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10/09/2009 - 4:06pmCoalition Calls for Sen. Feinstein's Rider Extending Life of Oyster Farm at Point Reyes National Seashore To Be StrippedY_P_W, First of all, apologies for the search engine. We know it's a decrepit animal that sleeps more than functions, and we're working on a solution. In the meantime, the best way to search is to use the "Browse By Content" application and go to the park of your choice. ...
10/09/2009 - 11:11amWhere Can You Find the Best Fall Foliage In the National Park System? Here Are Ten ContendersWe'll put in a request for some great weather, Sparky. Congrats on the nuptials!
10/08/2009 - 11:51amBikes in the Parks: A Look At What's Up at Grand Teton and Big Bend National ParksThere are mountain bike trails (shared use in some cases) at Mammoth Cave National Park and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, just to name two park units. George, I do not believe the NPS has come up with uniform standards for mountain bike trail construction. The folks ...
10/08/2009 - 7:20amMystery Photo No. 15 Revealed: A Brainy BlockSorry, Anonymous, it was indeed the Danes. Here's some history: http://www.seestjohn.com/culture_english.html
10/07/2009 - 11:11amMystery Photo No. 15: You Might Know What This Is, But Where is It?Well, it's definitely not a "living" coral, but its definitely stood the test of time in its current location!
10/07/2009 - 9:49amMystery Photo No. 15: You Might Know What This Is, But Where is It?Cookie nailed it. But, for the bonus round, where in Virgin Islands National Park did I take this shot? The answer comes tomorrow....
10/07/2009 - 7:55amMystery Photo No. 15: You Might Know What This Is, But Where is It?I'd never thought of that one, Anonymous. But, truthfully, Judy is closer...but only half right.
10/05/2009 - 4:11pmLodging in the Parks: Tioga Pass ResortI believe it's open through mid-October, if not the end of October. You can try reaching them at reservations@tiogapassresort.com.
10/05/2009 - 1:28pmAnnual Elk Hunt Scheduled to Begin in Grand Teton National Park Oct 10Marshall, the "deputizing" is just the way the hunt is provided for in the enabling legislation. For what it's worth, this week's Reader Participation post will touch on such hunts in the national parks.
10/04/2009 - 6:55pmAnnual Elk Hunt Scheduled to Begin in Grand Teton National Park Oct 10Well, at Grand Teton the hunt was actually provided for in the park's enabling legislation. There are wolves, mountain lions, and even the occasional grizzly bear in the park, but not in numbers necessary to keep the herd in check.
10/03/2009 - 8:38amTop 10 Most Visited National ParksBill, it wasn't just the Scot-Irish who were moved out. The Cherokee were evicted as well, and their connection with the land went back much longer.
10/02/2009 - 6:44pmU.S. House National Parks Subcommittee To Consider Red Rock Wilderness Act LegislationZeb, I've heard that comment about mountain bikes not impacting the land any more than hikers, and I'd like to see visible proof of that. I'm not questioning your information or trying to spur an argument, but from personal experience, I don't see how that's possible. All the multiple-use trails ...
10/02/2009 - 9:36amReader Participation Day: So, What Do You Think of the Ken Burns Film So Far?For what it's worth, Shelton told me he does indeed hope to remain at Yosemite. He also said he's suggested to his superiors that he not be stationed in the park's Visitor Center for the immediate future as it might prove more trouble than good in terms of folks wanting ...
10/02/2009 - 8:45amU.S. House National Parks Subcommittee To Consider Red Rock Wilderness Act LegislationFeel better? Perhaps you should go back and read the story. Mr. Anderson points out that even if all 9.4 million acres were designated as wilderness -- and that would be a stretch -- there still would be 17,000 miles of ORV trails in Utah. Any idea how many there ...
09/30/2009 - 3:17pmUpdated: Dueling Judges Push Yellowstone National Park Snowmobile Limit Back to 720 Per DayI think the reality is that the American public, through taxes, pays for the bulk of the park and those salaries. Snowmobile permits are a small, small pool of revenue in the overall picture, particularly when you factor in how much summer entrance fees generate for the park vs. winter ...
09/30/2009 - 2:38pmPlenty of Options For Visiting Yellowstone National Park This WinterGeorge, At Yellowstone you have to ski shuttles to choose from: From Mammoth, they run you south to the Indian Creek Trailhead. From Old Faithful, they run to both Divide Trail and Fairy Falls. You can find some details at this site: http://www.travelyellowstone.com/winter-activites-dates-rates-5563.html#snowcoachtours -- though pricing hasn't been set. Also, ...
