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re: Canyon DeChelly Being Gifted Away; Includes Millions in Future Tax Dollars

Stu Marks — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:33:52 GMT

accorie,

The issue of "The Money Follows the Ownership", though a natural condition for most situations, and one that Westerners are accustomed to, may not apply in this scenario and is a tricky one. Regardless of who "owns" or occupies the land, the real estate is still a natural history and national park treasure.

There exists today several special use situations where "squatters" have a real status for various reasons; some receive government funding and some don't.

Native Americans currently receive many financial benefits simply because of their heritage regardless of where they live. Others must live on a reservation in order to receive the benefits. It seems to be on a case by case basis.

re: Canyon DeChelly Being Gifted Away; Includes Millions in Future Tax Dollars

accorie — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:12:03 GMT

I'm not sure they should have the land or not. I do wonder why they should get the government funding for it though if it will be under their control and not "for the people". If they want the land then they should have to take care of it on their own.

re: Rare okapi photographed in Congo

accorie — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:00:23 GMT

That's pretty cool! Too bad we didn't get a better view of the whole animal.

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re: The Way In: The Future of Access to our National Parks (photo)

Stu Marks — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:54:34 GMT

Further more...

I find it odd behavior that roads and trails washed out by weather caught those responsible by surprise. Can you say "budget?"

We'll build new bathrooms and educational centers later on. For now, we have roads and trails to maintain.

Updated photos show before and after of the fallen Wall Arch

Outdoor & National Park News — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:07:18 GMT

National Geographic posted photos today showing the remains of fallen Wall Arch in Arches National Park

Snake researcher scours Collier-Seminole State Park for non-native pythons

Outdoor & National Park News — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:33:38 GMT

Courtesy NPS We brought you an article earlier in the year about this issue. ( Python Snakes, An Invasive

re: National Park Title sought for Golden Gate Rec. Area

Stu Marks — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:53:20 GMT

There is such a divergent difference in how tax money is handled and how authority is administrated in the establishment of a national park that the effort some times gets shelved because of negative local impact.

I wish that those who report on stories like this would go deeper and actually exercise journalism instead of just rubber stamping efforts of people like Nancy Pelosi; one known for bigger government.

This new bill sounds good on the surface, but I have more questions after reading the article in The SF Chronicle than before.

Job not done.

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re: Watching wolves, moose — and the heat

accorie — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:39:50 GMT

Thanks Marc for bringing this out! It was good to read the truth for a change.

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re: Watching wolves, moose — and the heat

Marc Morano — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:57:37 GMT

You asked to hear from scientists dissenting from fears of a man-made climate 'crisis." Well, here you go. This report details nearly 500 scientists skeptical of man-made climate fears.

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re: 29-year veteran to head national sites in S. Utah

accorie — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:04:42 GMT

Maybe he had no choice. I know from friends that were rangers that you are told where to go and not many have a choice in the matter. Very few stay their whole career in one place. Anyway, there are lots of parks I wouldn't mind working at and this is one of them.

re: 29-year veteran to head national sites in S. Utah

Josie — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:09:57 GMT

Can't imagine why someone would leave Rocky Mountain National Park. I lieved just outside the gates in Grand Lake for a while and it was heaven on earth.

re: Tennessee: Four Found Alive in Cave

Stu Marks — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:11:06 GMT

I was increasingly amazed that Corie went ever deeper with us into the dark, watery cave in Tennessee that morning. We spent several hours underground, exploring a small cave system that these spelunking pros were helping to map, located south of Nashville.

Our guides were the same cavers who had been called in to help explore and document the newly discovered mammoth cave system along the northern Mexican Pacific coast that is still being mapped as it travels several miles under the North American continent.

I helped them shoot and edit a couple of caving videos for a television release back then. My sense of adventure for caving ended when I started learning from my friends all of the rescue dives they'd been on to save people who had found themselves cut off from their return to daylight from unexpected water cascades rushing through the cave they were in.

Rain storms many miles away can be responsible for filling a cave with water in a matter of seconds.

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re: Freak Accident in Lake Powell

Liberty Bell — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:39:32 GMT

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re: Acadia National Park: Mass. climber injured in fall

Joe T — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:02:06 GMT

Hope Tress is fully recovered

re: New Viewing Site at Volcanoes National Park

Stu Marks — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:22:09 GMT

This is a cool link. The attached video actually shows the awesome views of live ocean-volcanic activity.

re: New World’s Largest Tree Established

M. D. Vaden — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:40:34 GMT

You probably meant "tallest" rather than largest.

