national parks, then "q &a." a discussion on the state of the national parks.s is about 25 minutes. "washington journal" continues. host: john jarvis is the national park's director. starting his term of service back in 1976. and is here to talk to us about the state of america's national parks. back in april, when they were going through budget cuts, there was a budget cut with the national parks and a threat of government shut down. there was a concern about the impact on the national parks. bring us up to speed on what the current budget situation is with regard to national parks. guest: basically what happened leading up to the potential shut down, there was a concern about that time of year. spring when the parks were preparing for the ramp-up for the visitation. there was a fear the parks would be shut down. fortunately, we avoided that and in the final fiscal 2011 budget that was passed by congress and signed by the president, ultimately the park service did fairly well. there was a clear recognition by the appropriations leadership on that side that the

there's only one agency in charge of par and that's the national parks service. we have no agenda to manage. the great thing is the parks were set aside for everyone, everyone in this country to enjoy. i'm not aware of any plan under agenda1. host: dax from chattanooga, tennessee. caller: good morning. i was wondering what you think about bringing back the c.c.c.? guest: well, it's a great idea. dax. the civilian conservation corps, my father was a c.c.c.er in damascus part of the virginia. i'm very aware of it. we have kind of a c.c.c. today. mostly youngpele. our civilian, our youth conservingation corps. we work with the corps network to bring these people tother. if w think about the economy at this time, and all the challenges we have on the ground with our infrastructure on public lands, that some concept of a new c.c.c. is a great idea. an opportunity to put people back to work, and to repair all these places, these sacred places. i would be very supportive. it's not going to be exactly the same as was done with f.d.r. i think something like it could work.

these plants my twelve because the botanical primates of the national park up to the night. the sun still shines of the downey type deny all posts with a caravan of cross-country vehicles and box on the old reel of descending the mountain the destination of the national park stuff is the mysterious cliffs called the three brothers. you saying this is a no go situation. we need to get through here. it will cut it down it's dead wood the tree is sick. rain floods the roads an obstacle that even cross country vehicles find difficult to clear. but the rain just find a solution. this was a really heavy. toss of there the. let's do it together here we go talk well i was ready to go. i got nine national parks network of groups mountain streams and small rivers supplies water to the caspian sea on the arctic ocean during the summer rainy season small rivers in the taiga nine swiftie formed into turtle streams some through rain in waters immersion the circus in the film springs one of the most famous ones is called grimm and she has been around for hundreds of years but it has never

that's the latest from our special reports about one of russia's leading national parks. mountain ranges and hills roll across the landscape intricate crests rocks towers centuries old trees. even the water wind and rocks constantly advised to seek primacy they exist in a unique calm. deep holes in the dawn mines swift mountain streams and quiet springs flow from the ground. this is time tonight nature's peculiar creation on the border between the urals and siberia it is the size of one of the rushes out of the way national parks. where national park warden balanchine gregorio is on duty he uses a customized off road vehicle with large wheels to move around forest causing those of the easiest way to the peaks of the ground to ny ridge you don't find roads or footpaths here. adventure enthusiastic so not put off by the hardships of the journey this group of tourists is from the city of chelyabinsk an industrial center in the urals the holiest rock climbing today that destination is the top of a cliff called arctic noid crest waiting across this mountain stream is a dangero

there's only one agency in charge of parks and that's the national parks service. have no agenda to manage. the great thing is the parks were set aside for everyone, everyone in this country to enjoy. i'm not aware of any plan under agenda 21. host: dax from chattanooga, tennessee. caller: good morning. i was wondering what you think about bringing back the c.c.c.? guest: well, it's a great idea. dax. the civilian conservation corps, my father was a c.c.c.er in damascus part of the virginia. i'm very aware of it. we have kind of a c.c.c. today. mostly young people. our civilian, our youth conservingation corps. we work with the corps network to bring these people together. if we think about the economy at this time, and all the challenges we have on the ground with our infrastructure on public lands, that some concept of a new c.c.c. is a great idea. an opportunity to put people back to work, and to repair all these places, these sacred places. i would be very supportive. it's not going to be exactly the same as was done with f.d.r. i think something like it could

