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I agree - treehugger that is a cool movie. I love QTVRs. Not to date myself, but I remember stitching these things by hand. Lots of math involved to make QTVRs in the old days. I had actually not realized that Canon's PhotoStitch could make QTVRs until I played with it a bit for this article. Now I have to try stitching my own...

Mar 18th - 11:08am | Kurt Repanshek

Very cool, treehugger, very cool.

Mar 18th - 11:04am | treehugger99

Speaking of getting all of the Teton Range (and Jackson Hole) in one picture, here's my attempt. (You'll need the QuickTime plugin to view it.) This was taken with a Canon S3IS and stitched together with Canon's PhotoStitch software. http://homepage.mac.com/russr/iMovieTheater36.html

Mar 18th - 00:21am | HightechParks

One thing you can do to get a great print is to take the image on a CD to a place with a large format printer. A place like Kinkos usually has the large format printers needed to give you a quality print. They charge by the square foot... and it can be pricy. Costco or sam's club may have the ability as well.

Mar 17th - 18:06pm | Mark C

Kurt: Thanks again, this information is very timely. (I have gotten lazy - long hand isn't that bad).

Mar 17th - 18:02pm | Kurt Repanshek

Mark, you're not alone. We're investigating how to make printable posts, but I'm told the coding ain't as simple as you might think, which means $$$ to pay a tech that we don't have. Yet.

Mar 17th - 17:45pm | Mark C

I need to know how to shoot a panoramic - and I thank you for posting this information. However, I cannot get my printer to print this dang thing off .................... But, technology is not my long suit. Guess I'll just write it off in longhand!

Mar 17th - 12:43pm | HightechParks

For those of you who are willing to play with some new software for panoramic, check out Hugin. It is a very capable piece of software, it is cross platform (works with Mac, Windows, and Linux), is based on panotools, is opensource, and is free.

National Park Designation is an Unholy Mess

Mar 19th - 13:42pm | robmutch

Nice comments Dave. This is a great start. We do have many great thinkers on this subject, such as Bob. rob mutch -- Executive Director, Crater Lake Institute www.craterlakeinstitute.com

Mar 19th - 12:38pm | Kurt Repanshek

Dave, Your point is well-made and a valid one. We've actually got something in the formative stages that more than likely will do just that.

Mar 19th - 12:33pm | Dave Crowl

I agree that his point is we need clear guidelines and why. My point is the next step is to write an article with several steps to a possible solution. Suggest Guidelines and ask us to help promote. I feel Bob Janiskee and many who post here have a great insight to the solution. I am just suggesting that they start a forum in the right direction. The article is a great start.

Mar 19th - 12:20pm | robmutch

The essential point that Bob is trying to make here (as I see it) is that there must be CLEAR guidelines as to what the NPS is going to manage. Make it clear what can be a park and what cannot. The premise that Congress or politicians are innately going to mess things up is wrong. How parks are designated makes a BIG difference in how they are managed. Great write-up Bob.

Mar 19th - 10:59am | Dave Crowl

Bob,

Mar 18th - 20:51pm | Anonymous

Ford's Theatre now has it's own superintendent.

Mar 18th - 10:42am | Bob Janiskee

I get your point(s), Beamis. However, with all all due respect, I will continue to believe that branding matters, and that having a designation system that makes sense is better than having one that does not.

Mar 18th - 04:01am | Jim

Editor's note: In light of the reference to the National Parks Pass and the Golden Eagle hologram sticker, this writer's experience at Mount St. Helens evidently took place some years ago.

Park History: Mammoth Cave National Park

Mar 19th - 11:08am | Haylee Elaine

I found this page very helpful, i am working on an essay about mammoth cave. thank you for your great info!

National Park Quiz 46: Glaciers

Mar 19th - 11:01am | robmutch

Ugh! I did not do well...chuckle. I went through it more for the informational value, however. Very informative and interesting. Good job Bob! Your weekly quiz should have a prominent link on the Traveler home page. It would draw in more people. Although, I know how easy it is to 'clog' up the home page with links. I'll have to mention this to Kurt.

