Fall Colors Are Coming to Guadalupe Mountains National Park
This news story about fall colors in the Guadalupe Mountains is based on an October 6, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Although …
UPDATE: Young Woman Suffers Serious Thermal Burns in Yellowstone National Park, Second Such Incident in Under Three Weeks
This news story about a second thermal burns incident in Yellowstone National Park is based on an October 5, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original …
These 14 National Parks Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
When the United States government created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, it kickstarted a global movement to protect and preserve natural places as national treasures. Exactly a century later, during …
Black Bear Attacks Couple on Blue Ridge Parkway, Forcing Temporary Closures
This news story about a black bear attack on the Blue Ridge Parkway is based on a September 30, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original …
Greening Youth Foundation: Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization
Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Greening Youth Foundation For the month of October, we here at The National Parks Experience, along with several other national park bloggers and podcasters, are highlighting …
First Week of Montana’s Hunting Season Ends With the Killing of Three Yellowstone Wolves
This news story about three wolves killed during the first week of the hunting season in Montana is based on a September 27, 2021, National Park Service press release. You …
Enjoy Spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains Views from These 20 Overlooks & Summits in Shenandoah National Park
A long and narrow park along the crest and slopes of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park is home to dense forests, rocky summits, lots of wildlife and …
5 Main Features of Yellowstone National Park: Geysers, Wildlife, Architecture & More
There’s more than one reason that Yellowstone National Park is such an extremely popular destination. The unique range of features of Yellowstone National Park attracts millions of visitors each year, …
North America’s Oldest Known Human Footprints Discovered in White Sands National Park
This news story about the discovery of oldest known human footprints in North America at White Sands National Park was adapted from a September 23, 2021, National Park Service press …
Fat Bear Week 2021 Starts on September 29 in Katmai National Park
Located in a remote coastal area of southern Alaska, Katmai National Park is a haven for brown bears. It is quite possibly the most amazing place in the world to …
Overdue Solo Backpacker Rescued in Olympic National Park
This news story about a solo backpacker who was rescued in Olympic National Park was adapted from a September 20, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the …
Watch Sled Dog Puppies Play, Learn and Grow on Denali National Park’s Live Puppy Cam
After a one-year hiatus in 2020, the Denali National Park Kennels’ live Puppy Cam is back online. Denali didn’t have a litter of sled dog puppies in 2020, but now, …
13 National Park Service Sites & Historic Trails That Preserve Latino / Hispanic Heritage
Decades, even centuries, before the United States gained independence, Hispanic and Latinx people were shaping the history and culture of present-day North America. Today, this wealth of Hispanic heritage is …
A 19-Year-Old Woman Sustains Significant Burns at Old Faithful in Yellowstone
This news story about a woman suffering significant thermal burns at Old Faithful in Yellowstone was adapted from a September 16, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read …