Although less known than the popular Painted Hills Unit, the Sheep Rock Unit is the largest of the three units that make up John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon. It is the heart of this fascinating national monument, home to striking rock formations, fossil-rich geological layers, beautiful riverside scenery, several great hiking trails, a…
Yellowstone National Park’s wildlife season has barely started and the first reports of visitors disturbing wildlife are already here. In a statement, Yellowstone park management said that “a 40-year-old male, Clarence Yoder, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, approached a bison too closely (within 25 yards) on the afternoon of April 21, 2024, and was injured by…
After eight months of intense work, National Park Service (NPS) employees in Death Valley National Park are celebrating the end of the emergency phase of flood repairs. Emergency repairs were done on several utilities and 1,323 miles of roads inside the park. Steel Pass and Wildrose Charcoal Kilns opened recently. On August 20, 2023, the…
Although the North Cascades are their historic home, grizzly bears haven’t been seen in the region since the mid-1990s. Now, however, these magnificent animals are set to return to their ancient homelands, thanks to a joint restoration project by the National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Agencies Announce Decision to Restore Grizzly…
Spring may be the shortest season in Yellowstone National Park, but it positively bursts with activity. During the months of April and May, the park reawakens—very much in the literal sense of the word. Snow starts melting, trees begin budding, bears emerge from hibernation, and bison and elk give birth to calves. Spring in Yellowstone…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host the annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from Monday, June 3 through Monday, June 10. 2024 Great Smoky Mountains Synchronous Firefly Lottery Dates The public may apply for the limited viewing opportunity by entering a lottery for a vehicle reservation through Recreation.gov. The lottery opens for reservation applications on Friday,…
Occupying much of the Olympic Peninsula in northwestern Washington State, Olympic National Park protects a wide variety of ecosystems, from alpine meadows and lakes to rugged coastlines and verdant rain forests. In fact, Olympic National Park is so diverse that it’s often called “three parks in one.” Its marvelous biodiversity is a main reason why…
Many amazing national parks wildlife conservation success stories involve some of America’s most iconic animals. This includes bald eagles, turkeys and alligators, wolves and bison. All came dangerously close to extinction, only to be saved by open spaces, wildlife management and, simply put, opportunity for survival in the national parks.
There are many things that distinguish Haleakala from all other U.S. national parks, including the enormous size of the Haleakala Volcano. In this post, you’ll find the top things to do at Haleakala National Park, from sunrise watching to stargazing to bird viewing. Hiking and swimming are popular activities as well.
In a statement, the National Park Service (NPS) said it “looks forward to welcoming visitors to Acadia National Park this season!” This officially kicks off the tourist season in New England’s only national park: the Park Loop Road will open to vehicular traffic on Monday, April 15. Scientists’ predictions of more frequent extreme weather events as a…
This news story about the closure of the Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef National Park is based on an April 12, 2024, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will begin work on an approximately $12 million…
National Park Week takes place in late-April every year, and this year is no different. It’s a nine-day celebration of all things national parks, conservation, innovation, and people—a week filled with events, visitor programs, tours, and other fun stuff. This year, National Park Week takes place from April 20 through 28. Every day has its…
From strolling through a forest of giant old-growth redwoods to walking around Roosevelt elk-inhabited prairies and hiking along pristine coastline, these amazing hikes in Redwood National and State Parks allow you to explore the various landscapes of this UNESCO-protected parks complex in Northern California.
Virgin Islands National Park encompasses a large part of the island of St. John, one of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands, which is dotted with numerous fascinating historic sites and plantation ruins. In the course of its history, the island has gone through times of displacement of its original inhabitants, European colonization, and slavery…