The page linked from my name, or here if this works:

www.mdvaden.com/grove_of_titans.shtml

That shows a much larger tree than Hyperion.One of the 2 largest Titans, also discovered by Sillett and Taylor, at Jedediah Smith Redwoods farther north.

Again, much larger than Hyperion, and probably much older too.

But Hyperion is the "tallest" redwood. The difference in mass between the largest - the Titans - and the tallest, is a lot.

M. D. Vaden of Oregon

re: Mount St. Helens' Local Officials Bow Out of National Park Talk

william hunnicutt — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:28:52 GMT

I just heard about this. I have contacted cantwell's office. In the reply sent via e-mail, cantwell's office dodged every question i had. She stands on the money rolling theory. I have had the pleasure of knowing a few people that had their land and holmes taken away in the 80's to build the monument. Our governments views have not changed. Where's the money from the 80's? I live in Kelso WA, seen almost zero help locally, and don't think there's enough intrest to generate any.

I do believe in leaving the monument the way it is, is the smart thing to do. Alot of money rolls into this area every fall. why not make money instead of spending it? IT goes to a park it will cost the region dearly

re: Yellowstone National Park geyser spews to life

Stu Marks — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:30:44 GMT

There are differing opinions that answer that question. Common sense says that the unpredictability of volcanoes forces us to sit up and take serious notice of any ramping up of activity. But, many in the scientific community are more led by politics than fact as can be seen by the way data has been handled in the recently debunked global warming hoax that tried to attach man's recent industrialization with such things as the 200 year old retreating glaciers. Certainly there are several factors that are pointing towards a shifting of water content back to the ocean, but that's been proven as a natural swing of the cosmic pendulum instead of a result of anything man has done.

re: Yellowstone Controversy Ripples Down to Grand Canyon

Stu Marks — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:54:43 GMT

Yes, National Park Administrators have always walked a fine line between protecting the park and promoting visitors' presence.

This battle has always been there and was actually at a military level back when Yellowstone was first commissioned as a national park.

The first few thousand visitors were actually dissasembling Yellowstone one rock, formation and tree at a time as fires, vandalism and rock mining created permenant scars that are still there today. The federal gov't actually called in troops to protect the park. The troops became a permenant fixture in the park, even building barracks that are still in use today, but for much less of a military purpose.

re: Yellowstone National Park geyser spews to life

accorie — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:46:09 GMT

Does this indicate more volcanic activity that we need to be concerned about?

re: Yellowstone Controversy Ripples Down to Grand Canyon

accorie — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:06:32 GMT

I suppose it is a difficult decision to determine what will hurt the park’s wilderness and what won’t. But I believe too much regulation and restrictions will eventually make it harder and harder to enjoy our nations’ beautiful resources. I don’t think the national parks were created to keep Americans from being allowed to enjoy them.

re: Fatal Car Crash in Shenandoah

Stu Marks — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:06:10 GMT

At this date, the family has not responded. If they request the story to be removed at any time, we will be glad to accomodate.

re: Patterson NJ might be the next Denver

gabe mardelli — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 02:38:54 GMT

With the luck paterson has had... it will not happen. but is badly needed.

re: Fatal Car Crash in Shenandoah

Stu Marks — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:03:14 GMT

Myself and the Adventure-Space staff completely stand behind the Underwood family in their loss. Any offense taken from our story was not intended as we wrote that the young man was probably not in his right mind at the moment. We are at this time offering to the family the complete removal of the story.

