Visible from many places in Washington State and even northern Oregon, Mount Rainier dominates the Cascade Range. The best views of The Mountain, however, are within its namesake national park. Check out the greatest views of Mount Rainier in this blog post!
This news story about the expanding KNP Complex fire in Sequoia National Park is based on a September 14, 2021 National Park Service press release. You can read the original …
This news story about wildfires in Sequoia National Park is based on September 10 and 11, 2021 National Park Service press releases. You can read the original releases here and …
This news story about the EPA’s new step to protect the Bristol Bay Watershed from Pebble Mine development is based on a September 9, 2021 Environmental Protection Agency press release. …
From fascinating historic sites, including both Native American sites and pioneer trails, to sprawling volcanic landscapes, caves, badlands and rain forests, the sheer diversity of the national forests, monuments and national parks in Oregon is amazing. These are the best federal parks to visit in the Beaver State.
In a press release, the National Park Service (NPS) urges pet owners to think twice before hiking with animals in California’s Santa Monica Mountains after at least three dogs have …
“This grant helps ensure this memorial is maintained for the almost 52 million visitors to date, including 9/11 victim family members, first responders and veterans, to learn about and honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001,” said National Park Service Deputy Director Shawn Benge.
On a road trip to the national parks and monuments of Arizona, you’ll get to explore spectacular desert landscapes, visit ancient Native American sites and ruins, drive a part of iconic Route 66 and see the majestic Grand Canyon.
A food-conditioned black bear was euthanized by Glacier National Park staff at Many Glacier. The bear was seen searching for and consuming human foods at Many Glacier Campground, showing little fear of humans, behavior that is likely the result of the recklessness of previous park visitors.
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Preserving some of America’s last remaining pristine night skies, many national parks offer amazing stargazing and Milky Way viewing opportunities. From Mesa Verde and Death Valley to Glacier and Voyageurs, these national parks have the most spectacular star-peppered night skies. “Half the park is after dark!”
Thanks to active wildlife, accessible trails and, especially, brilliant foliage, fall is arguably the best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park. On a fall trip to Mount Rainier, there are many different activities you can do to enjoy the fall colors, from picnicking and berry picking to hiking.
In same week, August 16-22, there were two separate hiker fatalities on the popular Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park. These unfortunate events are a sad reminder of how hot and dangerous Death Valley can be in summer.
In the evening of August 23, 2021, a grizzly sow with two cubs attacked a solo hiker in Denali National Park’s Thoroughfare Pass area. He managed to deploy bear spray, but still suffered significant injuries. He did survive the attack, was able to hike out by himself, and is now in stable condition.