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Stop and smell the thermals at Lassen Volcanic National Park
October 12, 2009, 2:56 pm
At about 9,000 feet, the persistently steep trail up Brokeoff Mountain levels off at the edge of an abyss. To the northeast, framed between jagged cliffs, sits hulking Lassen Peak, a dozing volcano more than 1,000 feet higher, still mostly bare of trees and cloaked in gray dust from its last big eruption, 94 years ago.The sight could inspire an overcaffeinated Type-A tourist from the East Coast to renounce his BlackBerry and become a California mountain bum. Cellphones rarely work around here, anyway. When you’re in these mountains the office back home can’t tug your leash.
Ideas to spout as Smith trail becomes national park
October 12, 2009, 2:52 pm
Get out your sharpest crayons and get ready to color outside the lines, if you like.The National Park Service is looking for guidance on how to transform the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail from an act of Congress into the nation's first national park with liquid rather than dirt trails. Getting there won't be easy. There are no models for something this sweeping.
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While in Yellowstone Pk this summer, I am looking for Morning Glory Pool. Where is it? Is it closed or renamed?
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Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Photography, Touring
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Ask_Alex
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Morning Glory Pool is absolutely still open, and one of the great geyser attractions at Yellowstone.  Unfortunately, because of human damage and some vandalism over the years, the site has started to fade, so please make sure to view from a distance! 

Morning Glory Pool is in the upper geyser basin of the park, and is one of the most popular sites there so any ranger will be able to give you directions.

Below is a link to a short description and a small map of the area that you can use to navigate and make sure you're looking in the right place.  If you use a GPS device, the coordinates are: 44°28′30″N 110°50′37″W

about:  http://www.ohranger.com/yellowstone/sights-see

map: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/NorthernSectionUpperGeyserBasinMorningGloryPool.JPG

Have a great trip!

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John Beck...
We'll be in Yosemite Oct. 15-18 Will there be any fall colors to enjoy? Will there be any water left in any of the falls?
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Yosemite National Park, California, Photography, Touring
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We were just to Yosemite the middle of August. There was barely a trickle in any of the falls. The park guides said they would be gone by Sept if the warmer weather remained. It all depends on the snow fall from the previous winter and how warm the summer temperatures climb.  They say the there is not much fall color as most of the trees are decidious and any colors fade after mid October. I wish we had gone in May to see the falls full and maybe the temps not as hot.  The trees are something in themselves as there are different varieties at the different elevations.  I think the valley is at 2,000 ft.elevation and Glacier Point 5,000 ft.  Don't quote me.  Definitely wear comfy shoes as you basically are walking/hiking on granite. Hope this is of help. Check the nps.gov website for additional info.
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MaryEllen...
Will any visitor centers in Yosemite be closed on October 10-12, 2009? Can I get a list of the Yosemite shuttle stops?
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Yosemite National Park, California, Guided Tours, Ranger-led Programs, Historic Sites, Hiking, Touring
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Yes, the Tuolumne Meadows visitor center will be closed for the season by the time you visit. Check out a full list of seasonal closures here and review these recommended Yosemite fall activities.

For additional timely information, you can download the most recent copy of the Yosemite newspaper online. The shuttle schedule and map is also available for download.


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