This news story about the release of thousands of rare Edison disc sound recordings is based on a February 28, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Today, a National Park Service announcement will be music to the ears of audiophiles and music historians all across the world. In…
Peanut butter and jelly cream pie recipe inspired by: Appalachian National Scenic Trail First of all, obviously no one’s going to bother actually making a cream pie on the Appalachian Trail. Let’s get that out of the way. Nevertheless, America’s most famous long-distance trail did inspire me to try and share this peanut butter and…
Turkey and wild rice soup recipe inspired by: Voyageurs National Park (alternatively: Isle Royale National Park or Indiana Dunes National Park) A traditional soup recipe from Minnesota, this creamy turkey and wild rice soup is a delicious, hearty and healthy dinner choice. Inspired by Voyageurs National Park—the only national park in Minnesota—this recipe combines a…
This news story about COVID-19 in deer in DC-area national parks is based on a February 25, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. COVID-19 is no longer a disease that only affects human—and hasn’t been for quite a while—as new test results from Washington, D.C.-area national parks confirm….
This news story about the film ‘To Right a Wrong: The Story of Ballard Mountain’ is based on a February 25, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Like so many places across the United States, Ballard Mountain in California’s Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area was once known…
Wild mushroom quiche recipe inspired by: Mount Rainier National Park, Washington (alternatively: Shenandoah National Park or New River Gorge National Park) One of the very, very few national parks that allow you to legally pick mushrooms, Mount Rainier National Park is the perfect park to pair with this delicious wild mushroom quiche. In Mount Rainier…
The National Park Service (NPS) recently released its visitation statistics for 2021, including the most visited national parks in 2021. In the report, the NPS said that “while visitation has not completely recovered to pre-pandemic levels, it has regained much of the visitation lost due to pandemic restrictions in 2020 and is now at a…
Wild salmon and potato chowder recipe inspired by: Olympic National Park, Washington (alternatively: Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park, North Cascades National Park or Redwood National Park). This hearty salmon and potato chowder recipe is brought to you by the abundant waters of Olympic National Park. An exceptionally diverse and…
Buckwheat pancakes recipe inspired by: Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia (alternatively: Shenandoah National Park or New River Gorge National Park) A historic staple in the local cuisines of both Virginia and West Virginia, buckwheat used to be one of the most common crops in both states. It was so popular, in fact, that both George Washington…
Chorizo, black beans and roasted bell pepper skillet recipe inspired by: White Sands National Park, Mexico (alternatively: Saguaro National Park, Petrified Forest National Park or Mesa Verde National Park) