Archive for May, 2009

Why do people applaud at inanimate objects?

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

SquizzleSquerk asked: Example: when visiting Yellowstone National Park last summer after an eruption of Old Faithful, everyone clapped and applauded at the geyser, like it'll acknowledge the applause. I've also found applause in movie theaters, most recently during the new Xmen film. Is there something in the human psyche that ...

Timeless: A National Parks Odyssey

Friday, May 29th, 2009

jansonmedia asked: http://www.janson.com/television/show_program.php?pid=1341 With a mix of aerial, still, and time lapse photography, award winning cinematographer David Fortney has captured some of the most amazing visuals within these North American National Parks.IRA

Best lodge at Glacier National Park?

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

sascoaz asked: I will be doing a backpacking trip to Glacier National Park in August and also plan to spend a couple of nights in a lodge relaxing and doing a little easy sightseeing and day hiking afterwards. GNP is famous for its grand historic lodges. Can anyone who goes ...

Will the Nascar-watching, Bud-drinking, shotgun-wielding, pickup-truck-driving, flag-waving, Jesus-praying.

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Frank asked: ...country-music-listening, fast-food-supersizing, high-school-footbal-game-attending, Wal-Mart-shopping, We're-#1-cheering, sport-fishing, small-town-living, foreigner-disliking, celebrity-news-following, blue-collar-working, county-fair-attending, atv-riding, hotdog-barbequeing, country-loving American ever see eye-to-eye with the sushi-eating, latte-drinking, wine-tasting, Subaru-driving, container-recycling, tree-hugging, generous-tipping, NPR-listening, world-traveling, national-park-visiting, PBS-pledging, organic-foods-buying, fancy-restaurant-patronizing, animal-loving, bicycle-riding, white-collar-working, blues-festival-attending, sandal-wearing, solar-panel-installing, country-loving American? Gafield - In case you didn't get it, ...

Guide book for Vancouver and Rookie mountains?

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

dengyang7 asked: Can anyone recommend a good guide book for Vancouver and Rookie mountains in Canada? I am going to visit Vancouver, banff National Park and Jesper. How about Moon handbook? ThanksBERNARD

National Parks of Kenya - Kenya Tourism

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

bestdestination asked: Travel and tourism in Kenya. Discover the world's most magical places; go on safari in one of Kenya's National Parks. See the Big Five close-by and witness the "Greatest Spectacle on Earth": the wilderbeest migration in the Masai Mara. Video brought to you by VisitKenya.com and Best Destination ...

Where can i find a video of my arrest at mt Rushmore?

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

boles asked: when i was visiting my mom who lives near the national park, we took a visit to mt rushmore. i left the path and climbed up the mountain to the monument just below lincoln's chin. i wanted to see if there were any videos or pictures online ...

Has anybody ever been to Glacier National Park in Montana?

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Scullytheparrot asked: When is the best time to visit (not too cold, least crowds)? Where should I stay and eat? What activities do you recommend? Anything I should not miss?EMANUEL

Zion National Park / Bryce Canyon. which is better ?

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Bike Lover asked: We are visiting Las Vegas next week and are planning to drive north east into Utah. We haven't seen Bryce canyon nor Zion National Park. Since we are not planning on staying overnight in Utah, we want to see either one of the two. We have ...

United Nations, Military using National Parks to Control Land and People

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

toknowthetruthofgod asked: Is the US Forest Service, The Conservation Fund or any other agency buying up large tracts of land near you in the name of land and water protection? You might be surprised what is happening on this land, which is acquired. Watch this video and learn. As always, ...