Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Climate Justice Alliance During the month of August, we are highlighting the work of Climate Justice Alliance in our community effort to showcase organizations who are working towards social justice, environmental action, and more inclusive public lands. About Climate Justice Alliance Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) formed in 2013 to create a…
America’s national parks are home to numerous scenic swimming spots, whether it’s a lakeshore, ocean beach, riverbank or even hot spring. Few things are more refreshing than jumping into a lake or swimming hole in summer, especially if it’s surrounded by idyllic national park scenery. Spending some time on a national park beach and cooling…
Many people visit America’s national parks to enjoy spectacular landscapes, scenic views and unique sights. And while there are numerous amazing overlooks in the national parks, nothing beats the view from space. Seeing the national parks from space in real life is a privilege reserved only for astronauts. However, thanks to some NASA astronauts, we…
This news story about the opening of the Going-to-the-Sun Road is based on a July 13, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. After several weeks of snow-clearing and plowing efforts, the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park has finally opened for the 2022 season on July 13….
This news story about the Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park is based on news releases from the National Park Service and Yosemite Fire and Aviation. You can see updates here. First reported on July 7 near the Washburn Trail in Yosemite’s iconic Mariposa Grove, the Washburn Fire has now burned more than 2,300 acres….
Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Cultural Survival During the month of July, we are highlighting the work of Cultural Survival in our community effort to showcase organizations who are working towards social justice and more inclusive public lands. About Cultural Survival Cultural Survival works toward a future that respects and honors Indigenous Peoples’ inherent rights and…
America’s national parks encompass all kinds of landscapes and ecosystems, from deserts and lava flows to canyons and mountains to forests, coasts, wetlands and tundra. Depending on what they’re protecting and their location, the national parks vary greatly in size. If you’re looking for a list of all American national parks ranked by size, from…
This news story about the reopening of the North Loop in Yellowstone is based on a June 30, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. The National Park Service announced that Yellowstone National Park will reopen the North Loop on Saturday, July 2, to all visitors. In addition to roads in…
This news story about two bison goring incidents in Yellowstone National Park in three days is based on two recent National Park Service press releases. You can read the original releases here and here. In the past few days, it became abundantly clear once again that Yellowstone wildlife is, in fact, very much wild and…
When you visit Mount Rainier National Park in summer, this is what your itinerary might look like. This post includes Mount Rainier National Park attractions and activities in the park’s four separate areas: Longmire, Paradise, Ohanapecosh and Sunrise.
Yellowstone National Park is one of only a few national parks in the contiguous United States that are home to two species of bears: black bears (Ursus americanus) and grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis). Although both species are present all throughout the park, some areas are superior to others when it comes to seeing bears…
This news story about the pilot day-use reservation system in Grand Canyon National Park’s Tuweep area is based on a June 21, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Following the example set by numerous other national parks across the United States, from Acadia and Shenandoah to Glacier, Rocky…
This news story about the reopening of 80% of Yellowstone National Park, including the North Loop, is based on a June 20, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Just a couple of days ago, the National Park Service announced the reopening of Yellowstone’s South Loop on June 22,…
This news story about the reopening of the South Loop in Yellowstone National Park is based on a June 18, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. It’s been nearly a week since record-breaking rainfall caused a “once-in-500-years flooding event” in Yellowstone National Park. This historic flood—the worst in…