and next the latest from our special reports about one of russia's leading national parks that's coming up next. mountain ranges and hills roll across the landscape intricate crests and rocks tower of centuries old trainees. given the water winds and rocks constantly vive supremacy they exist in a unique calm the. deep holes in the kite gone the mines swift mountain streams and quiet springs flow from the ground. this is time tonight nature's peculiar creation on the border between the urals and siberia is the size as one rushes out of the way national fox. when national park warden valentin rig oriya is on duty he uses a customized off road vehicle with large wheels to move around forest crossings are the easiest way to the peaks of the ground tyga ny ridge you don't find roads of footpaths here. adventure enthusiastic the not put off by the hardships of the journey this group of tourists is from the city of julia and sc unjust real center in the urals their hobby is rock climbing today that destination is the top of a cliff and quick noisy crest waiting across this mountain stream is

i'm valentine grigori of ranger the national park service from charlotte n.c. to deregister yes yes did you get instructions before you came here yes. which way you going we're going to climb the rock spend the night and climb up click night the next day the place to make campfires where you know it's a poster it's dangerous to do it now yes yes we got it. well have a nice trip thank you. halfway to a click noise crest the tourists are treated to an unpleasant surprise. all of a sudden the weather has changed terentia rainwater is the trail out in a matter of minutes. alexander guitar of the man in charge of the group of rock climbers to science to lead them to stone river. things may get difficult because of the rain but it's easier this way. every serious is supposed to get their feet wet in stone river. so-called stern rivers are scattered across to go nine national park they are in fact a mass of the groks covered with liken it to geologists a long time to understand when and how such rivers of stone came about they eventually came to the conclusion that th

i support a unified national park system but n.p.s. should develop flexible standards that take into account the unique circumstances and population of individual parks. and changing conditions throughout the country. in keeping with congressional recognition of those conservation -- of both conservation and recreation as primary reasons for our parks. the neighborhood parks in the district of columbia, for example, serve a very different function from yellowstone. dupont circle park is a central urban community meeting place in the district, not a place for enjoying the greenery of nature as much as we love our parks. for that purpose. on any given day, you will find people playing chess, sunbathing, playing frizz bee, or passing out flyers. madam speaker, i have come to the floor because i have tried unsuccessfully to get the park service to make small adaptations, perfectly compatible with their mission, to allow for the people in the parks in my own district, and i am certain that other members have found similar roadblocks, for exa

when national park warden valentin gregorio is on duty he uses a customized off road vehicle with large wheels to move around far as crossings are the easiest way to the peaks of the ground tyga ny ridge you don't find roads or footpaths here. adventure enthusiastic the not put off by the hardships of the journey this group of tourists is from the city of chelyabinsk an industrial center in the urals their hobby is rock climbing today their destination is the top of a cliff called a quick noisy crest waiting across this mountain stream is a dangerous task even on a quiet warm day its flow is still too fast. during the day wouldn't take food and fuel to the parks outposts and checks tourist trails and come sites. like i'm valentine grigori of ranger the national weather service from should have been to deregister yes yes did you get instructions before you came here yes. which way are you going we're going to climb the rock spend the night and climb a quick nye the next day place to make camp fires where you're not supposed to it's dangerous to do it now yes yes we got it. but have a nic

these plants my twelve because of the botanical parietal of the national park. or. the sun still shines of the down the tiger ny outpost in the caravan of cross-country vehicles and box on the old deal of descending the mountain the destination of the national park stuff is the mysterious cliffs call the three brothers. saying this is a no go situation. we need to get through here. we'll cut it down it's dead wood the tree is sick. rain floods the roads an obstacle that even cross country vehicles find difficult to clear. but the rain just find a solution. this was really heavy. toss of the. let's do it together here we go. well ready to go. tiger nine national parks network of groups mountain streams from small rivers supplies water to the caspian sea and the arctic ocean during the summer rainy season small rivers in the swifty form into two streams some to raney and to submerge on the surface in the form springs one of the most famous ones is called grim uchi it has been around for hundreds of years but dried up or changed course where it gets its water from the

