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Politics Raise A Potential Roadblock to Creation Of A "Maine Woods National Park and Preserve"

Jun 30th - 12:38pm | Reality Experim...

Mr. KellettSo much imagery is also a large part of debate.  It always has been but the amount of reality or truth as a base of the issues sure has to be at an all time low, I believe.  The use of the "environment" as a straw man is not arguable.

Jun 30th - 10:09am | Michael Kellett

Dear Ron,  

Jun 30th - 10:06am | Michael Kellett

Dear Reality Experimentor,  

Jun 29th - 18:38pm | Reality Experim...

Ron Saunders,Spot on and respectfully said!  Not always an easy deal:).

Jun 29th - 13:17pm | Ron Saunders

Response to "Sorry but you are wrong"

Jun 29th - 11:36am | Reality Experim...

Mr. Kellett,Just wondering if you might be stuck in the 60's (fun at the time) mentality.  It could be referred to as arrested development in some circles but I know it's more difficult to grow when a career is so profitable with such a great straw man as the environment.

Jun 29th - 11:06am | Michael Kellett

Dear Reality Experimentor,

Jun 29th - 10:55am | It's early (am)

I believe you are right, Mr. Saunders.  At least about the 50% that pay 100% of the taxes.  Should be a goal for the other half to get themselves in a position where they can have some skin in the game.  Might be a lot learned in the struggle:).

Jun 28th - 18:52pm | Ron Saunders

Do not have time to read all of this . But my guess is that people are waking up and realizing that National Parks now result in: (A) The Federal Government taking control of properties (B)  Select Special Interest Groups taking control of the Federal Government, thus taking control of the properties (C) The People losing control of the properties

Jun 28th - 16:18pm | Ryan

Guess the title of the article was accurate

Savor The Gifts That Are Grizzly Bear 399 & Clan in Grand Teton National Park

Jun 30th - 12:28pm | Anonymous

 I don't believe your description of park rangers as being "fascist" is either fair or justified.The dig at the NRA also strange-- I belong to the NRA and love animals,nature and the Nat Parks as much as anyone.Do you belong to PETA???

Jun 29th - 09:01am | Anonymous

Let's pray some fascist park ranger who just renewed his NRA Membership doesn't get trigger happy. There is a terrible misconception about those who wear the Green & Grey uniform today of the NPS: The mistaken belief is that NPS Management truly cares about protecting the wildlife from the visitor; tragically,

Dinosaur National Monument Hosts Make-A-Wish Visit by Young Cancer Survivor

Jun 30th - 10:48am | Aaron Lund

Sounds like a cool kid.

Jun 30th - 08:30am | Connie Hopkins

Awesome story! I love it when kids would rather visit one of our National Parks sites than go to Disney World!!

National Park Road Trip 2011: Wawona Hotel In Yosemite National Park

Jun 30th - 10:24am | David Hubbard

That tunnel was a killer... For those interested in the first-hand account of the trials and tribulations of moving the buildings now found at the Yosemite Pioneer History Center at Wawona, the story may be found here:   http://www.undiscovered-yosemite.com/pioneer.html

That Grand Teton National Park Ranger Is Juan Ibanez

Jun 30th - 09:07am | Smoky Zeidel

What a beautiful tribute to rangers! I've had wonderful experiences, too, with rangers, over my 50+ years of camping in our National Parks. They do so much for so little financial gain. It takes a special person to become a ranger. They do it out of love for nature and for our parks. They do it because they can't NOT do it.

Bandelier National Monument Closed by Rapidly Spreading Wildfire

Jun 30th - 08:37am | Reality Experim...

Boy, has Rush Limbaugh gotten into some heads or what.  Jim you have to be shaking your head about how far afield we've gone here.  It's been interesting  on many points, lol!I've, in the past, tried to find something constant and provable to the extreme and I've come to the end of that road finding but one constant.

