This news story about the nomination of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park as the next UNESCO World Heritage Site in America is based on a March 24, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. On Thursday, March 24, 2022, the National Park Service (NPS) announced the nomination of the…
Baked zucchini balls recipe inspired by: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio This fun appetizer is inspired by the historic agricultural practices in Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley, from Native American crop cultivation thousands of years ago to modern-day farming and gardening. Native Americans started growing crops like corn, beans and squash—collectively known as the “three sisters”—as well…
Wild Western spaghetti recipe inspired by: Death Valley National Park, California (alternatively: Joshua Tree National Park, Saguaro National Park or Canyonlands National Park) This isn’t a Spaghetti Western—it’s a Western spaghetti! Bacon, beef, beans, whiskey and beer team up with sundried tomatoes, hot sauce and smoked paprika to create a killer of a Wild Western…
Wild rice pancakes recipe with blueberries and maple syrup inspired by: Isle Royale National Park, Michigan (alternatively: Voyageurs National Park or Cuyahoga Valley National Park) Also known as Chippewa, the Ojibwe people of the Lake Superior region were one of only a few Native American Tribes that actively harvested wild rice. In addition to the…
The perfect blueness, stillness, clarity and magnificence of Crater Lake must be seen to be believed. And luckily, there are many overlooks and summits that offer scenic views in Crater Lake National Park! For the best views of Crater Lake, Oregon‘s most famous lake, you can drive the famous Rim Drive, stopping at overlooks as…
This news story about the designation of Amache National Historic Site as a national park by President Biden is based on a March 18, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. On Friday, March 18, 2022, President Biden signed the Amache National Historic Site Act, which designates the Amache…
Three cheese pizza recipe inspired by: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio Several U.S. national parks have at least some farming history, but there are few where nature and agriculture are so intertwined as in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio. The Cuyahoga Valley has been home to farming communities since the early-1800s. Farms produced everything from…
Hawaiian acai bowls recipe inspired by: Haleakalā National Park, Maui, Hawaii (alternatively: Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park) These ridiculously healthy Hawaiian acai bowls will transport you to a Hawaiian rain forest-backed beach, the perfect way to start any day. Featuring tropical fruits like acai berries, bananas and coconut, as well as honey, chia seeds and granola,…
This news story about the first grizzly bears emerging from their den in Grand Teton National Park is based on a March 14, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. After nearby Yellowstone National Park reported its first grizzly bear sighting of 2022 last week, the grizzlies have now…
This news story about Glacier Bay National Park’s humpback whale population decline is based on a March 14, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. A new study concludes that the humpback whale population in Southeast Alaska waters was disrupted by the massive and intense 2014-2016 Northeast Pacific marine…
Algonquin hazelnut soup recipe (paganens) inspired by: Isle Royale National Park, Michigan (alternatively: Voyageurs National Park) Along with most other Native American peoples of the woodlands of the Great Lakes, New England and eastern Canada, the Algonquin Tribes used nuts in a variety of recipes. One of those was paganens, a traditional Algonquin hazelnut soup….
Alongside the meandering 105 miles of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive, you’ll find a number of accommodation options. From campgrounds—which we won’t discuss in this particular post—to rustic cabins and historic lodges, these Shenandoah National Park lodging facilities cater to all kinds of different tastes, needs and wishes. If you’re looking for a place to…
Hazelnut crusted coho salmon recipe inspired by: Redwood National and State Parks, California (alternatively: Olympic National Park) A park complex famous around the world for its towering coast redwoods, the Redwood National and State Parks boast a beautiful coastline, native prairie and wild rivers. It’s those rivers that are of particular interest to this hazelnut…
This news story about the new Gold Bluffs Beach and Fern Canyon permit program is based on a March 9, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Following the example set by several other national parks like Yosemite, Glacier, Arches and Shenandoah, the Redwood National and State Parks will…