On Saturday, July 6, the evacuation status for the Campus Housing area of Denali National Park and Preserve is being lowered to Green – Ready status. Residents of this housing area may begin to return to their homes this evening. The park will remain closed to the public through Tuesday, July 9. Denali National Park Will…
This news story is updated with the identification of the woman, as well as a clarification of how the incident occurred by the National Park Service. On Sunday afternoon, June 23, a 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman drowned after falling into the water above St. Mary Falls on the east side of Glacier National Park, the park…
Up to 90% of people who visit Glacier Bay National Park in southeast Alaska do so on a cruise ship. They never actually set foot on land, thus missing out on a large part of what this incredible park is all about. There is another option, though! Instead of going on a cruise, I strongly…
Viktor Pyshniuk, 21 of Lynwood, Washington, was sentenced to seven days in jail for thermal trespass at Steamboat Geyser in the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, according to a National Park Service press release. In addition, he was placed on two years of unsupervised release and received a two-year ban from Yellowstone National…
One of the most iconic Great Plains mammals, prairie dogs are always a fun and fascinating sight in Badlands National Park. However, these social animals are, unfortunately, also susceptible to plague. Prairie Dogs in Badlands-Conata Ecosystem Infected With Plague The National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service have confirmed plague as the cause of a…
On June 1, a bison gored an 83-year-old woman in Yellowstone National Park, the park said in a press release. The incident took place near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake. Bison Gores 83-Year-Old Woman in Yellowstone National Park The woman, who is from Greenville, South Carolina, “sustained serious injuries” and was “transported to…
After over 400 earthquakes occurred in the past couple of days, Kīlauea is once again erupting in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island, the park said in a statement. This new eruption started around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, June 3, and is in a closed area of the park. New Kīlauea Eruption in…
NOTE: This overview shows the national parks that required reservations in 2024. It will be updated with information for 2025 in early-January 2025. If you’re planning your next national park road trip or hiking vacation, you might want to take note of the required reservations in some national parks in 2024. After another busy year…
Arguably the most scenic area in one of the most spectacular national parks, Many Glacier has a seemingly endless supply of fun to offer. This amazing corner of Glacier National Park is home to wildlife, pristine glacial lakes, alpine meadows, epic hikes and historic accommodations. Every ingredient for an unforgettable few days is available in…
Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season, the park said in a press release on Friday, May 31. Due to melting snow on the road and the potential for freezing temperatures visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. At this time, nightly closures will not be implemented. However, because…
Visiting Olympic National Park requires a significant amount of time, mainly because it involves driving around the entire Olympic Peninsula. If you don’t have time for long day hikes, there are numerous short and easy trails to explore in this incredibly diverse national park.
On Sunday, May 19, a visitor exploring Signal Mountain in Grand Teton National Park was seriously mauled by a grizzly bear. Fortunately, the 35-year-old man from Massachusetts is expected to make a full recovery. Grizzly Bear Mauls Visitor in Grand Teton National Park, Park Management Says On the afternoon of Sunday, May 19, Teton Interagency…
One of the largest national parks in the contiguous United States, Yellowstone is not a place you can fully explore and experience in a day or two. Yellowstone National Park is enormous. Therefore, knowing the best places to visit in Yellowstone will help you make the best of your time in the park, however long that may be.
One of the greatest mountain roads in North America, the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park is a place of natural wonders and engineering marvels. This guide tells you all about the highlights, best stops and scenic spots on the GTTSR, as well as some hiking suggestions and wildlife viewing locations.