Jun 30th - 03:31am | Anonymous

Learn more about Climate Change Debate: http://www.rationalskepticism.org/pseudoscience/global-warming-science-denial-scepticism-t5955.html

Jun 30th - 00:54am | Does it matter?

ecbuck's initial point remains valid no matter which side of the climate debate you are on.  Bandelier has survived the last several million years of climate change, why would it not survive the next 50 years of climate change, regardless of the cause of that climate change?  Even if one accepts the generally scientifically held view of climate change

Jun 29th - 15:32pm | Rich S.

Fire up the grill, ec.  Since you've apparently had more than your fair share of red kool-aid, might I suggest a nice bottle of chilled strawberry Boone's Farm to go with that crow.

Jun 29th - 08:31am | ecbuck

"The bottom line is, you have dismissed science for the sake of a political agenda."

Jun 29th - 06:52am | It's early (am)

Rich S,"Let them eat crow!"   Not a very nice thing to say but I do have a twinge of deja vu. Ever since Clinton got elected and the course of things to follow with the acceptance of deception (lies) as long as you don't show (or feel) guilt.  Nixon's saving grace was that when he WAS guilty, he looked it.

Jun 29th - 00:10am | Rich S.

Oppenheimer had lot's of quotes.  I saw one in an article once and have been unable to find it since. It went something like this:  "You can never convince a man by using facts.  But, the science soon passes these people by, and they eventually just die off."

Jun 28th - 22:05pm | Keeper

Hey Jim, you should feel good that your topic spawned a subject of much larger significance and reader engagement.  You all have a worthy site here and will send support your way:).

Jun 28th - 19:25pm | ecbuck

True  Jim - but so ironic that Claudia's concerns are to protect the only human caused changes we can be sure about.

Jun 28th - 19:06pm | Jim Burnett

Thanks, Claudia, for a comment that is actually on the subject of the original story :-).

Jun 28th - 18:42pm | ecbuck

"(Hint: Rush Limbaugh is not a good source of scientific information)." Rush isn't my style but I haven't seen him make up data or actively suppress information from others. "Natural, non-anthropogenic causes have been taken into account and cannot adequately explain the current observations."

Jun 28th - 17:45pm | Claudia Chapman

Fragile petroglyphs and ancient kivas in Bandelier are indeed in danger, as is the museum and visitor center. The land itself will recover eventually, but the sacred sites and history might not. This would be an unspeakable loss. Of course, having the majestic Dome wilderness burn would be a terrible loss as well.

Jun 28th - 17:00pm | Reality Experim...

Mr. Rich S: "I see where this is going. If you can dismiss a credible scientific theory for the sake of a political agenda, I have nothing more to say to you."  That political agenda works both ways so I like to think I'm in that middle ground that is suspect of this hugely pop culture atmosphere.  There's an element out there that profits greatly by selective alarmist information.

National Park Mystery Spot 25: Not Even a Puddle to Wet a Frog

Jun 30th - 07:09am | Bob Janiskee

The La Brea Tar Pits site in Los Angeles is not a National Park System property.

Jun 28th - 17:40pm | Jessica Lee

La Brea Tar Pits

Four-wheelin' On Cape Lookout National Seashore

Jun 30th - 06:32am | samsdad1

NPS use that exact type of vehicle...

Can, And Should, The Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park Be Restored?

Jun 29th - 23:30pm | Robert Hanna

One of the win-win proposals would be to store the water downstream at the already existing Don Pedro Reservoir (which would only raise the reservoir by around another thirty feet). To read more details, visit the Restore Hetch Hetchy website at: www.RestoreHetchHetchy.org

Jun 29th - 23:26pm | Robert Hanna

You're absolutely spot on, Lee. This would indeed be an international classroom for all to witness the re-birth of an irreplaceable eco-system. The NPS will begin removing the dam in the Elwha Valley in the next few months, which will be the largest dam removal ever in the US. 

Jun 29th - 21:48pm | y_p_w

Anonymous: Let's face the fact's however, San Francisco must be the one's to make this move, because the current congress will certainly not approve the cost of the project, as it probably wouldn't even approve a project that would buy themselves new pencils.

