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Northern Colorado Plateau Network’s scientists use satellite observations of vegetation condition in Curecanti National Recreation Area with climate data over time to reveal how climate influences plant production and phenology. Knowing which of the wide range of 16 vegetation assemblages found in Curecanti are more or less sensitive to climate change can help managers understand what to expect over the next few decades, and plan for the changes coming their way.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Deer Creek Beach
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Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, Deer Creek Beach covers 1,241 acres and boasts over two miles of pristine coastline. This newly-acquired federal land offers scenic views, diverse uplands, riparian areas, and coastal bluffs. As part of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, it’s perfect for wildlife and nature lovers. Note: There are no amenities on-site, so plan for a rugged experience.
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Vegetation experiments are helping restore Colorado River sites in Grand Canyon and Glen Canyon.
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Rivers, such as the Colorado and Green River, are vital, but limited, resources in the semiarid and arid intermountain west. The Upper Colorado River Basin is the principal water supply of the western United States and supports habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. For nearly a century, managers have been striving to balance water use needs and ecosystem health. Learn how dams and managed flow variability have affected riparian corridors in Canyonlands National Park.
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Environmental releases, combined with a large spring flood, have slowed but not reversed the effects of dams built in the 1960s.
Grand Teton National Park
Moose Ponds
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This two-mile round-trip hike takes you out to and around Moose Ponds. It has earned its namesake numerous times, with moose frequently seen in the water. The shallow water, full of vegetation, is the perfect riparian habit for the large ungulate.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Wahweap Overlook
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A short journey from the Carl Hayden Visitor Center, you will find the Wahweap Overlook. This high point offers a 360-degree panorama of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It is a “must see” at anytime of day, however, sunrise and sunset adds a fusion of brilliant color to this awe-inspiring scene. There is a shade shelter and a bench for your viewing comfort. The overlook is open from sunrise to sunset.
Great Basin National Park
Strawberry Creek Birds, Pre- and Post Fire
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How do bird populations fare after a large wild-fire? In Strawberry Creek we have seen a slight shift in species composition for both montane riparian and mountain shrub habitats.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico has a hidden gem called Rattlesnake Springs. This desert oasis provides a lush habitat for a variety of bird species, including the southwestern willow flycatcher. Staff conducted an intensive survey on their potential breeding territories and foraging habitats, as well as other bird species present.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Captain Wilbur Kelly Transportation Museum
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The Kelly House Museum and Blackstone Canal are located in the Blackstone River State Park. The Captain Wilbur Kelly Museum of Transporation is open and free to the public. The museum is open from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, seven days a week. The park grounds are open daily dawn to dusk. The grounds include access to the Blackstone River, Blackstone Canal, waysides providing historical information, a replica barn and a bicycle path connecting Lincoln to Woonsocket, RI.
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At Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot national monuments, the precontact built environment reflects the importance of reliable water sources. At these parks, the Sonoran Desert Network monitors climate, groundwater, springs, and streams. Understanding changes in these closely linked factors helps managers make informed decisions affecting both natural and cultural resources. Learn about our recent findings in these special parks.
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In 2007, the Rocky Mountain Inventory and Monitoring Network—a small team of NPS scientists—began monitoring natural resources, called “vital signs,” in Glacier and nearby parks. Vital signs indicate park health and serve as red flags if conditions deteriorate. Results from monitoring these vital signs support park managers’ efforts to make science-based management decisions. Learn about the NPS Inventory and Monitoring Program and its work in Glacier National Park.
Homestead National Historical Park
Native Plant Display
- Type: Place
The 100 acres of restored prairie at Homestead can be explored further by visiting the Native Plant Display.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Smith Spring
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Bryce Canyon National Park
Mossy Cave
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Mossy Cave trail is one of the lowest elevation hikes in the park as well as one of the only hikes that begins with a climb and ends with a descent (most day hikes in the park begin with a descent and end with a climb). It is also the northernmost hike in the park, located just off of SR 12 as it winds its way through the park boundary.
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The Boquillas Canyon Trail is a great way to enjoy one of the three major canyons located in Big Bend National Park. This trail is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) round trip and parallels the Rio Grande for a short distance where it first enters Boquillas Canyon.
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Solstice Canyon
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Solstice Canyon features several options for easy, moderate, or strenuous hikes through coastal sage scrub and riparian plant communities. Visitors can enjoy a picnic, a shady stroll along the Solstice Canyon Trail, or a more challenging climb up the Rising Sun Trail. Our perennial waterfall is a popular hiking destination, and along the way you might encounter acorn woodpeckers, alligator lizards, fence lizards, or a red-tailed hawk soaring overhead.
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Located at the heart of the Tennessee Hollow Watershed, El PolÃn offers visitors a chance to connect with the Presidio's earliest history, experience some of the park's best birdwatching and enjoy the blooms and wildlife made possible by the year-round flow of the spring.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Market House, Providence, RI
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- Type: Article
The word “prairie” usually conjures images of herds of bison, rolling hills of grass waving in the wind, maybe a covered wagon and a little house. While the prairies along the New and Gauley Rivers are much smaller in size, they contain the same tall prairie grasses as found in the Midwest. They also harbor many rare plant species. The Eastern Rivers & Mountains Network collects information on the condition of riverscour prairies and how they are changing over time.