This news story about the loss of 5% of the world’s giant sequoias killed in 2021 wildfires is based on a November 19, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Back in early-September 2021, a significant lightning storm sparked a number of wildfires in the Southern Sierra Nevada. Widely…
Blueberry cobbler recipe inspired by: Denali National Park, Alaska (alternatively: Katmai National Park, Acadia National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Voyageurs National Park). Alaska has no lack of edible wild berries. From salmonberries, lingonberries and crowberries to cranberries, raspberries and blueberries, there are literally dozens of types of edible berries in Alaska. One…
Bison meatballs in smoky bell pepper bean sauce recipe inspired by: Badlands National Park, South Dakota (alternatively: Wind Cave National Park or Theodore Roosevelt National Park). If you’re looking for a hearty dish inspired by America’s national parks, a delicious dinner for a chilly fall evening, look no further than this Badlands bison meatballs recipe…
Caramelized onion and braised mushroom mac ‘n’ cheese recipe inspired by: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia (alternatively: Great Smoky Mountains National Park or New River Gorge National Park). From the rain-drenched slopes of the Pacific Northwest to the verdant valleys of the Appalachians, many national parks in America harbor incredible numbers of fungi and mushroom species….
This news story about the release of fishers in Olympic National Park is based on a November 10, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. On Friday, November 5, federal, state, tribal and partner biologists released five fishers from Alberta, Canada into the lush, coastal forest near Lake Ozette…
Three sisters soup recipe inspired by: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio (alternatively: New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia; Shenandoah National Park, Virginia; or Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee). For this national park-inspired recipe, we’re using several traditional ingredients from the Americas to make a healthy, nutritious and delicious soup. This…
Set on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago has no lack of natural areas and parks, offering visitors a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities. From wind surfing, SUPing and kayaking to sunbathing, hiking and cycling, there’s plenty to do in the Windy City. Additionally, there are also numerous national parks, monuments and other…
The news story about entrance and winter road closures in Yellowstone is based on a November 1, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. UPDATE: Due to severe winter weather, Yellowstone National Park has closed almost all of its roads and entrances as of 7 p.m. Saturday, November 6,…
Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Native Women’s Wilderness In November, for Native American Heritage Month, we’re sharing another installment in our community effort to showcase organizations promoting social justice and more inclusive access to public lands. This month’s feature organization is Native Women’s Wilderness. About Native Women’s Wilderness “Created to bring Native women together to share…
Characterized by sprawling cattle ranches, vast plains, historic travel routes and forts, dusty towns, saloons and the majestic Rocky Mountains, Wyoming epitomizes the classic American West. This is a place of cowboys and mountain men, bison and grizzly bears, numerous significant Native American sites and the magnificent wildernesses of the Wyoming national parks. Parts of…
This news story about the Mammoth Cave National Park Dark Sky Park certification is based on an October 28, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Already an International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mammoth Cave National Park is now also a certified International Dark Sky Park….
This news story about the National Park Service and American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association partnership is based on an October 27, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. On Wednesday, October 27, days before the start of Native American Heritage Month, the National Park Service (NPS) announced a…
Seafood lasagna recipe inspired by: Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (alternatively: Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska or Olympic National Park, Washington). Protecting millions of acres of rain forests, mountains, glaciers, wild rivers, estuaries, coasts, deep fjords and open ocean in southeastern Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park is a wildlife haven. The park has almost 1,200…
This news story about the Lassen Volcanic Highway closure is based on an October 22, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. After an eventful summer season, which saw high visitation and came with devastating forest fires, Lassen Volcanic National Park is now shutting down partially for the winter…