Mar 18th - 13:11pm | Bob Janiskee

Sorry to rain on your parade, Rick, but I couldn't help using drumlins in this quiz. They're a depositional feature that I've been familiar with for a very long time. Growing up in Michigan, I hunted, fished, and vacationed in an area of the state (northwestern Lower Peninsula) that has swarms of drumlins. Later, while taking a geology course, I even dug down into one of the darn things.

Mar 18th - 11:03am | Rick Smith

Wow, Bob, "drumlins". You had to reach for that one. Anything to keep people from getting a perfect score, right? Rick Smith

Congressman Seeks Stimulus Funds For Restoration Work at Gateway National Recreation Area

Mar 19th - 10:47am | Water Witch

The "developer," Sandy Hook Partners, has in fact committed to "design sustainable energy-efficient restorations." The architect working with SHP is Robert Kellner, AIA, a graduate of Arizona State University, with graduate research in solar and energy-conscious design. ASU has been a leader in this field, their program being featured a year ago in an episode of NBC’s Nightly News.

Mar 19th - 08:55am | d-2

First, yes, if all the restoration of Ft. Hancock COULD be achieved with the stimulus package, bring it on.

Mar 18th - 14:31pm | Water Witch

Estimates for Fort Hancock restoration have been reported at $60-70 million, or roughly 10% of the total to be made "available" to NPS. While I disagree with Beamis on the historic significance of the Fort, I would concede that there are far greater priorities within the system.

Statue of Liberty May Once Again Open to Top

Mar 19th - 09:27am | Sonja G.

I have always had an infascination with the Statue of Liliberty since I was a little girl. I am now 32 years old and I still have one till this day. It would be a life long dream of mine to actually travel inside the Statue of Liberty and to get a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to the crown of Lady liberty. This would be an ulimate experince for me to behold.

Woman Dies in Fall From Angel's Landing

Mar 19th - 06:37am | chops_uk

Don't get put off the hike to Scouts' landing by others!! The majority of the hike is to 'Scout's Lookout'. Angel's landing is almost a separate section . I've just re-read other posts and realised that some people (eg StudentPilot) are being put off visting this hike altogether because they don't realise that 80% of this hike is to get to Scout's Lookout.

Mar 19th - 06:23am | chops_uk

I hiked up Angel's Landing with friends a couple of days ago.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Lands Windfall In Donation of Historic Buildings, Memorabilia

Mar 18th - 19:22pm | Stephanie

I see the choice to restore Smith's parlor to the museum stage as one which embraces the most historical material. Jefferson was certainly a major player in Skagway history, and continues to be so today, but he was not the only figure. By interpreting the 1920s tourism era, it helps to explain what happened to the physical structures over time and how Skagway becomes the town it is today.

Yellowstone National Park's Wolf Population Down More than 25 Percent

Mar 18th - 17:51pm | Jack

Of course they can't inoculate wolves against any disease. They are suppose to be wild animals. Nature will work out the survival issue. The strongest and those with a healthy immune system will survive, and their offspring will then inherit the strength of the parents.

Should Ocmulgee National Monument Be Transformed into a National Park By Stimulus Funds?

Mar 18th - 15:55pm | John Wilson

Hello,

Mar 17th - 19:52pm | Kurt Repanshek

Frank, I'm starting to feel like I'm herding cats. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding.

Mar 17th - 18:38pm | Anonymous

Kurt, your absolutely right...civility with the pen! Beamis, perhaps my literary and written skills are not as brilliant as yours. However, I do cherish the fact that I can put in my two cents worth of garble on NPT. It's a privilege to participate even if doesn't meet your expertise or critique as a notable piece of information.

Mar 17th - 16:21pm | Kurt Repanshek

OK, OK, before things get, ahem, too unruly here, let me remind one and all of this site's Code of Conduct, and point out some of the key points: * The authors of posts take responsibility for their words. * Abusive comments and personal attacks will not be tolerated and will be deleted.

Mar 17th - 13:56pm | Anonymous

Geez Beamis, stop whining! You sound like the whining party of "NO" to everything that President Obama's administration constructively wishes to do. Most prominent economic experts will agree that the stimulus package is a god send to many of the outer national parks towns and small cities.

