Zion National Park today. Image credit National Park Service. Learn more about the trees and shrubs of the park at https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/nature/treesandshrubs.htm and https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm and #nps #nationalparks #interpretation #photography #zionnationalpark #publiclands #landscapephotography #utah #geology #clouds #plants #trees
Ranger Sarah with more interesting rock formations at Chiricahua National Monument.
Ranger Sarah with another view of the Organ Pipe Formation at Chiricahua National Monument.
— at Chiricahua National Monument.
Ranger Sarah looks at the Organ Pipe Formation at Chiricahua National Monument.
— at Chiricahua National Monument.
Ranger Sarah learns about how the Columns, Pinnacles and Balanced Rocks of Chiricahua National Monument were formed.
— at Chiricahua National Monument.
Ranger Sarah has arrived at Chiricahua National Monument.
Partly sunny today in Yosemite National Park. For more information https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm and https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/weathermap.htm and https://yosemite.org/ and #interpretation #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #landscapephotography #photography Image credit Yosemite Conservancy and National Park Service #yosemite #cawx #winter #snow #yosemitefalls #california #sun
And here is a blue sky view from the new camera at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (Redwood National and State Parks). Learn more at https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=415 and https://www.nps.gov/media/webcam/view.htm?id=7553A227-AAEA-6A87-2496155B0FB5BE97 and https://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm and #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #photography #landscapephotography #prairiecreek #forest #trees #redwood #california #elk Image credit National Park Service. This camera and the new camera at the Kuchel Visitor Center have been made possible thanks to a generous donation by the Redwood Parks Conservancy.
Curious How Trump’s Cost Cutting Could Affect Your National Park Visit? You Might Not Get a Straight Answer.
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National Park Service staff have received talking points ordering them to describe layoffs as “workforce management actions” and to reassure visitors that changes resulting from the cuts won’t impede “memorable and meaningful experiences for all.”
https://www.propublica.org/article/national-parks-staff-cuts-talking-points?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
VC Star: Feds may stop paying Channel Islands National Park lease at the Ventura Harbor
For those who are interested in park cameras, here’s another new view: Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park (Redwood National and State Parks). Learn more at https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=415 and https://www.nps.gov/media/webcam/view.htm?id=7553A227-AAEA-6A87-2496155B0FB5BE97 and https://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm and #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #photography #landscapephotography #prairiecreek #forest #trees #redwood #california #elk Image credit National Park Service
Blocked experiences
In 2021, my wife and I took our 2nd COVID trip back to the SW and its grand American National Parks. We spent our time in Arches and Canyonlands. The highlight was a self-guided visit into the Fiery Furnace. That hike in the rocks was amazing. Yesterday, my wife told me that the Fiery Furnace is closing down due to funding issues… I’m sorry that others will not be able to experience this amazing place.
Ranger Sarah reads about the orchard at Tumacacori. The establishment of a mission brought new fruits, imported from Europe and considered essential to a “civilized” life by the priests and settlers. As farmers, the O’odham welcomed these new crops.
— at Tumacácori National Historical Park.
Musk’s #DOGE purge is causing more harm than the #firings -that needlessly upend lives, they’re devastating communities & reducing the GDP.
“For every $1 spent by the Parks, they produce $15 in economic activity. It’s <0.067% of all fed spending.
Parks have a huge economic multiplier. They create platforms for substantial pvt sector activity (tourism, REC bus’…) while preserving public assets that appreciate in value over time -an incredible investment for the economy.”
-K Scanlon
Joshua Tree National Park from the Belle Mountain Weather Station. Image credit NPS Air Quality Web Camera Network and NPS Air Quality Webcam Archives. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm and #nps #nationalparks #interpretation #publiclands #photography #landscapephotography #winter #california #cawx #joshuatree #weather
Atrocities mount: #Musk is cutting off critical supplies, stalling travel, & killing productivity.
#NOAA scientists aren’t able to order EQP used to repair ships/radars. #FDA: labs are experiencing delays in ordering basic supplies. At the #NPS, WKRs: CXL trips to oversee crucial maintenance work. #USDA/ #FAA WKRs worry: mission-critical projects could be stalled.
#NIH researcher who tests new vaccines/treatments in rodents -on hold -can't get antibodies-.
#USPol #DOGE
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/03/donald-trump-elon-musk-doge-credit-card-spending-limit-federal-agencies/
Zion National Park today. Image credit National Park Service. Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm and #nps #nationalparks #interpretation #photography #zionnationalpark #publiclands #landscapephotography #utah #geology #clouds
Ranger Sarah looks at what remains of one of the four side alters. Here devotional candles might be placed.
— at Tumacácori National Historical Park, Arizona.
I really enjoyed this story of a young Black girl in the 50s who found a path to her dream with the National Parks, a path her daughter followed, and her impact on others:
‘I just wanted a hat and a horse’: Retired ranger recalls breaking barriers in the National Park Service - WTOP News
https://wtop.com/local/2025/03/a-horse-and-a-hat-a-retired-ranger-recalls-breaking-barriers-in-the-national-park-service/ #NPS #GovernmentEmployees
Ranger Sarah has arrived at Tumacocori National Historical Park in Arizona.
