News from the Parks
Grounded in God, Green and Glaciers
December 2, 2008 - 12:37pm
Remember when Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the DNA of grizzly bears in Montana during one of the presidential debates? “That’s us,” said David Restivo, a Roberts Wesleyan College alumnus and visual information specialist at Glacier National Park in Montana.
December 2, 2008 - 12:37pm
Remember when Arizona Sen. John McCain criticized spending millions of taxpayer dollars to fund the DNA of grizzly bears in Montana during one of the presidential debates? “That’s us,” said David Restivo, a Roberts Wesleyan College alumnus and visual information specialist at Glacier National Park in Montana.
Smokies' Formation Began 500 Million to 600 Million Years Ago
December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
December 2, 2008 - 12:35pm
As the Great Smoky Mountains National Park prepares to celebrate its 75th year, students of history and geology are pondering questions that go back much farther than the park's creation in the 1930s. The most fascinating queries to them concern the actual formation of the mountains, their age and topography.
Author to Discuss Formations, Rocks at Joshua Tree Park
December 2, 2008 - 12:34pm
The Rancho Mirage Public Library will host a lecture Tuesday explaining the origins of Joshua Tree National Park's landscape. Dee Trent, co-author of “Joshua Tree National Park Geology,” will discuss the park's rocks and minerals and explain how major rock groups formed.
December 2, 2008 - 12:34pm
The Rancho Mirage Public Library will host a lecture Tuesday explaining the origins of Joshua Tree National Park's landscape. Dee Trent, co-author of “Joshua Tree National Park Geology,” will discuss the park's rocks and minerals and explain how major rock groups formed.
Winter in America’s National Parks
December 2, 2008 - 12:23pm
Most vacationers visit America’s national parks during the summer months—when the roads are crowded, restaurants are packed and prices are at their peak. But think outside of the season, and you can reduce headaches and pare down expenses. Although lodging options can be limited, many visitors are surprised to learn that quite a few national park lodges remain open during the winter months.
December 2, 2008 - 12:23pm
Most vacationers visit America’s national parks during the summer months—when the roads are crowded, restaurants are packed and prices are at their peak. But think outside of the season, and you can reduce headaches and pare down expenses. Although lodging options can be limited, many visitors are surprised to learn that quite a few national park lodges remain open during the winter months.
'In The Wild' exhibit
December 2, 2008 - 12:20pm
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association is sponsoring the photographic exhibit In the Wild by Akron Beacon reporter Bob Downing. There will be an artist reception/opening from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Seiberling Gallery, 1403 W. Hines Hill Road, in the administrative offices.
December 2, 2008 - 12:20pm
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association is sponsoring the photographic exhibit In the Wild by Akron Beacon reporter Bob Downing. There will be an artist reception/opening from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Seiberling Gallery, 1403 W. Hines Hill Road, in the administrative offices.
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