The Riddle of Ridleys Kemp's ridley sea turtles are making a comeback at Padre Island National Seashore, but these endangered turtles face a whole new generation of threats, including oil and gas development both inside and outside the park. By Todd Wilkinson
Remembering Rosies The most famous symbol of domestic wartime, Rosie the Riveter, lends its name to a new park in California that celebrates the contributions of women and others to the homefront efforts of World War II. By David Weinstein
Keeping Transportation on Track With TEA-21 up for reauthorization, the future is uncertain for alternative transportation proposals at a variety of national parks, including Grand Teton and Grand Canyon. By Kim A. O'Connell
6 Outlook NPCA is working with the National Park Service to promote alternative transportation systems in the parks. By Thomas C. Kiernan
24Special Report Water-draining golf courses, chronic underfunding, and air pollution land some of America's national parks on NPCA's Ten Most Endangered List. By Kate Himot
38Excursions Texas is a birder's paradise. By Connie Toops
44Historic Highlights Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site. By Ryan Dougherty