Vol 3, #61

   Friday, June 18, 1999

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPS) -- The National Park Service (NPS) received the 1999 Insight Award from the Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD).

The Society, based in Washington, D.C., promotes professional development and public awareness in environmental graphic design. The award recognizes communication systems that identify, direct, inform and visually enhance the architectural and natural environment.

Jack Biesek, SEGD board member presented the award and praised the work of the NPS's Interpretive Design Center in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. He said of the staff members, "They are accessible, fair-minded.and a pleasure to work with. They are pushing for national.standards, and they truly deserve to be recognized for their insight, vision and valiant efforts."

Previous winners of the annual award include the Walt Disney Company and Smithsonian Institution.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS AND COLUMNISTS

Ralph Maughan
Kim Steinbacher
Kevin Sanders
Steve Brashear
Clint Wilkes
Tim Gourley
Hon. Bob Gammage
Ruth Colter-Frick
Lee Whittlesey
Tom Mazzarisi
Russ Finley
David Monteith
Denise Elmer
Dr. Bob Bara

Scientists say they saw more cracks in the cliff at Yosemite National Park. Tons of granite fell from the cliff Sunday and Tuesday, killing one climber. The scientists are warning tourists and climbers to stay away from the rock after inspecting the face of Glacier Point in a helicopter. The scientists say they saw a 30-foot long crack in the cliff that was wide enough to put your hand in.

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Everyone who comes to Yellowstone should make an effort to visit the Roosevelt Arch.  Located at the north entrance to the Park, the imposing Yellowstone Arch marks the original entrance into the Park.  Along with Park entrance signs, the Arch is one of the most "group-photographed" features in Yellowstone.  And when visiting the Arch, be sure to stop at the nearby Arch House Espresso and Gift Shop for a cup of espresso.   The Arch House itself is now a Bed & Breakfast, and is one of the oldest buildings in the historic town of Gardiner.

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Yellowstone Net photographer Russ Finley will be filming in Yellowstone later this month for an upcoming edition of "Wild About Animals," a popular outdoor television series.  The show will be both about the Wildlife of Yellowstone and about Russ, who is considered one of the top Yellowstone photographers in the world.  The show will air in September of this year.
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