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All Blog Posts Tagged 'national' (8)

Follow the Birds

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Added by Dawna Raven sky on November 9, 2009 at 10:55am — No Comments

Ken Burns on the National Parks

I haven't been around these parts in quite a while - alas, I haven't been to any parks or "great places" this year as I had some health issues (nothing serious but had to have surgery.) Maybe next year! I imagine some of you may already know about this but just in case I thought I'd post about something I got via e-mail today in care of the National Park's Foundation website. It seems Ken Burns, the guy who has created award winning documentaries about various topics in American History (probab… Continue

Added by Lea on August 4, 2009 at 11:30pm — 4 Comments

Fires in Alaska and in Yosemite National Park

I keep reading about more fires around the country affecting some of the great places where you all are working. I hope that everyone is okay! Yosemite fires - Yosemite News and Information - blog about fires Alaska fires - AICC (Alaska Interagency Coordination Center) - Incident Information… Continue

Added by Kari Quaas on July 6, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Yosemite Chapel Celebrates 130 years!

The oldest structure in Yosemite National Park is celebrating 130 years. This is fun news for me to share since my aunt and uncle renewed their wedding vows at this chapel last fall in honor of their 40th anniversary. More details here on the National Park Service website.

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Added by Kari Quaas on June 8, 2009 at 2:42pm — No Comments

Yellowstone Sights

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Added by Carol on May 9, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Going to the sun

“The only man who makes no mistakes is the man who never does anything.” ~Teddy Roosevelt “I think I’m about ready to get out of here again.” “It’s about time. I figured I’d been hearing that six or seven months ago.” “I just got to go.” “I know; it’s who you are, and who you’ll always be.” “Mom, I’m 32 years old.” “So what. You think you’re dad wouldn’t go with you if he could? You get it honest and never let anyone tell you different.” “If you get a call today about a reference do me… Continue

Added by Kevin Blankenship on March 14, 2009 at 9:00pm — 6 Comments

What's a "Glacial Erratic"?

Well, I am so glad you asked, Virginia! (Flashback to A Christmas Story) Some of my favorite things in this world are the little miracles of nature. They just happen to show up through no work of man. These little nifty things are becoming few and far between these days. (Wow, I just fel… Continue

Added by Jeremiah on March 21, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Statement of Purpose

So, my goal in the writing and infrequent updating of this blog will be to inspire you to come experience the joys of Acadia National Park. I will be writing about my experiences this season with the fabulous Acadia Corporation, and various activities in the surounding area. First, a plug for A-Corp. - "literally" the best company I have ever worked for! They don't screw you on your housing, they pay an above average rate, and the management team is the best! Ok, so maybe I'm part of the managem… Continue

Added by Jeremiah on March 21, 2008 at 11:06pm — No Comments