This news story about the new timed entry reservation system in Arches National Park in 2022 is based on a December 10, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. After a decade of visitation increases, which was especially apparent in the past two COVID summers, Arches National Park will…
Salmon cakes recipe inspired by: Olympic National Park, Washington (alternatively: Redwood National Park, North Cascades National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park or Wrangell-St. Elias National Park). This seafood recipe inspired by Washington’s Olympic National Park celebrates the natural abundance of the Pacific Northwest. Packed with flavor, these salmon cakes are a fantastic…
Vegetarian biscuits and gravy recipe inspired by: New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. An absolute classic in Appalachian cuisine, biscuits and gravy are popular all throughout the South. It’s the ultimate breakfast comfort food, a great way to start a day of national park adventures. The biscuits and gravy recipe below was inspired by…
Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Big City Mountaineers It’s the start of a new month and we’re continuing our ongoing community effort to showcase organizations that promote social justice, diversity and more inclusive access to public lands and nature. In December, we’re shining a light on the important work of Big City Mountaineers (BCM). In the…
This news story about the Angels Landing permit lottery system is based on a December 2, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. As we reported back in August, Zion National Park has been considering implementing a day-use lottery system for the popular Angels Landing hike. Now, the National…
Creamy curried chicken recipe inspired by: Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin Islands. If you’re looking for a national park-inspired dish with tropical flavors and familiar ingredients, check out this delicious creamy curried chicken recipe. Inspired by Virgin Islands National Park, it features crunchy vegetables, tender chicken and a creamy curry sauce, all served on…
Tex-Mex veggie quesadilla recipe inspired by: Big Bend National Park, Texas. If there was ever a national park suitable for a Tex-Mex recipe, it’s got to be Big Bend National Park. Located literally on the border of Texas and Mexico, encompassing a “big bend” in the Rio Grande, this wild park is home to canyons,…
Wild rice and bison stuffed acorn squash recipe inspired by: Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota (alternatively: Wind Cave National Park or Badlands National Park, South Dakota). Looking for a national park-inspired dish that embodies a region’s landscape and historic culture? Then you should definitely try this amazing wild rice and bison stuffed acorn squash…
Toasted ravioli with marinara sauce recipe inspired by: Gateway Arch National Park, Missouri. Home to Gateway Arch National Park, one of only a couple of truly urban national parks, St. Louis in Missouri is also the birthplace of a delicious appetizer. This toasted ravioli recipe is based on a popular breaded and deep-fried ravioli dish…
Chicken bog recipe inspired by: Congaree National Park, South Carolina. A classic comfort food from South Carolina, this Congaree National Park-inspired chicken bog recipe is rooted in both Spanish and West African cuisine. It’s essentially a simpler version of chicken perloo, chicken perlau or chicken pilaf, using only a bare minimum of ingredients. You don’t…
Its name evoking images of sandy beaches, palm trees swaying in the sea breeze, rainbows, sunset cocktails and sensational seafood, Hawaii is easily one of the most popular holiday destinations in the United States. Lovers of nature and history, too, will find plenty to see and do in the Hawaiian Islands, especially in the national…
This news story about expected huge crowds in Joshua Tree National Park is based on a November 23, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. While summers are exceptional hot and relatively quiet in the Mojave and Colorado deserts, the peak season is now approaching in Joshua Tree National…
Mahi mahi fish taco bowls recipe inspired by: Biscayne National Park, Florida (alternatively: Dry Tortugas National Park). For millennia, the waters of Biscayne Bay provided sustenance to Native American people like the Tequesta, for whom fishing was a wasn’t merely a hobby but a way of life. Today, this area in southeastern Florida still offers…
Fish sticks with broccoli cranberry salad recipe inspired by: Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska (alternatively: Glacier Bay National Park or Olympic National Park). Like essentially all other coastal national parks in southern Alaska, Kenai Fjords National Park teems with wildlife, including abundant terrestrial and marine animals. The park’s fjords and coastal waters are home to…