http://www.nyharborparks.org en-us ℗ & © 2007 National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy An insider's look at America's national parks that ring New York Harbor National Parks of New York Harbor Seventeen species of hawks, sandy beaches, a network of military forts and the site of George Washington's first inauguration -- all can be found among the National Parks of New York Harbor. No one knows these special places better than the naturalists, scientists and historians who work at them as National Park Service Rangers. In this new podcast series, Park Rangers share their insider stories about the wonders to be seen at these national treasures. Produced by the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy, located on the web at: www.nyharborparks.org. Seventeen species of hawks, sandy beaches, a network of military forts and the site of George Washington's first inauguration -- all can be found among the National Parks of New York Harbor. No one knows these special places better than the naturalists, scientists and historians who work at them as National Park Service Rangers. In this new podcast series, Park Rangers share their insider stories about the wonders to be seen at these national treasures. Produced by the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy, located on the web at: www.nyharborparks.org. National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy info@nyharborparks.org no http://www.nyharborparks.org/podcasts/pixpod/rangerstories_logo144x144.jpg 144 144 http://www.nyharborparks.org National Parks of New York Harbor The immigrant experience Over 40 percent of Americans can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. What did these forebears feel, a century ago, as they sat in the Great Hall of the storied immigration station, waiting to learn their fate? National Park Service Ranger Charles Walker recreates the experience for you. For historical pictures and information about Ellis Island today, visit www.nyharborparks.org/views/ellis.html Over 40 percent of Americans can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. What did these forebears feel, a century ago, as they sat in the Great Hall of the storied immigration station, waiting to learn their fate? National Park Service Ranger Charles Walker recreates the experience for you. For historical pictures and information about Ellis Island today, visit www.nyharborparks.org/views/ellis.html http://www.nyharborparks.org/podcasts/ranger_stories_03.mp3 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST 5:57 immigration, imigration, imigrant, Statue of Liberty, elliss, eliss National Parks of New York Harbor The incredible fall migration What makes hawks such amazing predators -- and where are the best places in New York City to see them? Let National Park Service Ranger Dave Taft share his insights and expertise with you -- and hear about his memorable experience watching a peregrine falcon make a kill. For pictures, information and a map of hawk-watching sites on New York Harbor, where up to 17 hawk species may be seen during the fall migration, visit: www.nyharborparks.org/views/hawks.html What makes hawks such amazing predators -- and where are the best places in New York City to see them? Let National Park Service Ranger Dave Taft share his insights and expertise with you -- and hear about his memorable experience watching a peregrine falcon make a kill. For pictures, information and a map of hawk-watching sites on New York Harbor, where up to 17 hawk species may be seen during the fall migration, visit: www.nyharborparks.org/views/hawks.html http://www.nyharborparks.org/podcasts/ranger_stories_02.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:05:00 EST 6:24 hawks, birds, birdwatching, peregrine falcons, wildlife, migration, nature National Parks of New York Harbor New York Harbor's answer to Yellowstone Discover New York Harbor's answer to Yellowstone -- a collection of 11 parks known as Gateway National Recreation Area that offer metropolitan-area residents outstanding outdoor recreation and a wild and wonderful experience of the natural world. For pictures, information and a map of park locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Monmouth County, New Jersey, visit: www.nyharborparks.org/views/gateway.html. Discover New York Harbor's answer to Yellowstone -- a collection of 11 parks known as Gateway National Recreation Area that offer metropolitan-area residents outstanding outdoor recreation and a wild and wonderful experience of the natural world. For pictures, information and a map of park locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Monmouth County, New Jersey, visit: www.nyharborparks.org/views/gateway.html. http://www.nyharborparks.org/podcasts/ranger_stories_01.mp3 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:00:00 EST 5:36 National Parks, New York Harbor, nature, recreation, outdoors, wildlife, parks, New York, Gateway