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10/31/2009 - 10:40pmMore Than A Few Ghost Stories Swirl About Crater Lake National Park"In 1958 Richard Brown, John Wirty and Warren Fairbanks took core samples from the “Old Man of the Lake” and determine that the old floating log was 273 years old when it slid upright into the Lake." I imagine there have been several "Old Men" over the years. Thanks very ...
09/06/2009 - 5:23pmNational Parks Lost A Strong Advocate With the Passing of Art AllenJim Rouse (former Crater Lake NP supt. '78-'84) wanted me to pass along his condolences. Jim: "Just saw the report of the passing of Art. How grateful I am to have shared an office working relationship with him for a year or two, and the many fine NPS policy and ...
09/06/2009 - 12:06pmNational Parks Lost A Strong Advocate With the Passing of Art AllenArt placed enormous effort and energy into moderating the [protectnationalparks] discussion list, which was created in 2003 to support the Campaign to Protect America's Lands and under which the [url=http://www.npsretirees.org/] Coalition of National Park Service Retirees (CNPSR)[/url] operated. Art helped to open the discussion list to people such as myself ...
08/24/2009 - 10:19amWhat Lurks Beneath the Surface of National Park System Waters, A Diving GuideHaving received my basic diving certification through PADI, in a drysuit up in Alaska, and then some subsequent diving in the Navy, I feel your ice-diving pain Rick. The Channel Islands are a particularly beautiful place to dive (especially off Anacapa Island) and is relatively peaceful and quite, especially when ...
08/22/2009 - 7:29pm"Bad Times" Aren't Always All Bad – These Two Ideas for "Improving the Parks" FizzledSteel also wanted to build an elevator from the Lodge to the lake shore and the NPS director at the time, Horace Albright, called Steel's, within-the-rim, road idea, "chimerical." No doubt, Steel was feeling his oats after having attained money from Congress for the first survey project of a rim ...
08/10/2009 - 11:17amSecond Century Commission Explores Role of National Park Service in its Second CenturyLet's see continued integration of science/research into park management. This is key, as the NPS has lagged in this area when compared with other land management agencies. Jon Jarvis will be a great step in this direction. The idea of a more integrated system for all of our "protected" areas ...
08/10/2009 - 11:00amThe First NPS Area to be Officially Tsunami-Ready? Redwood National and State ParksInteresting. I always hear tsunami preparedness in association with the Oregon coast, but, not with the Redwood parks. This is a good thing. Thanks Jim. Robert Mutch Executive Director, Crater Lake Institute www.craterlakeinstitute.com
08/08/2009 - 11:54amReader Participation Day: Do You Believe There Should Be Overflight Tours of National Parks?Blue silence, O lake of silent blue, - within your sapphired deeps the gods have fought titanic battles. Now an azured peace broods over your bestudded, jewelled breasts; a peace that only those can know who cease to struggle after cataclysmic waves engulf their burning, cratered hearts. The rush of ...
08/05/2009 - 12:21pmReader Participation Day: Do You Believe There Should Be Overflight Tours of National Parks?I would suggest a reading of Marc Reisner's book, [i]Cadillac Desert[/i], especially the portions on [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Dominy]Floyd Dominy[/url] (BOR commish. from '59-'69) to understand the mentality of a government agency such as the FAA. The FAA will never relinquish control of "air space" over the national parks or allow others to ...
08/01/2009 - 12:08pmTour Company Wants to Offer Helicopter Overflights of Crater Lake National Park, But Likely Won't See A Decision SoonThe point here is the sky above Crater Lake NP is a natural resource needing vigorous protection from development and should not simply be treated as a medium ("airspace") for traveling from point A to point B. The enjoyment of a few people should not be allowed to impact the ...
08/01/2009 - 9:44amScientists: Climate Change Seems Responsible for A Loss of Large-Diameter Trees in Yosemite National ParkKnowing that Climate Change affects each region differently, I wonder how tree diameters are being affected at our National Parks in the Cascade and Rocky Mtns? The Whitebark pines (a high-altitude tree species) and other five-needle pines within the parks of these mountain ranges are already being devastated by blister ...
07/13/2009 - 9:30amNight Sky Viewing Programs at Acadia National ParkThanks Jim. Nice write-up. Yes, let's have more night sky programs at other national parks. The night skies are an integral component of our national parks, many of which, have terrific viewing conditions. rob --- Executive Director, Crater Lake Institute www.craterlakeinstitute.com Robert Mutch Photography
07/09/2009 - 10:33amMystery Photo 11: Name that LocationGood job Michael. I had never heard of this NRA. I will have to make a visit when my wife and I next see her family in L.A. The Channel Islands are fantastic. rob --- Executive Director, Crater Lake Institute www.craterlakeinstitute.com Robert Mutch Photography
07/09/2009 - 10:26amUpdated: Greenpeace Climbers Arrested for Climate Change Protest at Mount Rushmore National MemorialKurt, I could not make out the "not" in the Greenpeace message (from the photo Greenpeace provided). It appeared to be a red blob. I went back and looked at other photos of the banner and most were similar to the photo you provided. I'm curious to know if you ...
07/01/2009 - 10:38amMystery Plant Revealed: It’s Lupine, It’s Complicated, and the Quizmeister has been Blindsided This is the true promise of the internet--a collaborative discussion of a fascinating topic sparked by a well-written article, regardless of where you are located, how knowledgeable you are, or who you are. The only requirement....that you be interested and thoughtful. Thanks Bob. By the way, Bob was set up, ...
