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09/01/2009 - 10:39am“Heaven’s Gate” Was the Worst Movie Ever Filmed in a National ParkDuncan: Every movie has its defenders. I wonder about an endorsement that includes a recommendation to "skip over the first 20-30 minute scene." That would be an awfully big chunk of a movie of typical length.
09/01/2009 - 10:33am“Heaven’s Gate” Was the Worst Movie Ever Filmed in a National ParkClara: There's a list of movies filmed in national parks at [url=http://usparks.about.com/blmovies-kp.htm]this site[/url]. Unfortunately, it hasn't been updated in the past ten years.
08/31/2009 - 8:11amTraveler’s Checklist: New River Gorge National RiverThanks for the feedback, Kevin. I've associated the Endless Wall with rock climbing for so long I guess I forgot about the trail.
08/30/2009 - 5:31pmFollow Kelly On Her Trip Through Congaree National ParkThanks for the kind remarks, Brad. It's great to hear from you, and very gratifying to know that you've found such a soul-satisfying career. Rangering isn't for everybody, but you're one of the good ones, and the Park Service and the visitors you interact with are much the better for ...
08/30/2009 - 10:31amFollow Kelly On Her Trip Through Congaree National ParkHere's the deal, Anon. If you travel up the Congaree River to the Fall Line (close to downtown Columbia), you'll see exposed granite boulders like those in the video. You won't see rocks like that at the surface in Congaree National Park, however, because the Congaree River, the park, and ...
08/29/2009 - 1:49pmFederal Judge Issues Scathing Opinion in Blocking "Concealed Carry" In National Parks, Wildlife RefugesWho cares what the law reads? Uh, you can put me down for that one, Anon.
08/27/2009 - 3:11pmShock-Synthesized Diamonds Unearthed in Channel Islands Reveal a Death-Dealing Extraterrestrial ImpactI'm familiar with these studies, MRC, and I've also seen the Nova and Discovery Channel documentaries (but not the History Channel one). Your point is well taken. I should have taken more time to relate the Channel Islands findings to the extant knowledge. My bad.
08/27/2009 - 2:15pmNational Park Mystery Spot Revealed: This Is One Very Big BasketMy condolences, Green Envy. But look on the bright side. You've got a great reason to revisit Death Valley! :o) BTW, I'm afraid that puuns (or whatever) are in the hard wiring. I suggest that you just try to ignore them like everybody else does.
08/27/2009 - 8:00amNational Park Mystery Spot Revealed: This Is One Very Big Basket@gandanks: Thanks for the kind remarks. We'll post the next Mystery Spot quiz on Wednesday, September 23. Get there early and maybe you'll be the first to solve it. Remember, we post a quiz of one sort or another every Wednesday. September has a pretty good lineup. September 2nd will ...
08/26/2009 - 3:35pmReader Participation Day: What Indelible Image Best Reminds You of the National Parks?Monument Valley is impressive alright, TJ, but let's be clear on the fact that it isn't a national park. Monument Valley is on an Indian reservation (Navajo Tribal Trust land).
08/26/2009 - 8:36amAn Untimely Accident Fatally Injures a Colorado National Monument BicyclistI'm glad that the punctured tire didn't do you in, SaltSage. I would imagine that you are truly entitled to say: "There, but for the grace of God,........"
08/26/2009 - 8:26amNational Park Mystery Spot: You Walk Around, I’ll Walk InCongrats to flathead, who has absolutely nailed it. The mystery spot is Ubehebe Crater in Death Valley National Park. I'll post a photo and a full explanation of the clues tomorrow. Meanwhile, out of respect for flathead, who is obviously a near-genius, I'll tell you about that last clue. The ...
08/26/2009 - 6:21amNational Park Mystery Spot: You Walk Around, I’ll Walk InDammit, Kirby, I was counting on you. Man up and get back to work on this.
08/26/2009 - 6:20amNational Park Mystery Spot: You Walk Around, I’ll Walk InSorry, Susan. It's not Crater Lake or Cuyahoga.
08/25/2009 - 1:37pmAt New River Gorge National River, an Iconic Bridge Attracts Suicide JumpersThere was another suicide at New River Gorge Bridge on August 19. The victim this time was a 28-year old Ohio man.
