Articles by Kass Bissmeyer

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    • Type: Podcast Episode

    The idea of national parks, which historian Wallace Stegner called "the best idea we ever had," is also one of America's most influential exports! Jon Putnam from the NPS Office of International Affairs discusses why with hosts Kass Bissmeyer and Cortney Gjesfjeld as he talks about the agency's global connections in science. A production of Park Science magazine, Summer 2022 issue (June 22, 2022); rebroadcast in Winter 2024-2025 issue (January 15, 2025), https://www.nps.gov/subjects/parkscience.

    • Type: Podcast Episode

    The National Natural Landmarks Program celebrates its 60th anniversary! Hear from program managers Heather Eggleston, Laurie Lee Jenkins, and Deb DiQuinzio how this program works to promote the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail and other amazing places. Hosted by Kass Bissmeyer and Sarah Sparhawk. More information: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/nnlandmarks/index.htm. A production of Park Science magazine, Summer 2022 issue (June 22, 2022), https://www.nps.gov/subjects/parkscience.

  • Mojave National Preserve

    Bighorn and Big Rail Can Be Friends

    • Type: Article
    • Locations: Mojave National Preserve
    Desert bighorn sheep ewe and lamb with rocks behind them.

    The Brightline West high-speed railway could be bad news for desert bighorn sheep in Mojave National Preserve. We know how to fix that.

    • Type: Podcast
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    Insightful conversations about science, nature, culture, and complex issues in our national parks. Hear the stories behind the headlines. Produced by Park Science magazine, a digital magazine of the National Park Service, https://www.nps.gov/subjects/parkscience.

    • Type: Podcast
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    Surprising and inspiring stories about milestones related to science in our national parks. Produced by Park Science, a digital magazine of the National Park Service.

Last updated: December 8, 2021