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Some Good Safety Tips To Keep in Mind While Visiting National Parks This Winter

Submitted by Anonymous on November 12, 2010 - 1:28am
Winter is one of the best times to enjoy our parks! With majestic, snow-capped mountains and ice-covered lakes, winter provides scenic splendors with an array of exciting activities. While visitation peaks in the summer, national parks receive millions of visitors throughout the winter months, who come to enjoy such activities as skiing, snowshoeing, camping, and hiking in the backcountry, and attending ranger-led programs.

Whitebark Pine Trees in Crater Lake National Park Under Attack From Blister Rust, Pine Beetles

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 12, 2010 - 12:09am
The country's largest lakeside stands of whitebark pine trees, at Crater Lake National Park, are being assaulted by a duo of forces that are slowly decreasing the numbers of these majestic and beneficial pines, according to a new study.

As Winter Settles In, Seasonal Migrations Lend Interest to Wildlife Watching in America's National Parks

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on November 11, 2010 - 5:18am
Seasonal migrations offer special opportunities to see wildlife gathering, leaving, passing through, and arriving in our national parks.

Report: Climate Changes Could Batter Acadia National Park Economically, Environmentally

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on November 11, 2010 - 1:10am
The latest of a running series of reports outlining how climate change could reshape national parks portrays economic and environmental impacts lashing at Acadia National Park and its surrounding communities. While the report's authors hope to catch the attention of Congress, they acknowledge that a groundswell of public concern might be necessary to convince politicians to act.

Want to Escape the Cold? Winter is a Great Time to Visit These Desert and Coastal Parks

Submitted by Jim Burnett on November 10, 2010 - 12:43am
For some park travelers, winter trips conjure up images of snow-covered landscapes, but for others the season means sun and sand. Here are some suggestions for NPS sites where milder winter weather offers a fine time to enjoy parks that are just too toasty or buggy for most of us during the summer.
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