Howard Meyerson
After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: National Parks
Top 10 Birding Spots In The National Park System
Birdwatching continues to be highly popular in the United States, drawing millions of people to great places all over the country where they can check one or another species off their life-list. National parks also prove to be great places … Continue reading
Isolated Isle Royale wolves “hanging by their teeth”
On Isle Royale in Lake Superior the wolf population is in decline. Experts say their numbers have dropped from 30 wolves to nine over the last six years The reasons cited in a story today on Michigan Radio’s Environment Report , include … Continue reading
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Tagged Environment, Isle Royale, Lake Superior, National Parks, Nature, Wolves
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1,100-foot fall causes first death of season on McKinley
Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak, claimed its first climber for the 2012 climbing season. The climber, as yet unidentified, fell 1,100 feet Friday after turning to retrieve a backpack that was sliding down a slope, Denali National Park officials … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaska, Climbing, Climbing Accidents, Mountains, Mt. McKinley, National Park Service, National Parks
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Your Safety in Bear Country: A Yellowstone primer
Last year was a bad year for grizzly attacks in the U.S. Much has been written about the tragic incidents that took the lives of four men: two in Yellowstone National Park and two others in the Gallatin National Forest … Continue reading
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Tagged Bears, Camping, Grizzly Bears, Hiking, Hunting, National Parks, Paddling, Pepper Spray, Yellowstone National Park
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Bill giving Homeland Security control of public lands sparks concerns
A bill now moving through the US Congress calls for giving the Department of Homeland Security control of all federal lands within a 100 miles of the Mexican and Canadian borders. The move is being derided by environmentalists and public … Continue reading
Do bears scratch their butts…um, backs?
If you’ve ever wondered what bears do when you aren’t looking, check this out. It’s a pretty funny clip and a good counterpoint to the tragic end of the “falling bear” in the previous post.
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Tagged Banff National Park, Bears, Canada, National Parks, Nature, Video, Videos
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Yosemite study shows size (of big trees) matters
Big trees, aka old growth forests, have been found to be valuable for things beyond their aesthetic beauty and the habitat they provide for certain species like the spotted owl. A new study shows they also are valuable for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Carbon, Environment, Forests, National Parks, Old Growth, Yosemite
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High and Dry: Lake Michigan shipwreck on the map for kayakers
Looking for something to do this summer? Consider Lake Michigan and a trip to South Manitou Island, either by ferry or paddle power. The 8-mile open-water crossing can be difficult. Only skilled paddlers should attempt it. Once you are there … Continue reading
Let’s Go: The Merced River in Yosemite National Park
Photo by DJ Schulte via Facebook.
Good eats: Options growing for sustainable dining at national parks
Where menu items come from has become just as important as what’s on the menu for many outdoor enthusiasts. Which is why some national park concessionaires are looking at “sustainable dining,” as an attraction they hope will draw customers into … Continue reading
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