Pennsylvania’s state parks managers have added new overnight options for visitors: “glamping,” or camping in luxury rather than roughing it. “In partnership with Timberline Glamping Company, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) […]
Art is as old as human civilization. It predates the written word. And the world’s protected areas are home to some of the earliest surviving pieces of prehistoric art. Last year, scientists unveiled the world’s […]
America’s most active volcano has more than lived up to its reputation so far this year. Kilauea, the fire god of Hawaii, has been demonstrating its power since last December, erupting dozens of times in […]
Recreation sites managed by the National Park Service can be found in dozens of urban centers throughout the United States. — Story courtesy of The Conversation. –Guest Article– When people think about national parks, they […]
The US National Park Service is groaning under the strain of record numbers of visitors and overcrowding at parks. — Story courtesy of The Conversation. –Guest Article– Visiting America’s national parks is a treasured public […]
Over and over again, state governments have proven themselves incompetent or incapable public lands managers, often choosing instead to sell the public’s natural heritage to the highest bidders. –Guest Commentary– The crisis facing our public […]
America’s public lands, from its majestic national parks to its vast national forests, are at the heart of the country’s identity. They cover more than a quarter of the nation and large parts of the West. Some […]
(The Center Square) – Colorado Democrats are leading the effort against legislation proposed by Senate Republicans that would sell off millions of acres of public lands. The proposal is to add the provision to the One […]
The jury is in: nature nurtures the soul, and the closer you live to natural areas, the better. That is the conclusion of a new study now published in the journal Nature Cities. The landmark study is the […]
Two men perished at two state parks in Colorado over the weekend, the apparent victims of accidental drownings. On Saturday, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department reported that its officers responded to an emergency call […]
State park authorities across the United States are gearing up for what’s expected to be a busy Memorial Day weekend. America’s national parks will also enjoy a boost in visitor numbers during the coming long […]
The 2018 eruption of the Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii resulted in a “rare and large summertime phytoplankton bloom,” scientists now report. The new findings shed light on how volcanoes can deposit […]
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