Month: November 2012

(Nov. 7, 2012) -- The United States Mint is now accepting orders for America the Beautiful Quarters Program products honoring Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve.

(Nov. 7, 2012) -- The Friends of Lost Pines State Parks are turning trees green again through the replanting and restoration of the pines lost during the devastating wildfires last September, which burned 96 percent of Bastrop State Park, reports the Austin American-Statesman.

(Nov. 7, 2012) -- Camping in the Forest, based in the UK, has continued to cement its position as an environmentally friendly holiday choice by winning 16 Gold Rosettes in the prestigious David Bellamy Conservation Awards for 2012.

(Nov. 7, 2012) -- A rock climber at Smith Rock State Park in Oregon tells the Bellingham Herald that walking a thin rope hundreds of feet above the ground provides no adrenaline rush.

(Nov. 7, 2012) -- While hazardous trees ought to be pruned or removed by professionals, it is important to avoid snap judgments. Acting too quickly can jeopardize the enormous benefits urban forests bring to the environment and quality of life, says the Arbor Day Foundation, which is offering storm recovery kits.

(Nov. 6, 2012) -- Delaware State Parks issued a storm update yesterday saying all state parks are open and fully operational.

(Nov. 6, 2012) -- In West Virginia, Holly River remains without power, water, phone or Internet communication as of yesterday and is closed for the rest of the season. The cause is snow from Tropical Storm Sandy.

(Nov. 6, 2012) -- Craig Kirby has been promoted to vice president of international business and general counsel. Kent Perkins, RVIA’s director of RV standards, has been promoted to senior director of RV standards. Alice Wang, RVIA’s human resources manager has been promoted to director of human resources. 

(Nov. 6, 2012) -- The Great Falls Tribune begins by pointing out the road to Hell Creek is long but scenic. The article is one of 12 the newspaper has done so far on Montana state parks.

(Nov. 6, 2012) -- MinnPost.com reports beetle infestations are as old as the forest themselves, and their destructive impact has waxed and waned in cycles driven by natural variation in temperature and rainfall and reproductive success. The article says today climate change is siding with the bugs.