From April to June, wildflower hikes dominate outdoor recreation in the Columbia River Gorge. Both in Washington and Oregon, there are a number of trails that run across meadows and hills covered in colorful balsamroot, Indian paintbrush, lupines and more.
This news story about the temporary closure of Shark Valley in Everglades National Park is based on an April 27, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. One of the most popular, if not the most popular, areas in Everglades National Park, Shark Valley is famous for its tourist…
This news story about the closure of Yosemite Valley due to expected flooding is based on an April 25, 2023, Twitter thread by Yosemite National Park. You can read the original thread here. After winter storms dumped massive amounts of snow on the mountains and valleys of Yosemite National Park, forcing the park to close…
This news story about the 2023 viewing dates for the synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is based on an April 25, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Every year in late spring, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the setting of one of the greatest…
One of the most popular U.S. national parks, Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is a place of amazing scenery, rugged terrain, unique geological formations, and stunning views. One of the best ways to take in the majesty of the park is through its scenic overlooks and viewpoints, which offer breathtaking views of Zion Canyon,…
There’s no denying that the U.S. national parks are one of the country’s greatest assets. Nature, landscapes, wildlife, and historical sites attract millions upon millions of people to the national parks each year, both Americans and foreign visitors alike. Nowadays, the entire National Park System encompasses more than 420 individual units or “parks,” divided into…
The sagebrush flats, ponds, streams, and mountains of Grand Teton National Park are prime bear habitat. Both black and grizzly bears call Grand Teton home, thriving in the park’s varied ecosystems and present in virtually all areas. Some parts of the park, however, are simply better than others to view these magnificent animals in the…
Situated on the south slope of Mount Rainier, Paradise is arguably the most popular visitor area in Mount Rainier National Park. It is usually open year-round, covered in wildflowers in summer, boasting beautiful fall foliage in autumn, and providing various winter sports activities in winter. At Paradise, you’ll find everything from the park’s main visitor center and…
If you’re planning a visit to Shenandoah National Park with your dog, you might wonder what you can do with dogs in the park. And I have some really great news for you! As one of the most dog-friendly national parks in America, Shenandoah National Park offers a multitude of activity options and even has…
This news story about the announcement that Yosemite National Park will open again after severe winter weather is based on a March 16, 2023, Yosemite National Park Facebook post. You can see the original post here. Having been closed to the public since the end of February, due to severe winter weather and snowstorms, Yosemite…
The centerpiece and namesake of Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, the Teton Range is one of America’s most awe-inspiring mountain ranges. Few national parks have such amazing mountain vistas as Grand Teton National Park, which is thanks mainly to the absence of any foothills. Instead, due to their location at the so-called Teton Fault and…
When planning a trip to Everglades National Park, you may be wondering if driving through the Everglades is allowed, or even possible in the first place. The answer is yes, absolutely! You can drive through the Everglades on the Main Park Road, which runs between the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center and Flamingo. It is…
This news story about President Biden’s $3.8 billion National Park Service budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2024 is based on a March 9, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. On Thursday, March 9, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The budget request includes…
This news story about the first grizzly bear sighting of 2023 in Yellowstone National Park is based on a March 7, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Early March traditionally marks the start of the wildlife season in Yellowstone National Park. This is usually when the first grizzly…