08/22/2009 - 10:39amHow Far Should You Move a Nuisance Rattlesnake? At Great Basin, Inquiring Minds Want to KnowI'm not sure what the issue is with Great Basin snakes, but I assume it's similar to problems with longer translocations of nuisance rattlers alluded to in a 2001 study [url=http://webspinners.com/coloherp/cb-news/Vol-28/cbn-0109/Relocation.html]Relocation of Nuisance Rattlesnakes: Problems Using Short-Distance Translocation in a Small Rural Community[/url], which included this information: [quote]Recent studies indicate ...
08/20/2009 - 10:28amTranslocation Project Aids Endangered Humpback Chub in Grand Canyon National ParkThanks, tomp. I've edited the photo caption to reflect that information. The photo source clearly indicated that these were juvenile fish. I was just asleep at the switch.
08/20/2009 - 4:30amNational Park System Quiz 67: Potpourri IIIThanks very much for expanding on that answer, d-2. I was sorely temped to include all of the Manhattan sites in the stem of question 1, but I wasn't 100% certain. It still boggles my mind that parks honoring presidents are closed on President's Day. I'll bet that a goodly ...
08/19/2009 - 12:30pmNational Park System Quiz 67: Potpourri IIIAfter Grand Canyon National Park was established in 1919, incorporating the Forest Service-administered Grand Canyon National Monument, a [i]second[/i] Grand Canyon National Monument was created (on December 22, 1932). It was this second Grand Canyon National Monument that existed until 1975. On January 3, 1975, Grand Canyon National Park was ...
08/19/2009 - 9:26amNational Park System Quiz 67: Potpourri IIIThe original question #11 was problematic and has been replaced. As tomp has pointed out (nice catch!), Miami-Dade County is not the only U.S. County that borders on two or more National Park-designated NPS units. Rather than messing around with a fix, your humbled quizmeister has elected to throw out ...
08/18/2009 - 12:54pmThat “America’s Marines” Commercial Shows Five NPS Units, Not SixI believe that the music was written to go with the commercial. BTW, if you'd like to see a very thorough discussion of the commercial, visit [url=http://adblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/06/17/1135783.aspx]this site[/url]. The comments-in-reply are absolutely outstanding. As for the article that drew the comments, well, that's another story.
08/17/2009 - 6:40pmThe New National Parks Index: 2009-2011 is Now Available OnlineWe live to serve. :o)
08/17/2009 - 5:37pmThe New National Parks Index: 2009-2011 is Now Available OnlineThe index is revised every two years to reflect congressional actions.
08/16/2009 - 7:45pmMotorized Tours OK-ed for Cumberland Island National SeashoreThe last time Cumberland Island NS reported annual visitation that low (40,000) was four years ago. According to NPS official stats, recreation visits to the island increased to 44,025 in 2006, jumped to 72,449 in 2007, and hit 82,812 in 2008.
08/15/2009 - 8:20amThe New National Parks Index: 2009-2011 is Now Available OnlineYou're right, Nick. Death Valley is certainly not the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. That distinction is held by San Julian's Great Depression in Argentina (which is also the lowest point in the [i]Southern [/i]Hemisphere). At 105 meters below sea level, San Julian's beats Death Valley's Badwater site by ...
08/12/2009 - 12:35pm“There’s Only 58, So Get Over It!”Anon, If you're simply after a handy reference source for the national parks, I suggest that you download a copy of the new [i]NPS Index 2009-2011[/i] to your desktop. It's available online in two versions. You'll find the pdf version at [url=http://]http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/nps/index2009_11.pdf[/url]. The index lists national parks by state, with ...
08/12/2009 - 12:29pm“There’s Only 58, So Get Over It!”I have found numerous mistakes in Wikipedia articles about national parks, including many I personally consider to be serious. I'm not going to joust with anybody about what is serious and what is minor. Accuracy matters, period. I stand by my original advice: Never use a Wikipedia article as a ...
08/12/2009 - 11:55am“There’s Only 58, So Get Over It!”Be very careful when using Wikipedia as a source of information about America's national parks. It is riddled with mistakes and contains serious omissions. Always use more reliable sources if you have a choice.
08/12/2009 - 8:08am“There’s Only 58, So Get Over It!”And can you imagine anybody wanting to be called an "NPS unit ranger"?!
08/11/2009 - 5:21pm“There’s Only 58, So Get Over It!”Bucket list is a great term in this context, mimi. I should have stolen that phrase too. Darn!
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