Yellowstone North Entrance Road damage due to historic flood - Photo Credit NPS Kyle Stone
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Yellowstone’s South Loop Could Reopen Next Week & Other Yellowstone Flooding Updates

This news story about new Yellowstone flood recovery updates is based on a June 17, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Four days after historic floods swept through large parts of Yellowstone National Park, the park’s recovery efforts are in full swing. The National Park Service (NPS) said…

North Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park washed away by historic floods - Photo Credit NPS Doug Kraus
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Historic Flooding in Yellowstone National Park Causes Massive Damage, Repairs Might Take Years

This news story about the consequences of the historic flooding in Yellowstone National Park is based on a June 14, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Repairing the enormous damage caused by this week’s historic flooding in northern Yellowstone National Park will “require substantial time and effort,” the…

Black bear crossing Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
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Black Bear Enters Tent in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Injures Girl and Mom

This news story about a male bear that entered a tent and injured two people in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is based on a June 13, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. On Sunday, June 12, there was a bear incident at the Elkmont Campground in Great…

High water levels in Gardner River alongside the North Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park - Photo Credit NPS
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Heavy Flooding and Rockslides Close ALL Entrances to Yellowstone National Park

This news story about the complete closure of Yellowstone National Park due to flooding is based on a June 13, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Unprecedented amounts of rainfall caused heavy flooding, rockslides and mudslides all over Yellowstone National Park. This has created “extremely hazardous conditions,” the…

National Park Service Arrowhead logo on sign in Yellowstone National Park

History and Meaning of the National Park Service Arrowhead Logo

Among American nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife watchers, few symbols are as well-known as the National Park Service Arrowhead logo. This iconic logo is the visual identity of the National Park Service (NPS). A federal government agency under the Department of the Interior, the NPS manages all U.S. national parks, along with hundreds of…

Volcano House hotel in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Big Island of Hawaii
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A Guide to Accommodation in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park

Many people visit Hawai‘i Volcanoes on a day trip, but I’d strongly recommend spending a couple of nights in the area. Below, you’ll find the best accommodation options in and around Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Encompassing much of the southern half of the Big Island, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is one of two national parks…

Mount Doane in Yellowstone National Park renamed to First Peoples Mountain - Photo Credit NPS Jacob W. Frank
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Yellowstone’s Mount Doane Is Now Officially First Peoples Mountain

This news story about the renaming of Mount Doane in Yellowstone National Park to First Peoples Mountain is based on a June 9, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. A prominent mountain in Yellowstone National Park will from now on be known as First Peoples Mountain, the park…

Water bottle filling station in Glacier National Park - Photo Credit NPS

Single-Use Plastics to Be Phased Out in U.S. National Parks, Public Lands by 2032

This news story about the phasing out of single-use plastics in national parks and public lands in the U.S. is based on a June 8, 2022, Department of the Interior press release. You can read the original release here. On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that public lands managed…

Soul River Inc. fishing photo screenshot

Soul River Inc.: Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization

Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Soul River Inc. During the month of June, we are shining a light on the important work of Soul River Inc., a non-profit that brings U.S. military veterans and inner city youth together in nature. This is part of our community effort to highlight organizations working towards social justice, diversity in…

Man watches a moose in Cascade Canyon, Grand Teton National Park
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Where to See Moose in Grand Teton National Park

Home to a place that’s literally called Moose, Grand Teton is one of the best national parks to see these large ungulates in the wild. And this post will tell you exactly where to see moose within Grand Teton National Park. Numerous beautiful lakes, small and large, dot the Grand Teton landscape, while streams and…

Bison close-up, Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park
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25-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison in Yellowstone National Park

This news story about a 25-year-old woman who was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park is based on a May 31, 2022, National Park Service news release. You can read the original release here. The Memorial Day weekend is often considered to be the start of the busy tourist season in popular national…

View of Grinnell Lake from Grinnell Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park, Montana
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8 Picture-Perfect Lakes in Glacier National Park

There’s plenty of water in Glacier National Park. And that’s not surprising, considering the park is named after a state of water—ice. In fact, due to past ice ages, during which vast masses of ice expanded and subsided, chiseling and carving sheer rock walls and U-shaped valleys, there are now more than 700 lakes in…

Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon
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You Need a Timed-Use Permit to See the Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls This Summer

Want to see the famous waterfalls in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge this summer? Make sure you have a timed-use permit! This new pilot ticket system is put in place by the U.S. Forest Service, in collaboration with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, the Oregon Department of Transportation and Multnomah County. Although the Columbia River…

Lost Palms Oasis Trail, desert hike in Joshua Tree National Park
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10 Unforgettable Desert Hikes in the National Parks

From old-growth forests to towering mountains, from rocky coasts to shimmering lakes, America’s national parks preserve all kinds of landscapes. One of the landscapes least suitable to humans, however, are the American deserts. And this is exactly why the following desert hikes in the national parks are so unforgettable. Hiking across shadeless desert flats, navigating…