Ganaraska Hiking Trail - The Beginning!
Today I start the 500km Ganaraska Hiking Trail - as a multi-day section hike. Join me and explore this Canadian treasure in Ontario, Canada! Only 1 1/2 hours East of Toronto, this trail heads up through rural Ontario into Queen Elizabeth Wildlands and on to the scenic shores of Georgia Bay.
Controlled Burn in the Smoky Mountains
The NPS Fire Service for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park conducts a controlled burn demonstration for the students of the NPS Academy 2013.
Welcome to the Bridger-Teton National Forest
A visually stunning journey through the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Located in Western Wyoming, the Bridger-Teton offers more than 3.4 million acres of public land for your outdoor recreation enjoyment. With its pristine watersheds, abundant wildlife and immense wildlands, the Bridger-Teton National Forest comprises a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 United States. Offering nearly 1.2 million acres of designated Wilderness, over 3,000 miles of road and trail and thousands of miles of unspoiled rivers and streams, the Bridger-Teton offers something for everyone. We encourage you to visit this beautiful landscape and experience this unique piece of American Heritage. (Produced by More Than Just Forests)
Calderwood Fire, Great Smoky Mountains NP
© Great Smoky Mountains Association 2010.
A fire near US 129 and Calderwood Dam burned for over 2 weeks, but the park's fire crew wasn't concerned. Watch this video to find out how it started and what the park's strategy was for dealing with it.
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North Carolina Fire Towers
Fire Towers dot the NC landscape and along with being repurposed for other uses their history is equally interesting.
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Mooney Falls
Mooney Falls is located in the Nantahala National Forest Standing Indian Basin area. It's about 9 miles from the Nantahala Woodland Lodge. nantahalawoodlandlodge.com. The trailhead is located on F.S. Road 67 about 7 miles beyond the Backcountry Information Station. The trail meanders to the falls through an archway of rhododendron and mountain laurel. Moss-covered chestnut logs, remnants of a bygone era, lie in beds of galax and wildflowers. This trail is a delight to photographers and families who enjoy short hikes. For your safety, do not try to climb the rocks around the waterfall. They are wet and very slippery.
U.S. Forest Service officials discuss the White Creek Fire burning near Nebo, N.C.
U.S. Forest Service officials discuss the White Creek Fire burning near Nebo, N.C.
Dave looking for a Golden trout lake
searching for rainy ridge lake
McCrory offers $10,000 reward in NC mountain wildfires
McCrory offers $10,000 reward in NC mountain wildfires
National Park Service | Wikipedia audio article
The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. It was created on August 25, 1916, by Congress through the National Park Service Organic Act and is an agency of the United States Department of the Interior. The NPS is charged with a dual role of preserving the ecological and historical integrity of the places entrusted to its management, while also making them available and accessible for public use and enjoyment.
As of 2018, the NPS employs approximately 27,000 employees who oversee 418 units, of which 60 are designated national parks.
Fire in the NC Mountains Nov 2016
Update on fires going on in NC mountains
Forest Service volunteer honored with unique award
Forest Service volunteer honored with unique award - Source:
Aerial View of UPPER WHITEWATER FALLS near Lake Jocassee
Here's an Aerial Shot of one of my favorite waterfalls in the south. Upper Whitewater falls flows directly into Lake Jocassee near the Bad Creek Reservoir. Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies. The falls plunge an amazing 420 feet! South Carolina's Lower Whitewater Falls drops another 400 feet. Because of the escarpment's difficult access and rugged terrain, much of the area receives few visitors and has remained wild and undeveloped over the years. In the cool, moist shade of steep slopes and rock cliffs, wildflowers and salamanders abound. This wild land is also a perfect haven for a rich array of ferns, mosses, and fungi. During the warmer months be very careful as there's lots of venomous snakes everywhere along Whitewater and the surrounding areas.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail | Wikipedia audio article
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail
00:02:14 1 History
00:07:48 2 Extensions
00:09:53 3 Flora and fauna
00:10:13 3.1 Animals
00:11:56 3.2 Plants
00:14:25 4 Topography
00:19:38 5 Hiking the trail
00:20:05 5.1 Navigation
00:20:34 5.2 Lodging and camping
00:22:43 5.3 Trail towns
00:23:52 5.4 Hazards
00:27:08 5.5 Trail completion
00:30:20 5.6 Speed records
00:31:20 5.7 Age records
00:31:39 6 Route
00:32:39 6.1 Georgia
00:33:21 6.2 North Carolina
00:34:22 6.3 Tennessee
00:35:12 6.4 Virginia
00:36:18 6.5 West Virginia
00:36:54 6.6 Maryland
00:37:43 6.7 Pennsylvania
00:38:31 6.8 New Jersey
00:39:46 6.9 New York
00:41:29 6.10 Connecticut
00:42:50 6.11 Massachusetts
00:43:47 6.12 Vermont
00:44:39 6.13 New Hampshire
00:46:26 6.14 Maine
00:47:55 7 Major intersections
00:51:58 8 Management
00:52:38 9 Use in research
00:54:05 10 See also
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The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the A.T., is a marked hiking trail in the Eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. The trail is about 2,200 miles (3,500 km) long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are modified or rerouted. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy describes the Appalachian Trail as the longest hiking-only trail in the world. More than 2 million people are said to take a hike on part of the trail at least once each year.The idea of the Appalachian Trail came about in 1921. The trail itself was completed in 1937 after more than a decade of work, although improvements and changes continue. It is maintained by 31 trail clubs and multiple partnerships, and managed by the National Park Service, United States Forest Service, and the nonprofit Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Most of the trail is in forest or wild lands, although some portions traverse towns, roads and farms. It passes through 14 states: Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
Thru-hikers attempt to hike the trail in its entirety in a single season. The number of thru-hikes per year has increased steadily, with 715 northbound and 133 southbound thru-hikes reported for 2017. Many books, documentaries, websites, and fan organizations are dedicated to the pursuit. Some hike from one end to the other, then turn around and thru-hike the trail the other way, known as a yo-yo.An extension known as the International Appalachian Trail continues northeast, crossing Maine and cutting through Canada to Newfoundland, with sections continuing in Greenland, through Europe, and into Morocco. Other separate extensions continue the southern end of the Appalachian range in Alabama and continue south into Florida, creating what is known as the Eastern Continental Trail.
The Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, and the Pacific Crest Trail form what is known as the Triple Crown of Hiking in the United States.
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National Park Service | Wikipedia audio article
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National Park Service
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
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The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. It was created on August 25, 1916, by Congress through the National Park Service Organic Act and is an agency of the United States Department of the Interior. The NPS is charged with a dual role of preserving the ecological and historical integrity of the places entrusted to its management, while also making them available and accessible for public use and enjoyment.
As of 2018, the NPS employs approximately 27,000 employees who oversee 418 units, of which 60 are designated national parks.
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National Park System | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
National Park System
00:00:48 1 History
00:03:41 1.1 National Park Service
00:05:10 2 Directors
00:05:19 3 National Park System
00:07:45 3.1 Holdings
00:08:01 3.2 Criteria
00:09:00 3.3 Special designations
00:10:01 4 Budget
00:11:02 4.1 Discretionary spending
00:11:48 4.2 Resource stewardship
00:12:17 4.3 Visitor services
00:12:51 4.4 Park protection
00:13:18 4.5 Facility maintenance and operations
00:14:00 4.6 Park support
00:14:23 4.7 External administrative costs
00:14:50 4.8 Park partnerships
00:15:15 4.9 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
00:16:03 4.10 Construction
00:16:37 4.11 Historic preservation fund
00:17:06 4.12 National recreation and preservation
00:17:34 4.13 Offsetting reductions and fixed costs in various accounts
00:18:07 4.14 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
00:18:31 4.15 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
00:19:19 4.16 Mandatory spending
00:20:09 4.17 Employees and volunteers
00:20:30 4.18 Economic benefits
00:21:06 5 Nomenclature
00:25:20 6 Visitors
00:27:09 7 Youth programs
00:29:58 8 Accessibility
00:33:34 9 Concessions
00:34:59 9.1 Litigation with Delaware North
00:36:23 10 Bookstores
00:37:14 11 Offices
00:38:46 12 Staff and volunteers
00:38:56 12.1 Employees
00:41:00 12.2 Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP)
00:42:56 13 Law enforcement
00:43:47 13.1 Jurisdiction
00:44:49 13.2 Law Enforcement Rangers
00:45:50 13.3 Special Agents
00:46:45 13.4 Laws enforced
00:47:44 13.5 United States Park Police
00:48:37 14 Special divisions
00:54:33 15 International affairs
00:55:42 16 Initiatives
00:59:28 16.1 Green Park Plan
00:59:46 16.1.1 Climate Friendly Parks Program
01:02:23 17 Related acts
01:02:33 18 See also
01:02:42 18.1 Areas
01:03:09 18.2 People
01:03:17 18.2.1 Individuals
01:03:46 18.2.2 Roles
01:03:58 18.3 Related organizations
01:04:13 18.4 Other links
01:04:50 19 Sources
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government that manages all national parks, many national monuments, and other conservation and historical properties with various title designations. It was created on August 25, 1916, by Congress through the National Park Service Organic Act and is an agency of the United States Department of the Interior. The NPS is charged with a dual role of preserving the ecological and historical integrity of the places entrusted to its management, while also making them available and accessible for public use and enjoyment.
As of 2018, the NPS employs approximately 27,000 employees who oversee 418 units, of which 60 are designated national parks.