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Natural History is a Compass that Points to Love: Lessons Learned from a Falcon, a Warbler, and a Yosemite Ranger
A talk by Richard Nevle, Deputy Director of the Earth Systems department at Stanford University. Richard’s teaching and work at Stanford has been wholly influenced by his connection to the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and...
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Best Intentions
Who would have thought that giant sequoia groves need to be burned in order to be saved? Learn how early park managers discovered the importance of fire the hard way, and see how today's managers carefully manage fire in Yosemite. (26:00)
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Muslim Beach
Have you ever wondered how people in an Arab country spend their free time? Well if Qatari beach is any indication it's fine beaches, picturesque amphitheater, cultural opera house, and mosques so that no one misses prayer time. Similar...
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Glacier National Park - Mountain Goats (Accessible Version)
Two mountain goat kids play "king of the mountain" high above Logan Creek, just off the Going-to-the-Sun Road (audio description). CREDIT: Glacier National Park
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Acadia National Park - Baker Island Boat Cruise
Each summer, from mid-June through mid-September, a local company offers a five-hour boat cruise to Baker Island interpreted by an NPS park ranger. A short trip on a motorized launch is required to complete the journey, however. Since...
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Yosemite Nature Notes 22: Yosemite Nature Notes
Starting in 1922 as a type-written news sheet, Yosemite Nature Notes, the periodical, went on to become a charming magazine with over 400 issues during its 40 years of publication.
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Study the Scientist: Fire Archeologist
Fire archeologist Jun Kinoshita came to Yosemite National Park in 2001 from a seasonal archeologist position at Klondike Goldrush National Historical Park in Skagway, Alaska.
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Glacier National Park - Oberlin Bend
Mountain Goats are the symbol of Glacier National Park, and are a common site on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. There is almost no better place to see them than at Oberlin Bend. Watch the video to learn more about the overlook and these...
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Yosemite Nature Notes 29: Soundscapes
"When you start to tune in to the soundscape, you realize there's this other dimension to what we're experiencing when we're out here." - Ranger Karyn.
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Yosemite Nature Notes 13: Rangers' Club
While Yosemite National Park is known for its towering cliffs and giant waterfalls, the National Park Service also protects significant cultural resources. The Rangers' Club is one of five buildings in Yosemite with National Historic...
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Episode 9: Frazil Ice
Summertime visitors to Yosemite National Park miss many of the unique events of winter and early spring. Frazil ice flows are dramatic natural events that occur in the waterfalls of Yosemite Valley during March and April.
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Acadia National Park - Old Farm: Station Ten
Station Ten of the Old Farm Virtual Tour
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How to Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger: Visiting Yosemite with a Dog
Planning on visiting Yosemite with your dog? Ranger Nicole explains how to become a Yosemite B.A.R.K. Ranger and visit the park safely with your pet.
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Yellowstone National Park - Watersheds
Distance learning video about watersheds.
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Yellowstone National Park - Human History
Distance learning video about humans in Yellowstone.
The March of Time
1952: ROBERT TAFT: VS Republican senator Robert Taft (1889-1953) speaking at podium of political rally w/ crowds of people (SOT), talking about supporting Dwight Eisenhower for 1952 U.S. presidential election.
MOT 1952: ROBERT TAFT: VS Republican senator Robert Taft (1889-1953) speaking at podium of political rally w/ crowds of people (SOT), talking about supporting Dwight Eisenhower for 1952 U.S. presidential election.
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Restoring the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
The Mariposa Grove reopened in June, 2018, after being closed three years for restoration. Crews improved habitat for sequoias by removing parking lots and roads, and restoring the natural flow of water to the trees. Parking was...
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Acadia National Park - Floating Classroom: Vegetative Cover
These videos compliment the variety of water quality programs that occur in Acadia National Park. For teachers looking for good background information on water quality or those looking to attend the Floating Classroom field trip, this...
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Glacier National Park - Weeping Wall
This series of waterfalls delights early season visitors to Glacier National Park as they drive through its spray, but did you know that these waterfalls were man made? CREDIT: Glacier National Park
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Glacier National Park - Bighorn Sheep (Accessible Version)
Bighorn Sheep graze in the late afternoon, right off the Going-to-the-Sun Road at Big Bend (audio description). CREDIT: Glacier National Park
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Glacier National Park - Glaciers & Climate Change (Accessible Version)
Research Ecologist, Dan Fagre with the USGS, explains the impacts of climate change on Glacier National Park's ecosystem ).
CREDIT: Glacier National Park
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Acadia National Park - Park Mystery Video #5
Can you guess what park unit this video is about. Watch Park Mystery Video #5 Answer and see if you guessed correctly!