4 Amazing National Parks in Nevada
Many travelers associate the state of Nevada with nothing more than Las Vegas and maybe the Hoover Dam. That’s a gross underestimation of what this beautiful Southwestern state has to …
Great Smoky Mountains Synchronous Firefly Viewing Dates 2022 Announced
This news story about the 2022 viewing dates for the synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is based on an April 26, 2022, National Park Service press release. …
Awe-Inspiring Overlooks and Viewpoints in the National Parks
Besides wildlife and outdoor adventures, many people visit America’s national parks to see some of the country’s greatest landscapes. While some views require several miles of hiking, there are also many spectacular, easily accessible overlooks and viewpoints in the national parks.
10 Best Day Hikes in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Some of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes are found on the Big Island of Hawaii. You can explore them on a number of awesome day hikes in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National …
Where to See Black Bears in Shenandoah National Park
No matter how many times you’ve seen them, seeing black bears in the wild is always an exciting experience. For some of America’s best black bear viewing, spend a few …
Apricot Crumble Bars Recipe (Capitol Reef National Park)
Apricot crumble bars recipe inspired by: Capitol Reef National Park, Utah Besides its towering sandstone formations and spectacular views, Capitol Reef National Park is also famous for its historic orchards. …
A Guide to Accommodation in Mount Rainier National Park
Offering epic day hiking opportunities, great wildlife viewing and stunning scenery, Mount Rainier National Park requires at least two or three days. Luckily, there are a number of frontcountry campgrounds …
First Roads in Yellowstone National Park Will Open on April 15
This news story about the first roads in Yellowstone National Park to reopen in 2022 is based on an April 7, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read …
Senate Bean Soup Recipe (National Mall and Memorial Parks)
Official Senate bean soup recipe inspired by: National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C. For this national park-inspired recipe, we’re heading to Washington, D.C., to the epicenter of American politics. …
Buckeyes Recipe (Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
Buckeyes recipe inspired by: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio Essentially a slightly fancier and more regional version of classic peanut butter cups, buckeyes are a type of candy that make …
Oldest NPS Ranger, 100-Year-Old Betty Reid Soskin Retires After Extraordinary Career
This news story about the retirement of Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest National Park Service ranger, is based on a March 31, 2022, NPS press release. You can read the …
Indigenous Environmental Network: Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization
Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Indigenous Environmental Network During the month of April, we are highlighting the work of Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) in our community effort to showcase organizations who …
Unforgettable Hikes in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
One of the most iconic mountains in the Pacific Northwest, Washington’s Mount St. Helens is famous for its 1980 eruption, which is still the most devastating and deadliest volcanic eruption …
Spiced Pumpkin Waffles Recipe (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Spiced pumpkin waffles recipe inspired by: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee (alternatively: Shenandoah National Park or New River Gorge National Park) Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, well-stocked …