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Birding In The National Parks: A Book To Help You Bird In The Southwest's Parks

Submitted by Kirby Adams on February 26, 2013 - 2:53am
Birding the Southwestern National Parks (W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series)
Just in case I wasn’t aware that I very badly need to do more birding in the Southwest, a copy of Birding the Southwestern National Parks by former Park Service employee Roland Wauer arrived in my mailbox. Now I find myself checking plane fare to Las Vegas, El Paso, and Los Angeles. This may be one of the most expensive book reviews I’ve ever written.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Christmas Bird Count Coming....In January

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 29, 2012 - 2:07am
Planning to be in West Texas early next month? If so, consider heading over to Guadalupe Mountains National Park to join in the park's annual Christmas Bird Count.

High Fire Danger Leads To Special Precautions At Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on December 17, 2012 - 2:28am
Unseasonably warm weather, coupled with a lack of moisture in far West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, has led Guadalupe Mountains National Park officials to raise the fire danger rating to "high" in the park.

List Of Candidate Species Under Consideration For Endangered Species Act Protection Include At Least 12 From National Parks

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 26, 2012 - 2:22am
In its annual list of species considered to be candidates for Endangered Species Act protection, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has cited at least 12 species that either can be found, or were found, in the National Park System.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Seeking Input For Visitor Amenities At Salt Basin Dunes

Submitted by NPT Staff on November 14, 2012 - 2:39am
What, if anything, should the National Park Service do to enhance visitor amenities at Salt Basin Dunes in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas? That's the question the park staff has for you.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Preparing For 40th Birthday Celebration

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 10, 2012 - 1:25am
A barbecue, music, and living history presentations are just part of the celebration being planned to mark the 40th anniversary of Guadalupe Mountains National Park.

Consider A Foot Path From Canada To Texas Through The Great Plains

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on January 23, 2012 - 2:11am
We already have footpaths that cling to the spines of mountain ranges in the East, the West, and along the Rocky Mountains, but what would you think of one that roamed the prairies from Canada down to the high peaks of northwestern Texas?

"State of Birds" Report Points To Value of National Parks, Other Public Lands For Birds

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 8, 2011 - 1:52am
The Interior Department's 2011 "State of the Birds" report focuses on the importance that national parks, and other public landscapes, provide for hundreds of bird species.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Growing By Nearly 200 Acres Thanks to Nature Conservancy Donation

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on May 6, 2011 - 1:42am
A nearly 200-acre tract of undulating sand dunes surrounded by land managed by the National Park Service is being donated to Guadalupe Mountains National Park by The Nature Conservancy.

The Hunt for Red (and Yellow) October. It's Officially Fall - Let the Quest for Color Begin!

Submitted by Jim Burnett on September 24, 2009 - 3:10am
Fall is officially here in the northern hemisphere, and for many travelers that means getting outdoors to enjoy the weather—and some fall color. Most of us are familiar with areas that are justifiably famous for their annual display of red and yellow leaves, so here are a few suggestions for some lesser-known options.

Predictions for the 2009 Wildfire Season

Submitted by Jim Burnett on May 11, 2009 - 3:26am
What might 2009 hold for wildfires, in parks and other areas? Experts at the National Interagency Fire Center have issued a fire season outlook for the next several months that provides an educated guess.

Best Solitude in the National Park System? Here Are Traveler's Choices

Submitted by Chance Finegan on April 27, 2009 - 2:18am
Solitude. Who doesn’t treasure some from time to time? And some of the greatest draws of national parks is their peacefulness and the ability for you to pass through an entrance gate and escape the pressures of day-to-day life. Where can you find some of the best solitude in the National Park System? Read on for some of the Traveler’s top picks for solitude.
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