If you’re someone who loves exploring new landscapes with your trusted four-legged friend, you’ll be happy to learn that dogs are welcome in Badlands National Park! That said, however, there are some restrictions in place in order to keep both you, your dog and the park’s wildlife safe. In this guide, you’ll find everything you…
The “North American Serengeti”, Yellowstone National Park is a paradise for wildlife lovers. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly where to see wildlife in Yellowstone, including bison, bears, moose, elk and wolves, as well as when to visit Yellowstone for the best wildlife viewing. Plus tips to stay safe in wildlife country!
Its remote location allows most visitors to spend only a few hours in the park, but there are still a lot of fun things to do in Dry Tortugas National Park in that timespan. Located almost 70 miles west of Key West, the Dry Tortugas are the westernmost part of the Florida Keys. This cluster…
The Everglades is not only the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Wetland of International Importance. It’s also the only place on the planet where you can see alligators and crocodiles living alongside each other. The opportunity to see both alligators and crocodiles is the very reason…
You don’t always have to hike a dozen miles to truly experience a national park. This is especially true in Glacier National Park, where several fun, short and easy hiking trails lead to spectacular views and through beautiful scenery. There are easy hikes in Glacier National Park throughout the entire park, from Lake McDonald to…
This news story about the temporary closure of Dry Tortugas National Park is based on a January 1, 2023, National Park Service (NPS) press release. You can read the original release here. UPDATE: Dry Tortugas National Park is open to all visitors again as of January 28, 2023. In the past couple of days, about…
This news story about the establishment of New Philadelphia National Historic Site as a new national park is based on a December 30, 2022, National Park Service (NPS) press release. You can read the original release here. On Thursday, December 29, right at the very end of 2022, America got a brand new national park,…
If you’re a national parks lover who enjoys gardening, collecting wild edibles and foraging, you might wonder if foraging is allowed in the national parks. And, as surprising as it may be, the answer to that question is usually yes. Although the general removal, disturbance or collection of plants is prohibited in national parks, numerous…
In the rolling prairie of southwestern South Dakota lies Badlands National Park, home to a magnificent collection of colorful buttes, hills, pinnacles and spires. There are many ways to explore and experience this otherworldly landscape of badlands and prairie, from scenic drives and ranger walks to backpacking adventures. In this post, you’ll find the best…
This news story about the 2023 timed entry system in Arches National Park is based on a December 16, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. In a statement, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that “Arches National Park will implement an updated timed entry system pilot in 2023.”…
This news story about the 2023 reservations system in Glacier National Park is based on a December 16, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Just like the previous two years, visitors to Glacier National Park will need vehicle reservations to explore the park in the summer of 2023….
This news story about the national parks holiday decorations at the White House is based on a Department of the Interior social media post. You can see the original Facebook post here. In a Facebook post, the U.S. Department of the Interior shared its appreciation for a few specific holiday decorations at the White House…
While much of the state consists of seemingly endless prairie, the southwestern corner of South Dakota boasts beautiful mountains, marvelous caves and spectacular badlands. This is where you’ll find all of the greatest South Dakota national parks. The legendary Black Hills of South Dakota are a forested island in a vast expanse of mixed-grass prairie….
This news story about the first ever moose sighting in Mount Rainier National Park is based on a December 8, 2022, Mount Rainier National Park Facebook post. You can see the original post on the park’s Facebook page. First Ever Moose Sighting in Mount Rainier National Park In the afternoon of December 8, 2022, an…