Stu Marks, Editor.

re: Fatal Car Crash in Shenandoah

cystal underwood — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:28:34 GMT

I would like to comment on this article as well. Jeremy Underwood was not in the right state of mind that day. Only people that were close to him understand why. Some people like to be very blunt about things. Such as the comment above this article. Jeremy was my little brother. The only other sibling i have or had. He is dead now. I am sorry that you had to feel endangered, but please let me assure you that he had no intentions on harming anyone that day. Jeremy would never harm anyone. He was a kind and gentle person, unlike whoever commented above the article. I hope that you got your fix saying what you had to say. You would think that people could have the decency to keep such comments as that to themselves when a person dies. Especially on the internet where anyone including family could see such a comment. Jeremy loved nature and animals and people. He was a great person and he will be missed dearly by his famlily and friends. so now i would like you to think about what hurt you have caused me to feel. Try not to be so judgemental next time Mr. Marks.

re: When the National Park Service is run like it’s supposed to be, it’s good for consumers.

accorie — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:50:52 GMT

I personally don’t have a problem with the different parks raising their fees. It is true that they use it to improve and maintain the park facilities and roads. I thought I had read an article that stated that several parks had raised their fees already. That must have come before Washington gave their dictate. The parks would, however, have to realize that raised fees MAY keep some people from visiting the parks, but when you think of what people pay to go to theme parks, the nominal fees asked for at a National Park really don’t come close.

re: Adventure-Space Quiz of the Day; Gates of the Arctic, NPS Designation

accorie — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:40:29 GMT

re: Adventure-Space Quiz of the Day; Gates of the Arctic, NPS Designation

JoeTrail — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:52:47 GMT

1, Wilderness.

Mount St. Helens' Local Officials Bow Out of National Park Talk

Outdoor & National Park News — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:58:32 GMT

As promised, Adventure-Space has been following the Cowlitz County / Mt. St. Helens issue. Our first

re: Adventure-Quiz of the Day

accorie — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:16:37 GMT

1,800 years

re: Adventure-Quiz of the day; Effigy Mounds' Trails

accorie — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:51:00 GMT

I pick 'B'.

Missing Yosemite hiker update

Outdoor & National Park News — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:47:40 GMT

The Corcoran, CA City Manager, Ronald Hoggard was located safe and sound around 8:30 Monday morning.

re: Human Footprint Yosemite's Enemy; Not

Stu Marks — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:16:21 GMT

You're right, Joe. It seems that if the NPS was really interested in serving us, they would pursue plans of action that would best serve the public.

re: Human Footprint Yosemite's Enemy; Not

JoeTrail — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:25:07 GMT

I agree that the trend of teh NPS seems to be a slippery slope of no return. I remember many parks that I've driven through that seem to have very little camping area but are building new hotels. Immediately I thought to myself, "What's wrong with this picture?"

Since the situation is not a net sum gain, we can have both, hotels and camping sites. What gives?

re: Un Wanted but Welcome; Responsibility for Own Waste the Right Answer

Stu Marks — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:10:13 GMT

I agree on the waste for the waste. It is extremely interesting how one can step back with an objective eye and see the pendulum swing one way and then the other in public spending.

re: Un Wanted but Welcome; Responsibility for Own Waste the Right Answer

Clint Pollock — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:24:12 GMT

This is quite a funny story, I had no idea they had a porta potty on top of a mountain. Seems like it was a big waste of taxpayer dollars.

re: Summer Coming to an End Doesn't End Flash Flood Warnings

accorie — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:18:53 GMT

These are great hiking safety tips. For further information check out our parks pages that have canyons, especially Bryce Canyon at www.adventure-crew.com/.../BryceCanyon.asp

re: Yellowstone and Tetons Picking up Bush Money

accorie — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:10:19 GMT

I'm glad the parks are finally receiving some financial assistance.

re: Buffalo Bill's Historic Lodge Under Threat of Wildfire

Stu Marks — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 05:24:27 GMT

Looks like the Historic Center is saved for now by an unexpected rain.

re: Buffalo Bill's Historic Lodge Under Threat of Wildfire

Mike Pudlo — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:19:38 GMT

I know my next visit to Yellowstone National Park will include a tour of these newly blazed areas. During our last shoot in 2005 the park showed little destruction to buildings from the previous forest fire but the land told a different story. Sides of mountains were scared with black ash showing the path of the fire. This cycle is natural and helps promote new life and memories.

But have no worries, I'm sure the great folks at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center will keep a tight seal on William F. Cody's possessions for future visitors to admire and learn about the great lifestyle and achievements of 'Buffalo Bill'. And by the way this place is HUGE, considered to be The Smithsonian of the west!!

If you are interested in more about the Greater Yellowstone area check out Adventure-Crew’s Yellowstone National Park DVD.