Mar 17th - 06:39am | Anonymous

Where does Beamis get the idea that national "parks" get more money that other designations. There is no evidence of such. Just look at the budgets of Lake Mead NRA, Gateway NRA, and Blue Ridge Parkway. Title designation is unrelated to funding.

Mar 17th - 03:41am | rscottjones

In my opinion, the National Monument status is just fine for Ocmulgee. I'm not sure any place that's only 700 acres should receive the National Park status, and NM status seems particularly well-suited for an archaeology site.

Mar 16th - 23:24pm | Sabattis

One does start to wonder if they shouldn't just rename everything a National Park and be done with it.

Mar 16th - 21:11pm | Kurt Repanshek

Frank, I disagree that the editors -- actually, editor, which would be me -- don't question the proposition of the stimulus. See my response to Beamis.

Mar 16th - 21:07pm | Kurt Repanshek

I think you need to separate the politicians from the NPS and certainly from the Traveler.

NPS Retirees Oppose Carrying Guns in National Parks

Mar 18th - 10:12am | OIF VET

I think it is obvious that the Coalition of National Park Service Retirees is implying that they know better than the rest of us concerning the impact of concealed carry in National Parks when they joined the Brady Campaign to sue the government for allowing concealed weapons on federal parks.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Identifies Pre-Nesting Closure Areas For Piping Plover

Mar 17th - 20:17pm | www.PreserveBea...

We want to extend an invitation to everyone interested in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area to visit the website for the campaign to Preserve Access to America's Beaches.

Interior Secretary Salazar Upholds Delisting of Gray Wolves in Part of Yellowstone Ecosystem

Mar 17th - 17:51pm | John Pocino

In reading the article it appears that Fish and Wildlife Service is making decisions without getting all the information. It appears on the outside that two things have happen. One the service didn't do it's homework at a level that is acceptable to make the proper decision and/or politics had a part in this mayhem. Anyway you look at it there is a problem with the decision making process.

This Hike at Great Smoky Mountains National Park Took a Nasty Turn

Mar 17th - 15:38pm | JimB

Some excellent comments! First, I agree with the kudos to the the rangers who conducted the successful night-time search in some very difficult terrain. I had the dubious opportunity to lead a fire crew on a small wildfire in some of that laurel hell country a few years back, and it was tough going!

Mar 17th - 13:22pm | Anonymous

These were pretty smart hikers. If someone reported their overdue status within 1 1/2 hours they had obviously planned their trip pretty well. Too often missing hikers go unoticed for an entire day before somebody reports them overdue. Even then the description is "they were going somewhere up in the mountains" kinda a tough description in a park that has 900 miles of trails.

Mar 17th - 12:18pm | Anonymous

Amen to that anon. Moral of the story is no matter how "experienced" you are, don't be an idiot in the woods. Pay attention to where you are. I can understand getting lost in bad weather, but to simply walk off the trail and not know you are doing so reeks of, well, soggy polypro.

Freeze On New Regs Could Impact Efforts to Expand Mountain Biking in National Parks

Mar 17th - 15:28pm | Anonymous

Open them up!!! Damage only occurs from mountain bikers that don't follow the rules of the trail... LIKE RIDING IN THE MUD!!!!! (hate those guys...)

The 10 Best of Everything Families: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers

Mar 17th - 13:09pm | Anonymous

In light of the recent government spending bills...peddling may be something families could enjoy in a National Park.

Mar 17th - 08:30am | Kurt Repanshek

Good catch. Should have been pedal. Having been in the writing biz for three-plus decades, I can tell you that mistakes like that creep in for the oddest reasons -- poor editing, tired writers, older brains that don't accurately convey to the fingers what word they want typed, and on and on.

Mar 17th - 08:27am | Reader in Mt. S...

I started to read Repanshek's own description of Acadia: "For instance, at Acadia you and your kids can peddle away an afternoon..." Did he mean pedal, as in riding a bike? Or did he use "peddle" to mean sell, or was it a creative way of saying you can spend a whole afternoon? Mistakes like that usually give me doubts that the book is well-edited or that the author even cares.

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