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The Quagga Quandry – Coming to a Lake Near You? You'd Better Hope Not.

Submitted by Jim Burnett on May 14, 2009 - 7:20am
Those tiny mussels called Quaggas cause major problems in lakes and rivers, including those in national parks, and they're spreading across the country. If you think this won't affect you, better think again.

More than Just Another Pretty Lake - Curecanti National Recreation Area

Submitted by Jim Burnett on February 11, 2009 - 4:23am
Curecanti National Recreation Area includes not one, but three mountain lakes, and can claim bragging rights in several categories. It also offers some surprising attractions not found in most reservoir-based recreation areas, including a "fluffy muffin" and a treat for railroad history buffs.

National Park Quiz 29: Diving

Submitted by Rick Smith on November 19, 2008 - 3:00am
It doesn't get much publicity, but some of the most interesting scuba diving in the U.S. takes place in our national parks. So grab your fins, masks, snorkels and regulators and have a go at this week's quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll put sand in your wetsuit.