07/01/2009 - 8:31amMules In Grand Canyon National Park: Should They Stay?Yes, mule use should continue. It's a unique historical aspect of Grand Canyon NP. And, sustainable use is sensible. The problem lies in a definition of sustainable. Rafting through the canyon seems to be an appropriate analogy for sustainable use. Some kind of lottery system may be needed. rob -- ...
06/30/2009 - 3:05pmSelecting Lenses For Your National Park VisitThanks a lot for the write-up Brett! It's amazing how many photographers I see out and about without TRIPODS. This goes for wildlife, landscapes, macro, etc. You can set up your composition by walking around the scene without a tripod, but, always use a tripod when taking your shot. And, ...
06/29/2009 - 4:36pmMystery Plant: It’s Toxic, and Livestock Producers Hate ItBob, I sense another article in the making...weeds and our National Parks. It would probably go over well. There have been some great comments here. rob --- Executive Director, Crater Lake Institute www.craterlakeinstitute.com Robert Mutch Photography
06/29/2009 - 12:32pmMystery Photo Revealed: The Lady of the WoodsSure, Owen. Lady of the Woods is a wonderfully unique feature that helps give Crater Lake National Park it's special character. The park is a fantastic mix of natural and cultural history. rob --- Executive Director, Crater Lake Institute www.craterlakeinstitute.com Robert Mutch Photography
06/29/2009 - 10:59amMystery Plant: It’s Toxic, and Livestock Producers Hate ItBob, I'v photographed Larkspur/Poison Larkspur, known by many other common names and comprising a large group of plants. They are also called "cow poison". I believe it is a native to us here in Oregon. Is this plant related (taxonomically) to lupine? rob --- Executive Director, Crater Lake Institute www.craterlakeinstitute.com ...
06/25/2009 - 10:16amMystery Photo 9: Well, It's Kinda OvalGeez, I didn't even get a chance. Great (well educated) guess tahoma. Well done. Yes, the background (as low depth-of-field as it is) was not Lassen Volcanic NP. rob -- Executive Director, Crater Lake Institute www.craterlakeinstitute.com Robert Mutch Photography
06/21/2009 - 11:20amNaked Hikers Let It All Hang Out On the Summer SolsticeWhat is hurt, but, our sensibilities. I have yet to come across naked hikers in my many photo forays...just at hot springs. "So it is not nakedness that gives the sense of immodesty, the modifying the nakedness is what does it." - A Tramp Abroad, Mark Twain's Notebooks & Journals, ...
05/31/2009 - 9:49am22 National Recreation Trails Created. How Many Are In Your Backyard?Thanks Kurt. This was news to me. It's great to see more trails. Here in Eugene, Oregon we are lucky to have the [url=http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/willamette/recreation/tripplanning/trails/fallcreek/index.html]Fall Creek Trail[/url] on the Willamette National Forest. It has some beautiful stretches of doug fir old-growth along the Fall Creek. rob --- Executive Director, Crater Lake ...
05/28/2009 - 1:15pmRide the Rails to Yosemite National ParkThanks for the information Kurt. I learned to love train travel while in the Navy (down in Long Beach before the base was closed). I would travel up and down the coast. Much less crowded than buses (except during commuter hours), more comfortable, and more of a view (especially in ...
05/17/2009 - 9:33amHere's How You Can Follow Science At Great Smoky Mountains National Park From AfarThanks, Kurt. This is a nice example of what can be done with the web. The first story link (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) came back as broken when I tried it. Keep up the great work! rob --- Executive Director, Crater Lake Institute www.craterlakeinstitute.com
04/30/2009 - 9:48amElectronic Technology in National Park Backcountry: Good or Bad?Just as Kurt, I grew up learning to get around outdoors with map and compass, so, I view SPOT as a very interesting and useful accessory (I do not own one, as of yet) for keeping others up to date. I know that this has been a long and ongoing ...
04/30/2009 - 8:22amKurt's Yampa River Sojourn Marks Step for a Day Bob, is Kurt's GPS unit automatically uploading his lat/long to Google Maps? rob --- Robert Mutch Executive Director, Crater Lake Institute www.craterlakeinstitute.com Robert Mutch Photography, www.robmutch.com
04/22/2009 - 4:14pmNational Park Quiz 51: AdministriviaThanks Dan, Bob, and Rick. The "inside scoops" are especially appreciated. rob --- Executive Director, Crater Lake Institute www.craterlakeinstitute.com Robert Mutch Photography, www.robmutch.com
04/22/2009 - 9:37amNational Park Quiz 51: AdministriviaWell, I had 5 correct. This was a good one Bob. For number 1, I found a description of the [url=http://www.excellenceintransition.org/prune/prunedetail.cfm?ItemNumber=10821]Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks[/url], for those who may be interested. Bob, is this Assistant Secretary the direct boss of the NPS director ...
04/15/2009 - 9:29amPodcasts on Mountain Pine Beetles and Wilderness Can be Found at The Rocky Mountain Nation PodcastThanks for the link Kurt...an interesting listen. After some digging, I found an "about us" page for the Rocky Mountain Nation. I'm glad this group is taking the initiative and setting up these podcasts. "The Rocky Mountain Nation Podcast is a podcast by and for Rocky Mountain National Park enthusiasts. ...
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