For up to date information and pictures regarding the Columbine Wildland Fire in Yellowstone please visit the Incident Information System.

re: Park part of American Indian history

CaptNaturalLee — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 20:45:09 GMT

It is a wonerous place for sure. I spent mearly a month camped just outside of the park across form the Thunderbird and the fellow who owns the arena there was a real nice guy. I also met a Navajo by the name of Moe who lives just above the Antelope ruins where his family has lived for many years. I was fortunate enough to not only take the truck tour, but also Moe took me and my partner at the time on private horseback tour and we got to see and experience many of the things that tourist don't get to see. We furnished the horse. Some of the petroglyphs on the rocks there are prety astounding. Most are actually from the wodern era (after the return of the Navajo from the forced evacuation during the Indian Wars) but some show signs of being from the Anasasi period that was mentioned. The famous Spider Rock is cool to see. It stands in the middle of the split where the canyon goes in two direstions. You can look for Kokopelli while youre there too! He;s the little guys who is generally always playing the flute! The Spanish were the first whites to venture into the canyon and they weren't so nice to the Navajo. I was told many tales of some things that kinda made me ashamed to be a white man, but hey that was then and I ain't that old, nor am I Spanish! By the way. Most of the Indians don't actually live in the canyon, they live on the rim above the floor. One of the reasons (it is believed) that the dwellings were built in the cliffs was because that farming and grazing land is rare in the desert and by living up and away from the floor of the canyon more land is left available for growing crops and grazing livestock. It is a very, very interesting place and I hope to return one day to visit with my friend Moe!

re: Park Officials I.D. Drowning Victim in US's Most Popular Park

Stu Marks — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 18:31:39 GMT

I'm surprised there aren't more reported deaths. Swimming near large falls has always been dangerous and it seems that parents no longer teach their children to always swim with a "buddy". My boy scout days taught me that. But, since it is no longer popular to be a boy scout, importanrt things like that don't get taught to our country's youngsters, let alone an apperant foreigner like this unfortunate individual. Nine million visitors a year and only six deaths. That ain't bad.

re: Rich history is unveiled at new Gold Rush park

Stu Marks — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:41:12 GMT

I wonder why nothing in this article mentions the massive gold rush history located in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Since this new park covers tens of thousands of miles of history and even has a "sister park" away up north in Alaska, it seems a simple link of intelligence to connect the rest of the dots, or at least mention in this news story why the dodts are NOT being connected. Jacksonville, Oregon near Medford has for ever been a center of the gold rush scene on the west coast. It was even chosen for a movie site as Cliff Robertson's The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid was filmed there back in the 1970s because of its authentic western architecture that has been maintained thorughout its history.

re: Congressional support critical for Glacier, local economy

accorie — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 01:57:04 GMT

This is a problem in all national parks. It may be unrealistic to expect the federal government to continue to provide adequate funding for the park system. If they can not, they would be better off allowing easier private funding for the parks. As it stands now, the rules are extensive for fund raisers for the national parks and the park services have to be careful how they recieve or obtain funds from groups other than government funding. I think a lot of people wouldn't mind donating money to the individual parks if the government would lighten up on their restrictions of this type of park funding and the parks would find themselves a lot better off financially.

re: Graffiti cleaned up at national park

Stu Marks — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:11:01 GMT

I boldly suggest that if you witness some one perpetrating graffiti on national park monuments that you take action immediately. Maybe you don't need to perform a "citizen's arrest" like Gomer Pyle, but there's a good chance that if you are visiting a national park or monument that you are carrying a camera of some sort. If we could help our parks prosecute such acts, and publicize such prosecutions, then we could go a long way towards curbing this juvenile behavior. I think that we should do more than just educate. Maybe a few months in prison, or a few thousand dollars out of pocket might warn these juvenile delinquents that there is a price to pay for robbing Americans of their protected natural resources. We pay through the nose in federal taxes; let’s put some teeth to our taxes! Stu Marks Adventure-Crew Staff - Chicago area.

re: Famous and Endangered Delicate Arch Gets Climbed Without Permission

accorie — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 20:40:20 GMT

What a crock! This guy thinks he can just do whatever the "spirit moves him" to do regardless of laws and preservation! He may have slipped through a loop-hole in the park regulations, but he KNEW it was wrong or he wouldn't have been out there in the middle of the night rehearsing it and then filming it at the crack of dawn. I don't think he should be cut any slack!