Report names 25 national parks threatened by climate change Oct 7, 2009
The parks on the list are Acadia National Park, Maine; Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland and Virginia; Bandelier National Monument, ; Biscayne National Park, Florida; National Seashore, North Carolina; Colonial National Historical Park, Virginia; Denali National Park and Preserve, ; National Park, Florida; Ellis Island National Monument, New York Harbor; National Park, Florida; Glacier National Park, ; , Tennessee; Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana; Joshua Tree National Park,... (USA Today -- Travel)
Report: climate change threatens national parks Oct 2, 2009
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Lodging deals Sep 24, 2009
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Deal: Starting at $349, the package includes a two-night stay in a standard room at the Far View Lodge, two tickets for a half-day, ranger-guided tour of ancient sites and cliff dwellings, and a DVD set of Ken Burns' documentary. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Is Stonehenge overrated? Book offers options Sep 10, 2009
For alternatives to Petra, the ancient city carved from red sandstone in Jordan, the book recommends not just the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia, but also the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado and the rock pueblos of Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. Whether you'd honestly consider beaches in Perth, Australia, and the Outer Hebrides as realistic alternatives to Miami Beach or Cape Cod probably depends on where you live and how many flyer miles you feel... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Fish in streams have high levels of mercury Aug 27, 2009
The National Atmospheric Deposition that measures mercury in rainfall does show far less rainfall in the Southwest but in some areas, such as Mesa Verde National Park in the Four Corners region of Colorado, the mercury levels exceeded many stations in the eastern United States in 2008. Other arid areas such as Sycamore Canyon in north-central Arizona had high readings during 2008. (Nogales International, AZ)
Economic stimulus for national parks working? Aug 19, 2009
5 million is going to Mesa Verde National Park and nearly $11 million has been allocated for the Grand Canyon. Schroeder said he is confident the infusion of stimulus dollars is a worthwhile investment. (CNN -- Travel)
Soon, weapons will be everywhere May 30, 2009
Augustin wrote on May 27, 2009 4:07 PM:" Ms. Bishop,In 1996 Moses Street was hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park when he noticed a cougar about to pounce on him. The cougar backed off when Street yelled and waved his arms. Street climbed a tree and used a branch to stop a second and third attack. The animal didn't leave until Park Rangers rescued him after Street's girlfriend alerted them.In 1997 a 4-year-old boy was attacked by a lion at Mesa Verde National Park. The lion had previously been... (Missoulian, MT)
Gas Cheaper, Many Staying Home Anyway May 14, 2009
Mesa Verde National Park offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years. Comments. (Click2Houston, TX)
Colorado hotels slash rates, from $50 May 9, 2009
Mesa Verde National Park, Colo ... Located 15 miles inside Mesa Verde National Park and created to fit in with its natural surroundings, the lodge has no in-room TVs. (MSNBC -- Travel)
GLACIER: Sun Road receives $27.6M stimulus May 1, 2009
Other popular park roads to receive funding include Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, tour routes in Antietam National Battlefield, Foothills Parkway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Ohio Drive in the National Mall, and Route 10 in Mesa Verde National Park. Last week, the Park Service announced its 17. (Missoulian, MT)
Time to rediscover Colorado, Ritter says Apr 28, 2009
The new site contains links to coupons offering everything from a reduced-price lodging package near Mesa Verde National Park to whitewater-rafting deals to free appetizers at downtown Denver restaurants. On April 8, the Colorado Restaurant Association launched its Fork the Recession campaign, during which it will encourage local eateries to offer special deals to bring in customers. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
National Geographic photographer's work to be in exhibit Apr 16, 2009
Spruce Tree House, an archaeological site in Mesa Verde National Park, is nestled in a deep overhang. The three story buildings extend to the ceiling. (North County Times)
Report Finds Swiss Do Tourism Biz Best Mar 5, 2009
Mesa Verde National Park offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years. Pittsburgh's Duquesne Incline opened in 1877 and is used to carry up to 30 passengers at a time up and down Mt. Washington. (Click2Houston, TX)
FIDO holds fundraisers for potential dog park Feb 10, 2009
H. Craig Bradley wrote on Feb 9, 2009 5:01 PM:" Has the National Park Service (Black Canyon) been subjected to staff reductions in recent years even as state and city parks are forced to cut budgets? The BLM? Doubt it.In fact, part of the "stimulus bill" proposes to fund the construction of a new visitors center near the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park. Now, I know Mesa Verde badly needs an upgrade, and probably capital (facility) improvements have been neglected. Problem is, the all... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Southwestern Colorado Feb 8, 2009
The ancient cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park are a case in point, and there are. Southwestern Colorado Travel Guide. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