09/30/2009 - 7:04amCoalition Calls for Sen. Feinstein's Rider Extending Life of Oyster Farm at Point Reyes National Seashore To Be StrippedEd, just to clarify, the situation in Chesapeake Bay was not entirely human-caused. True, increased oystering down through the years greatly depleted the stocks, but of late warmer ocean water, diseases, and pollutants washing into the bay are greatly responsible for the decrease in oysters. You're absolutely right about the ...
09/29/2009 - 7:54pmCoalition Calls for Sen. Feinstein's Rider Extending Life of Oyster Farm at Point Reyes National Seashore To Be StrippedZeb, To simplify things a bit, in theory, letting the oyster farm remain within the boundaries of the national park beyond its stated lease would set a precedent that could be repeated throughout the park system.
09/29/2009 - 1:44pmJust Down the Hallway: Saving Money at a National Park Lodge by Choosing a Room without a Private BathroomBluegrass, I'd have to agree with you completely, though I'm not sure my bride would;-) Those Rough Rider cabins can be trying if you're not used to roughin' it, but they certainly lend to the experience! And I can't think of anything that beats following a dinner Roosevelt with sitting ...
09/29/2009 - 10:16amTrial Over What Constitutes a "Road" In Canyonlands National Park: Vestiges of Sagebrush RebelsI think it's readily apparent that RS 2477 was created at a time when the government was trying to encourage western expansion and that today's circumstances are much, much different than those of the 1860s and that the statute is indeed out-of-date with the times, whereas the 1st Amendment as ...
09/29/2009 - 8:20amCoalition Calls for Sen. Feinstein's Rider Extending Life of Oyster Farm at Point Reyes National Seashore To Be StrippedAs noted above, while the Senate has passed its version of the Interior appropriations bill, a conference committee between House and Senate is needed to resolve differences between the two chambers' versions, and that's where Rep. Dicks could perhaps hold some sway in negotiations.
09/28/2009 - 9:04amArnica Fire in Yellowstone National Park Blows Up to More than 8,000 AcresActually, it's quite healthy for the forest to burn when the flames are ignited by lightning. It's simply nature's way of cleaning things up, so to speak, of sparking a new generation of lodgepole pines, of opening up meadows for ungulates and even bears. Plus, mixed generations of trees make ...
09/27/2009 - 5:19pmArnica Fire in Yellowstone National Park Blows Up to More than 8,000 AcresI wouldn't bet that it'd put the fire out, but it more than likely will knock it down substantially. Back in '88 it was an early season snow storm in September that doused those blazes.
09/27/2009 - 8:40amAnother Cellphone Tower OKed for Kings Canyon National ParkBruce, I'd say there are [b][i]at least[/i][/b] two sides to every issue. And really, one of our goals here at the [b][i]Traveler[/i][/b] is to coax out as many differing views as possible, as most usually have merit.
09/26/2009 - 7:22pmAnother Cellphone Tower OKed for Kings Canyon National ParkBruce, the question isn't whether Mr. Jarvis did his homework, or how long it takes to hike to the trail to the ridge, or whether anyone can see the towers from roads. Rather, the question I think is how long must the umbilical cord be for us to feel safe ...
09/26/2009 - 5:33pmA Conversation With Ken Burns on The National Parks: America's Best IdeaThanks bfp. Check back tomorrow for the podcast.
09/26/2009 - 10:44amAnother Cellphone Tower OKed for Kings Canyon National ParkWe've had this debate before, when the tower was first proposed. To some it represents safety, to others connection with family far away, to others just one more tower on a ridge brimming with towers. But what new technologies down the road will also sprout in national parks in the ...
09/25/2009 - 4:22pmA Sad Sign of the Times: NPS Promotes Body Armor Options To RangersFor what it's worth, the governor of Utah wants to revise his state's concealed weapon permitting system because too many out-of-staters have been applying for them and Utah officials have no means of monitoring those individuals, let alone testing their proficiency. Indeed, apparently the state of Nevada has decided not ...
09/25/2009 - 9:39amA Conversation With Ken Burns on The National Parks: America's Best IdeaMikeD, Actually, we'll have the podcast loaded Sunday!
09/24/2009 - 5:59pmReader Participation Day: What Aspect(s) of the National Park System Do You Want to Read More About?Marshall and Dave, We did offer forums not too long ago, and ran into two problems: 1. Few people interested in parks visited them. 2. Spammers visited them often and created havoc. We are redoubling our efforts to see if there's a way to block these spammers, but as it ...
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