News from the Parks
Clear the Air: 'It's Fogging Hard' instead of Raining
December 2, 2008 - 12:07pm
The last day of November felt like a month's worth of fog settled over the Medford airport. At the end of one of the foggiest Novembers in recent memory, Horizon Air had to cancel nine flights into or out of Medford. Air traffic returned to normal by mid-day Monday as a weak weather system approached Southern Oregon. Forecasters were predicting rain Monday night and showers early today, but fog was expected to roll back into the valley later in the day and persist through the weekend.
December 2, 2008 - 12:07pm
The last day of November felt like a month's worth of fog settled over the Medford airport. At the end of one of the foggiest Novembers in recent memory, Horizon Air had to cancel nine flights into or out of Medford. Air traffic returned to normal by mid-day Monday as a weak weather system approached Southern Oregon. Forecasters were predicting rain Monday night and showers early today, but fog was expected to roll back into the valley later in the day and persist through the weekend.
Zion Shuttle Program Will Need Additional Money
December 2, 2008 - 12:03pm
On a busy summer day in Zion National Park, 16 propane-powered shuttle buses do the work that 5,000 cars once did. The shift to shuttle-only traffic through the heart of the park eight years ago is praised by park officials and locals for its role in cutting congestion, pollution and visitor frustration.
December 2, 2008 - 12:03pm
On a busy summer day in Zion National Park, 16 propane-powered shuttle buses do the work that 5,000 cars once did. The shift to shuttle-only traffic through the heart of the park eight years ago is praised by park officials and locals for its role in cutting congestion, pollution and visitor frustration.
Whiskeytown Looking for a Few Good Artists
December 2, 2008 - 12:01pm
Sheila Edridge is looking for a few good artists. She's coordinator of the park's artist in residency program, which every year brings artists from around the country to live at the park, using the setting to inspire their work.
December 2, 2008 - 12:01pm
Sheila Edridge is looking for a few good artists. She's coordinator of the park's artist in residency program, which every year brings artists from around the country to live at the park, using the setting to inspire their work.
Feds: Prairie Dog No Barrier to Drilling on Refuge
December 2, 2008 - 11:50am
Federal officials say energy exploration on a southern Colorado wildlife refuge won't have significant environmental effects, despite the presence of a prairie dog deemed eligible for federal protection.
December 2, 2008 - 11:50am
Federal officials say energy exploration on a southern Colorado wildlife refuge won't have significant environmental effects, despite the presence of a prairie dog deemed eligible for federal protection.
Local Impacts of Park’s Winter Plan Unclear
December 2, 2008 - 11:47am
The east gate to Yellowstone National Park opens in three weeks, and there will be snowmobiles. Beyond that, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen.
December 2, 2008 - 11:47am
The east gate to Yellowstone National Park opens in three weeks, and there will be snowmobiles. Beyond that, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen.
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