so-called stern rivers are scattered across to get nine national park they are in fact a mass of big rocks covered with lichen. it took geologists a long time to understand when and how such rivers of stone came about they eventually came to the conclusion the rocks began a long downhill slide after years of cold wind and water eroded the mountain slopes over hundreds of years. it's thrilling wonderful rain and rocks you thought that this is my first trip into the wild in the year. another custom vehicle and of course bike join balanchine gregorio on his way to the remotest outposts of the national park even driving such cross-country vehicles over tiger road solo is a risky offense. i could break down is any time there are no communication facilities and it's out of the way place something goes wrong help will be a long time coming that's why our small caravan on wheels is a say for that. program or the recent growth here in the for you know it is a beautiful place many tourists come here but you can't reach this place on fort carrying a heavy load. only quad bikes and this custom v

the holiday weekend may have some of you heading to our national parks. your favorite park could be at risk. surprising details from a new report that has a lot of folks worried this morning. we'll talk with an expert about it coming up.  >>> 8:25 right now. if you're heading to the bay bridge, here's a look at what's happening. great time to head to the eastern shore and check out the beaches in maryland and delaware if you get the chance. >> i'm not a big lady gaga song, but this one is my favorite. just dance. >>> we love this story. check this out. the atm receipt that's gone viral. the balance just shy of $100 million somebody picked this up after it was disguarded in the hampton. >> they believe it belongs to a hedge fund manager. look closely at it. he has $99 million in his checking account. still had to pay a $2.75 for withdrawing his money. >> you nailed it earlier. the financial wiz that we have here. who has $100 million and wants to keep it in an account that has 2.5% interest. >> that's not good money managemen

way, and it's a parkway through the national park. and they make the road disapeer to the national park. >> and the road is about 20 feet lower, normally midday, you go through it in two minutes. looking back from the golden gate bridge to presidio, you are more aware of the park land and less of the roads. and the viaduct will parallel the existing one and to the south and can be built while the existing one remains in operation. and the two bridges there with open space between them and your views constantly change and not aware of the traffic in the opposite direction and notice the views more. and the lanes of course are a foot wider than they are today. and they will be shoulders and if your car is disabled, you can pull off to the edge. and the next area, the tunnel portal will have a view centered on the palace of fine arts and as you come out, you can see alkatrez island and bay. and the next area is about 1,000 feet long. and when you come into one, you can see through the other end. it's almost like driving through a buildin

i is want to say get out and play. >> because it is national parks and recreation month, we are goingo show you not just one video today, but to. this is july in your parks. >> how long do you estimate you have been volunteering? >> about two years. >> what keeps you coming back? >> i just wanted it to come to fruition. >> are you volunteering right now? >> yes. >> how do you feel about volunteering? >> it's fun. >> it helps the community? right on. he makes it a better place. >> that was july in your recreation and parks department. i would like to thank our staff who does such an amazing job putting these videos together. jim wheeler said a picture is worth a thousand words and there were lots of pictures worth several thousand words. a little taste of all that happy enjoys in our parks. that concludes my report. >> commissioner harrison? >> a couple of months ago, i was curious and brought up our outreach policy and i was wondering when that -- where that is and what we're going to get a report on that? >> we did bring it to you several months ago for discussion and it is alive and

service and the national park it's the biggest national park in the whole region and it's centered around a series of sacred buddhist monk humans unfortunately most of them high up on the hills which means if i'm going to see them. a bit of a trek ahead of. course i picked one of the hottest days of the year to do. this there's plenty of refreshment available. the trucks are said to have been here for millennia and each visit their response to do their bit to keep unclear. piles of stones but you can see here are made by the pilgrims taking the trek up into the hills it's traditional to remove obstacles from your part sorry that's obviously helps you but also the others who are coming to follow in your footsteps and of course never hurt a bit of good karma. it can be easy to get lost here if you don't know where you're going but i was lucky enough to have my guide by year waiting for me and one of the park's most spectacular points. was a buddhist who's been showing people around here for more than ten years and he knows. his most sacred places. this is a holy place in the home with his n