Known as the “Crown of the Continent”, Montana’s Glacier National Park is one of the most spectacular national parks in America. An elaborate network of hiking trails in Glacier National Park allows you to explore these spectacular landscapes, from lakeshore scenery to wildlife-rich meadows and epic alpine passes.
One of several “hubs” in Yellowstone National Park, along with places like Canyon Village, Old Faithful and Lake Village, Mammoth Hot Springs is the gateway to the rugged north of Yellowstone. It is home to the park headquarters, the original heart of park management, as well as many facilities and visitor services. Mammoth Hot Springs…
This news story about the suspension of Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad excursions this spring is based on a March 3, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. On Friday, March 3, 2023, Cuyahoga Valley National Park announced that the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) will suspend its activities and…
This news story about Yellowstone National Park’s 2023 State of the Park Report is based on a March 1, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. On March 1, 2023, Yellowstone National Park released its 2023 State of the Park Report. The date of the release is no coincidence:…
This news story about 2022 national parks visitation statistics is based on a February 27, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. In its 2022 Visitation Report, released on February 27, 2023, the National Park Service (NPS) shares a wealth of visitation statistics from across the National Park System….
One of the most accessible and easy-to-visit national parks in America, Badlands National Park is home to many scenic overlooks. Getting to these viewpoints doesn’t require much effort whatsoever. All are along the main park roads, with especially the Badlands Loop Road lined with over a dozen amazing overlooks. The Sage Creek Rim Road, on…
Thanks to its almost perfectly flat topography, Everglades National Park allows visitors to easily explore its various habitats on scenic bike rides. In this post, I’ll tell you all about biking in Everglades National Park and, specifically, the top three best bike trails in the Everglades. As one of the largest U.S. national parks, this…
This news story about the United States’ submission of its Moravian Church Settlements to the UNESCO World Heritage List is based on a February 16, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. For the first time in the 50-year history of the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, the National Park…
Although it’s a relatively small national park, Grand Teton packs an undeniable punch. Encompassing the sprawling Jackson Hole valley, numerous glacial lakes, a meandering section of the Snake River, and the majestic Teton Range, it’s a diverse and, above all, incredibly scenic park. Wildlife abounds in Grand Teton National Park, from black and grizzly bears…
To truly immerse yourself in the majestic landscapes at Mount Rainier, there’s no better way than hitting the park’s trails. In this blog post, I’ve compiled the best short and easy hikes in Mount Rainier National Park, from woodland walks to lakeshore strolls and meadow meanderings. You don’t necessarily need to head deep into the…
Combining America’s wide open highways, charming towns and spectacular landscapes, the American national park road trip is arguably the country’s quintessential vacation. These are the greatest U.S. national park road trips, from the Appalachians to the Pacific Northwest and Southern California.
Protecting the northern portion of the Florida Reef, one of the world’s largest coral reefs, Biscayne National Park is a subtropical paradise. Located just south of Miami, Biscayne is mostly water, but there are still many fun things to do in this unique national park. The sprawling, shallow waters of Biscayne Bay make up no…
This news story about the reinstated Old Rag ticket system in 2023 is based on a February 1, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. On Wednesday, February 1, the National Park Service announced that Shenandoah National Park will extend its pilot ticket system for Old Rag for 2023….
South Florida’s Everglades National Park was established in 1947 with the specific purpose to protect the region’s subtropical wetlands and extraordinary biodiversity. Especially the remarkable diversity of birds in the Everglades—and their rapidly declining numbers—was a main reason the park was created. “During the turn of the 20th century, the number of birds plummeted under…