This news story about nēnē killed by speeding tourists in Hawai’i Volcanoes is based on an October 21, 2021, National Park Service Press Release. You can read the original release here. In the past two weeks, speeding tourists killed three nēnē on the Chain of Craters Road in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Native to Hawaii,…
One of the main reasons tens of millions of people flock to America’s national parks each year is to see iconic animals in the wild. Protecting a wide range of landscapes, ecosystems and habitats, the national parks are home to essentially all famous mammals in North America. Below, you can see many of the most…
Rubaboo split pea soup recipe inspired by: Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota. If you’re looking for a hearty, energy-dense meal inspired by the national parks, the classic rubaboo recipe is absolutely a great option. This traditional porridge or stew was a staple in the limited diet of the voyageurs (legendary French-Canadian canoeists), coureurs des bois (literally:…
This news story about the latest Yellowstone visitation records is based on October 13 and 14, 2021, National Park Service press releases. You can read the original releases here. The National Park Service announced on Wednesday, October 13, that Yellowstone National Park broke its September visitation record. This is yet another in the list of…
This news story about the early closure of the Going-to-the-Sun Road is based on an October 13, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. After Glacier National Park management implemented a temporary Going-to-the-Sun Road closure on October 10, forecasts of bad weather and significant snowfall made that decision a…
Besides such famous places as Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and Death Valley, and iconic buildings like the Statue of Liberty and the San Antonio Missions, the National Park Service (NPS) also preserves an amazing diversity of caves. In fact, the National Park Service system encompasses more than 4,700 caves. Yes, you read that right! I’ll…
This news story about a woman who got too close to grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park is based on an October 7, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. A story that was widely reported on various media channels over the summer has now come to a conclusion….
Signal Mountain wild game chili recipe inspired by: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming I can’t think of many things that are more enjoyable than indulging in a hearty meal after a long hike in the mountains, especially when it’s cold outside. And one of the most belly-filling, soul-warming meals is this Signal Mountain wild game…
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 Texas isn’t particularly known for its dashing fall foliage, there are certain places in the state where you can enjoy some beautiful autumn scenery. One…
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 release here. After a 19-year-old woman from Rhode Island got severely burned at Old Faithful on September 16, another young woman, 20 years old and…
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 the Nixon administration in 1972, the United States was the driving force behind the World Heritage Convention. It was also the first country to sign…
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 release here. On Wednesday, September 29, a black bear attack occurred on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. The incident, which involved a couple…
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 the work of the Greening Youth Foundation (GYF). This is part of our commitment to showcase organizations that work to create more inclusive public lands…
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 can read the original release here. In only the first week of the wolf hunting season in Montana, three Yellowstone wolves were killed. The wolves…