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Aggressive Mountain Lion Spotted In Glacier National Park

Jul 1st - 09:15am | Food Chain

I like to call them kitty's:) and I like being a part of the food chain, particularly at the top but that's not always the case=humbled part of the food chain :).

Jul 1st - 06:33am | Wulalowe

I don't see it as a complaint about wildlife in the wilderness at all . . . rather is is a good article that cautions those of us who frequent backcountry areas to always be aware of our surroundings and how to respond when confronted by potentially dangerous wildlife. BTW - mountain lion young are called "cubs" not kittens.

Jun 30th - 21:25pm | Anonymous

maybe the lion has kittens nearby.  give it a break.  stop complaining about wildlife in the wilderness.  if you want to exercise go to a gym

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

Jul 1st - 09:10am | Get it Right (R...

Could this be something to be concerned about ?BROKE: MN GOV'T SHUTS DOWN

Jun 30th - 14:29pm | Michael Kellett

OK Reality, sounds good. Best,Michael

Jun 30th - 14:19pm | Reality Experim...

Michael Kellett, Maybe a beer summit sometime, my favorite :).Take care

Jun 30th - 13:46pm | Michael Kellett

Well, Reality Experimentor, I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. Thanks, as well for the discussion. Michael

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:).

Bandelier National Monument Closed by Rapidly Spreading Wildfire

Jun 30th - 23:14pm | Rich S.

In response to "Does it Matter?", here is a link to a chapter from one study specifically on western fires: http://www.pewclimate.org/docUploads/Regional-Impacts-West.pdf

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:).

Long-Needed Rehabilitation Work Under Way at Glacier National Park's Many Glacier Hotel

Jun 30th - 23:11pm | Tim Jordan (Bel...

Cant wait to come back...This is the most magestic scenery,tranquility,Big Sky country....anywhere July 1st 2011.....

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

Jun 30th - 16:23pm | one old ranger

In most parks, all you have to do is step outside the visitor center and look around.

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.

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

Jun 30th - 13:19pm | Rick B.

Agreed. That's a pretty extreme caricature of a comment by Anon 7:01am.

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,

Considering a Hike up Half Dome?

Jun 30th - 12:45pm | LeeLee

I am hiking half dome in August with my cousin. I woud consider myself in pretty decent shape (I can run 5 miles with out stopping and have hiked 11 miles on up and down terrain and been fine). I half just gotten into the outdoor thing so am trying to figure out what kind of shoes to wear. I saw these hiking sandals that are like a sneaker but have cut outs in them.

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.

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.

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

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.

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