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National Park Quiz 99: Native Americans

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on October 19, 2011 - 2:59am
Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we'll make you write 100 times on the whiteboard: "To show respect and avoid a geographical misnomer, many people now use the term Native American instead of Indian."

Colors Peaking In The National Parks Across The Country

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on October 11, 2011 - 1:03am
With mid-October practically here, the fall colors are really starting to put on their best in many national parks, places like Shenandoah, Great Smoky Mountains, Olympic, and Acadia.

Groundbreaking Of Elwha River Restoration At Olympic National Park Something To Remember

Submitted by David Graves on September 30, 2011 - 1:17am
It was long in coming, but the official ceremony marking the dismantling of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams at Olympic National Park was decidedly short. But the future for the river and its watershed will be revolutionary. David Graves, the National Park Conservation Association's Northwest program manager, reflects on the event.

New Webcams At Olympic National Park Allow Views of Largest Dam Removal Project in U. S. History

Submitted by Jim Burnett on September 26, 2011 - 1:10am
The largest dam removal project in U. S. history is now underway in and near Olympic National Park, and six new webcams will allow viewing of the project from anywhere in the world.

History To Be Made With Dismantling Of Dams Impacting Olympic National Park Watershed

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 14, 2011 - 1:12am
Nearly a century after they rose up and blocked the Elwha River to generate power, two dams on the river with headwaters in Olympic National Park will begin to be removed this weekend in a historic event aimed at restoring the watershed.

Olympic National Park Officials Kill "Aggressive" Mountain Goat

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on September 8, 2011 - 7:51am
An "aggressive" mountain goat has been killed by park officials at Olympic National Park, almost a year after another goat fatally gored a hiker in the backcountry.

Concessionaire Teams Up With National Park Foundation To Offer End-of-Summer Trips

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 9, 2011 - 4:19am
Trying to figure out how to squeeze in one more national park fix before summer ends? Well, the National Park Foundation and ARAMARK Parks and Destinations are closing out the summer with a “National Park Adventure Sweepstakes” that offers one giveaway each week now through Labor Day.

Where Can You See Wildlife Right Now: Mountain Goats At Glacier National Park

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 1, 2011 - 1:08am
Want to see some mountain goats? Mountain goats so close you won't need a spotting scope or a 600-millimeter lens? Head to Logan Pass at Glacier National Park. The goats will be waiting, guaranteed.

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.

Olympic Hot Springs Road In Olympic National Park To Close For Work on Glines Canyon Dam Decommissioning

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 22, 2011 - 1:13am
Work to begin restoring the Elwha River in Olympic National Park is gearing up. Beginning August 1, public access into the Elwha Valley's Olympic Hot Springs Road will close just south of the Altair Campground.