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Coalition of National Park Service Retirees Oppose Allowing More Snowmobiles at the First Established National Park in the World; Group Submits Letter to Yellowstone Superintendent in Support of Alternative to Phase-out Snowmobiles WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite assurances by Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Dan Wenk and other National Park Service (NPS) leaders that Yellowstone National Park will be "cleaner and quieter," the NPS has indicated...
San Francisco-based nonprofit that connects young people to the wonder and science of nature ranks in top 100 select companies for third year in a row San Francisco, California (PRWEB) August 03, 2012 NatureBridge today was named to Outside Magazine’s fifth annual “Best Places to Work” list. NatureBridge – the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service – was ranked 93 out of 100 selected companies. Profiles of the top 10 performing small,...
Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online In what should have been a happy occasion, the celebration of twin mountain lions’ birth, officials with the National Park Service were tempered by the discovery that two kittens -- a male and female -- are the second documented case of inbreeding at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. According to officials, the two kittens, called Puma 23 and 24, are likely the product of a father lion that mated with his female...
Former California Dept. of Resources Secretary Huey Johnson calls ballot initiative “a long-overdue first step towards planning San Francisco’s water future.” San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 09, 2012 Former California Department of Resources Secretary Huey Johnson joined with environmental leaders at San Francisco City Hall today to turn-in 15,800 petition signatures from San Francisco voters in order to qualify the Water Conservation and Yosemite Restoration Initiative for the...
Multipronged Campaign to Promote America's National Parks Among Latino Audiences Beginning at the National Council of La Raza's Annual Conference in Las Vegas WASHINGTON, July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the National Park Foundation's (NPF) American Latino Heritage Fund (ALHF) announced a series of prominent efforts to improve the representation of Latino heritage in, visitors to, and long-term stewardship of America's national parks. Beginning this week, ALHF will...
MUSKEGON, Mich., July 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- M. Christine Byron and Thomas R. Wilson, authors of Vintage Views Along the West Michigan Pike: From Sand Trails to US 31, will discuss the historic West Michigan Pike at Muskegon's Union Depot on Tuesday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. The West Michigan Pike was the first continuous, improved road between Chicago and Mackinaw City, and it opened the state to automobile tourism. Summer resorts, motels, and roadside attractions were...
App Connects Nature and History Enthusiasts with 5,000 National Parks, Monuments, Museums, Lodges, and Historic Properties Across the Country Reston, Virginia (PRWEB) July 03, 2012 MapMuse today announced the release of the Parks and Rec Locator, an app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch that plots the locations of national recreation sites across America. Included among the more than 5,000 listings are national parks, monuments, lakes, trails, museums, lodges, and monuments that...
Discover America's Nearly 400 National Parks and Show Your Support At www.nationalparks.org Where Every Donation Will Be Matched Up To $50,000 In Honor of July 4th WASHINGTON, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- From live musical performances to all types of recreational activities, our nation's national parks know how to host a memorable 4th of July celebration. In honor of our nation's 236th birthday, the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national...
High-tech treasure hunt during Park and Recreation Month encourages Americans to explore the benefits of parks ASHBURN, Va., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Almost one year after Americans across the country "rocked their parks" with celebratory flashmobs, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) wants everyone to show how wild they are about parks and recreation this July. NRPA is pleased to announce this year's Park and Recreation Month program of activities....
DENVER, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2012 Colorado Preserve America Youth Summit: "Pinnacle of Preservation-Rocky at 100!" will immerse over 70 students, their teachers and their mentors in this nationally recognized program. Students will act as consultants, as they review critical issues and provide ideas for solutions in Rocky Mountain National Park and the gateway community of Estes Park. Summit participants will play a key role in the development of themes and...
