May/June 2003  A Mountain's Majesty
Thousands of people are drawn to Mount Rainier as a recreational destination and as a place to live near. That attraction may be placing both the mountain and the people in harm's way.
By David Williams
Desert Protection: Reality or Mirage?
It has been ten years since legislation was passed to protect millions of acres of California desert. Although the legislation has helped to protect these lands, they are increasingly challenged by two of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country: Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
By Helen Wagenvord
The Keepers of the Keys
Amid the natural riches of Biscayne National Park, the forgotten story of the African-American family that helped protect it is finally coming to light.
By Kim A. O'Connell
6 Outlook
The nation's parks are more valuable to the country left untouched than exploited for the minerals to be found there.
By Thomas C. Kiernan
8 Editor's Note |
10 Letters
12 ParkScope
Invasive fern in Florida
New species found at Great Smokies
Clear night sky threatened at Chaco
Proposed parks budget falls short
Indian memorial to add to Little Bighorn
Marshes disappearing from Jamaica Bay
Learning center to enhance fossil site
34 Forum
Conservationists hurt their cause by not emphasizing the economic virtues of parks along with their spiritual, natural, and recreational values.
By Ken Olson
36 Excursions
Experience history firsthand.
By Chris Fordney
42 Historic Highlights
U.S. Camel Corps.
By Ryan Dougherty
43 Rare & Endangered
Chisos Mountain hedgehog cactus.
By Jenell Talley
46 You Are Here
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