Today’s exciting wildlife conservation news comes from Mount Rainier National Park. After more than a hundred years, wolverines (a female with two kits) have finally made it back to Mount Rainier—a massive indication that conservation efforts in the region are starting to really pay off.
I wholeheartedly believe that you can’t experience a national park to the fullest without spending the night there. As the saying goes, in many national parks “half the park is after dark.” So far, these are our all-time favorite national park campgrounds.
In spring, and in some parks early-summer, colorful wildflowers put up quite a spectacle in certain national parks, carpeting desert flats, covering mountain slopes and adding color to old-growth forests.
One of the best things about American national parks is their variety. From different landscapes to iconic wildlife to usually a historical aspect as well, there’s plenty to discover in these epitomes of nature conservation, especially if you have a car at your disposal.
Of all major attractions found in America’s national parks, sand dunes may just be one of the most underrated. Yet, you can explore and enjoy some of the most spectacular sandy landscapes in a handful of national parks, from the Southwest to the Great Lakes and even Alaska.
After months of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, many national parks across the United States are slowly opening their gates again. Would you like to know which national parks are currently open or are in the process of reopening? You’ll find an overview of the current status of all 62 American national parks in this blog post.
After a busy Memorial Day weekend, Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park was closed to visitors on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week. Today, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that the Grand Canyon phased reopening process will resume on Friday, May 29.
The national parks are famous for their wildlife. However, oftentimes the focus is on the larger mammals, such as bears and bison, while birds remain out of the spotlight. Yet, there are some spectacular national park birds in America. From mighty bald eagles and cunning ravens to industrious hummingbirds and cute puffins, these are the most iconic birds in America’s national parks.
Arches National Park is home to the world’s densest concentration of natural rock arches and one of the most photogenic national parks in America. The park encompasses more than 2,000 catalogued rock arches. They range in size from three feet, which is the minimum required length of an arch, to almost three hundred feet.
Dotted by Civil War battlefields and military parks, historic sites and monuments, and home to one of the East’s greatest national parks—Shenandoah—Virginia is a great place to explore for history buffs and nature lovers alike. This post features the best National Park Service sites in Virginia.
Located in the heart of Virginia, high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park protects a historic mountain landscape characterized by endless mountain ranges, dense forests, large tracts of wilderness, beautiful waterfalls and lots of wildlife.
Honoring one of America’s greatest ever Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota is home to thousands of wild animals. Spread out over three different units—the South and North Units and Roosevelt’s Elkhorn Ranch—, it’s a superb place for scenic drives and up-and-close wildlife encounters.
Home to huge sand dunes, panoramic vistas, rugged mountains, vast salt flats, colorful badlands and mysterious canyons, Death Valley National Park is a hiker’s paradise. In this post, I share my favorite Death Valley hikes, from easy strolls to strenuous loops.
Many national park visitors are worried about running into a bear or cougar on a trail, but each year more people are injured by moose than bears. Therefore, it’s important to know what to do if you encounter a moose while hiking. This blog post has useful tips and advice related to moose safety.