Shutdown thefts and odd animal crimes in Smokies; Tennessee NPS sites “lucky”

Shutdown thefts and odd animal crimes in Smokies; Tennessee NPS sites “lucky”

Posted by on Jan 31, 2019 @ 7:46 am in Conservation | 0 comments | Last modified: January 30, 2019

Thefts, break-ins, and odd crimes involving animals have surfaced in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) as rangers take stock of any damages during the government shutdown. GSMNP spokesperson Dana Soehn said rangers discovered the theft of several tools from a facility in Cosby. The rangers had not determined the total value of stolen items. There was also a...

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So Many Cacti Are Getting Stolen From Arizona’s National Park, They’re Being Microchipped

So Many Cacti Are Getting Stolen From Arizona’s National Park, They’re Being Microchipped

Posted by on Mar 25, 2018 @ 10:04 am in Conservation | 0 comments | Last modified: March 25, 2018

Visiting America’s national parks will forever change you. The remarkable beauty that these vast areas have to offer is almost impossible to truly describe — which is why people are often tempted to take a piece of the park home with them in the form of a plant, rock, or something more precious. But it should go without saying you should never, ever vandalize or steal...

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