at a year in national parks.
Glacier National Park
Video: Glacier National Park's Lake McDonald on a Clear and Gorgeous Winter's Day
Glacier National Park can be hard to reach in summer, and doubly hard to reach in winter. But for the lucky ones who do, the setting is gorgeous, as this video attests.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 25th, 2010 3:15am
Former Glacier, Waterton Lakes Superintendents Call For Better Protection of Both Parks
Though Glacier National Park's centennial year, and its resulting PR, are coming to a close, a group of former park superintendents is hoping to keep both Glacier and neighboring Waterton Lakes National Park in the forefront of conservation efforts.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 21st, 2010 3:15am
Glacier National Park Fund Fully Funds Five Glacier Centennial Legacy Projects
With the end of the year marking the end of Glacier National Park's centennial celebration, it's a good time to look back at some of the projects made possible in the park by the Glacier National Park Fund to mark that anniversary.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 16th, 2010 2:15am
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Agrees Wolverines Need ESA Protection, But They'll Have to Wait
Too many species, too little staff. That's the roadblock preventing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from immediately adding the wolverine to the list of species with protection under the Endangered Species Act.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 14th, 2010 5:31pm
Gettysburg, Glacier, Vicksburg Among National Park Units To be Honored With Quarters
For 25 cents you'll soon be able to put Glacier National Park in your pocket. Or Olympic National Park, Gettysburg National Military Park, Vicksburg National Military Park, or Chickasaw National Recreation Area, for that matter.
- Read more about Gettysburg, Glacier, Vicksburg Among National Park Units To be Honored With Quarters
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 5th, 2010 2:15am
Not Too Late To Get Your Limited Edition Poster Of Glacier National Park
You still have time to land a beautiful limited edition poster of Glacier National Park for the gift-giving season, and this gift gives twice, as all net proceeds are being donated to non-profits that work in the park's best interests.
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 2nd, 2010 3:15am
More Oil and Gas Leases Pulled From Near Glacier National Park
Another energy company has agreed to drop its oil and gas leases near Glacier National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 24th, 2010 3:15am
Trail, Campground Improvements At Glacier National Park Being Funded By Glacier National Park Fund
A new overlook at Hidden Lake, better food storage for front-country campers, and trail improvements are coming to Glacier National Park thanks to grants from the Glacier National Park Fund.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 23rd, 2010 3:15am
New President at Helm of Glacier National Park Fund
A long-time lover of Glacier National Park, someone who has volunteered in the park and worked with the Glacier National Park Fund to support the park, has taken over as the head of the fund's board of directors.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 16th, 2010 12:26pm
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