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Cape Cod National Seashore, Acadia National Park Closing With Hurricane Irene On The Way

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 27, 2011 - 1:03pm

Though Hurricane Irene was hundreds of miles away, officials at Cape Cod National Seashore and Acadia National Park were getting for the lady's arrival, closing down facilities and urging visitors to be careful.

Trains Of Discovery: Railroads and the Legacy of Our National Parks

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 21, 2011 - 1:34am

For years I've been searching for railroad memorabilia tied to the national parks: Posters, luggage stickers, calendars, even timetables from the Northern Pacific, Great Northern Railway, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific.

Friends of Acadia Holding Auction To Help Acadia National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 10, 2011 - 1:49am

The Friends of Acadia is celebrating its 25th anniversary this Saturday with a dinner and auction to help it continue to work on behalf of Acadia National Park. And you don't even need to attend in person to vie for such items as Maine-made artworks or tickets to the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House come December.

Reader Participation Day: Would You Stop Donating To the Parks If You Lost the Tax Deduction?

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 27, 2011 - 1:32am

Would you still contribute to charitable organizations such as the National Park Foundation and park friends groups if you couldn't deduct the donation on your income taxes?

Birding in the National Parks: Lowepro's Optic Series For Wildlife Viewing

Submitted by Kirby Adams on July 26, 2011 - 1:10am

Birders and wildlife watchers are starting to get used to the fact that gear manufacturers recognize us and want to make equipment specifically for us. So it wasn’t a surprise, but definitely great news, when Lowepro came out with their Optics Series for wildlife viewing.

Celebrate National Park Lighthouses On August 7, National Lighthouse Day

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 25, 2011 - 1:51am

It's been nearly 225 years since Congress called for lighthouses "beacons, buoys and public piers" to be built for the safety of the public and seafarers. You can celebrate that occasion, which fell August 7, 1789, by visiting one of the many lighthouses across the National Park System.

Got A 'Droid? Download Chimani's National Parks App ... For Free!

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 25, 2011 - 1:18am

OK all you Droid owners, now's the time for you to add a national park app to your phone...for free!

Chimani's Library Of National Park Apps Continues To Grow

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 17, 2011 - 1:39am

Chimani continues to grow its library of national park apps for iPhones and Droids.

Where Can You See Wildlife Right Now: Peregrine Falcons At Acadia National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on June 23, 2011 - 1:20am

Though you'll probably need a good pair of binoculars or a spotting scope, adult peregrine falcons and their chicks should be somewhat visible at Acadia National Park from now into August.