Jun 29th - 21:47pm | Robert Hanna

I applaud your support for the restoration of the Hetch Hetchy Valley and will work to see that our children, grandchildren, and all future generations are able to experience the glorious valley.  Kindest regards, Robert Hannawww.GoRangeofLight.com

Jun 29th - 19:22pm | Anonymous

I think it is extremely worth the cost. I want my grand children to be able to experience what John Muir did when he arrived into Hetch Hetchy. Yes, it will certainly take a while for the valley to return to it's past majesty, but once it is returned, people will be able to take in the beauty of this great valley, and see first hand how the effort put in by Restore Hetch Hetchy paid off.

Busy Day On McKinley: Three Climbers Felled By Altitude Sickness Rescued in Denali National Park

Jun 29th - 21:00pm | Carla

Share coincidence? ... 251 completed the trip and 54% reached the submit Due to warming temperatures and some modest snowfall, park officials say the climbing conditions at high elevations have improved so warming is helping at least the climber :) heartburn

National Park Road Trip 2011: The Lodges of North Cascades National Park

Jun 29th - 18:31pm | Anonymous

North Cascades National Park creation legislation was signed the same day as Redwood NP by LBJ, President Lyndon Baines Johnson,  Oct. 2nd. 1968, largely due to Lady Bird Johnson's interest in Nature's wildflowers and her caring campaign to beautify America.  Thank You, Lady Bird for caring

Reader Participation Day: Have Campground Or Lodging Reservations Gotten Too Hard to Obtain In Some National Parks?

Jun 29th - 18:03pm | Anonymous

I just booked for two weeks out at North Rim, Zion and Bryce.  No problem.  You just have to watch for cancellations.

Can Blackwater Falls Area of West Virginia Support A National Park?

Jun 29th - 17:22pm | Helen

Thanks for the opportunity to comment and question this proposal.  When I first saw the region now proposed as the High Allegheny National Park 43 years ago, I thought, "This area should be a national park!"  But there is a huge problem that has not been mentioned.  At

Reader Participation Day: Where Do You Find The Best Art In the National Park System?

Jun 29th - 11:54am | Raphael

Joshua Tree seems to attract a lot of Goldsworthy-esque environmental artists.

Jun 29th - 08:19am | Danny Bernstein

I live so close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, which has great art in all its visitor center. The Folk Art Center, outside Asheville, is the premier place to get wonderful, authentic crafts. All the submissions are juried and it is a great honor to show your work there. Further north, Moses Cone Memorial Park has the same type of quality crafts.

Jun 29th - 07:18am | Anonymous

Hawaii Volcanoes national park has great art in the lodge and nearby art gallery.

Some Numbers To Keep in Mind When Reviewing Yellowstone National Park's Winter-Use Plan

Jun 29th - 10:38am | Raven Watcher

Thanks, YNP4everyone, for putting my issues with the numbers together so well.

Fatal Fall from Angels Landing in Zion National Park

Jun 29th - 01:06am | aroy025

I am absolutely terrified of heights and had the dubious distinction of being the only one in my party of 28+ people to turn around on this hike. Like so many before me to say so, it would be a shame to restrict people from hiking this trail.

NPCA Report: America's National Parks Have Troubling Problems With Natural, Cultural, Historic Resources

Jun 28th - 18:23pm | Ron Saunders

Well kurt, Here I am again. Surprised to be the first post (unless someone beats me to it). I could not help but relate this article to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area. I know, not what you had in mind.

Mammoth Cave National Park Offers Rewards For Crime Stoppers

Jun 28th - 16:41pm | Cheap Mattress

Great article re: The National Park guys.

Segways in the National Parks: Do We Really Need Them?

Jun 28th - 16:05pm | Anonymous

I'm planning a Yosemite trip with my family.  My parents are getting up there in age and my mom has gout.  For her, walking long distances really does hurt.  A lot.  Imagine wanting to exercise, but feeling pins and needles on your knees every time you step down.  It's not necessarily fat and lazy people who will use these devices.

National Geographic Visits Portugal's First, and Only, National Park

Jun 28th - 15:46pm | Hotel Castrum Villae

Thanks for the references to the National Park Peneda Gerês.It's a paradise to discover. Hotel Castrum Villae/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-Castrum-Villae/94319351174

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