Entries tagged Parks

Which U.S. volcanoes are likely to erupt next?

By Russell McLendon, Mother Nature Network Posted Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:32pm PDT for guest_bloggers 1 Comments

With more than 160 active volcanoes, the U.S. is at greater risk from eruptions than many realize. Read full post »
Related topics: Parks, Nature
Tune in to America's "best idea"

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Sep 25, 2009 9:20am PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

Ken Burn's miniseries reveals the democratic and religious ideals behind the founding of our national parks. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Parks, Television, Nature, Media, Video
Surprising facts about national parks

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:15pm PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

Which U.S. state doesn't have a national park? Where can you find the highest waterfall in North America? Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Animals, Parks, Nature
Eight endangered national parks to see now

By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Sep 22, 2009 10:55am PDT for daily_green_news 2 Comments

See why you should visit these national treasures now -- while you still can. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Parks, Nature
Next set of U.S. commemorative quarters to feature national parks

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:39pm PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

2010 commemorative national parks quarters will feature five national parks and forests: Hot Springs, Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Mt. Hood. Read full post »
Related topics: Parks, Nature
Four reasons to stay inside and stare at screens this fall

By Dan Shapley Posted Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:25am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Take a sneak peek at three new eco-documentaries, and Ken Burns' new PBS series. Read full post »
Related topics: Movies, Celebrities, Parks, Nature, Media, Video
Visit 10 must-see national parks

By Dan Shapley Posted Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:37am PDT for daily_green_news 55 Comments

Take a look at the most popular parks in the United States. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Parks, Nature
The 10 least visited U.S. national parks

By Elizabeth Wolfe Posted Fri Aug 7, 2009 12:29pm PDT for daily_green_news 279 Comments

Need to get away from it all? Try 400+ square miles all to yourself in some of America's most pristine and remote wilderness. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, Parks, Nature
Top 10 U.S. cities of the future

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:12am PDT for greenpicks 32 Comments

These smart cities are investing in the health of their residents and making progressive choices for business. Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Parks, Government, Design, Pollution, Economics, Buildings, Mass transit
Ask Umbra on urban foraging

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Sun May 17, 2009 9:01pm PDT for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

How safe is it to harvest dandelions from city parks so you can make your own dandelion wine? Will pesticides used on those weeds hurt you? Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Parks, Gardening, Nature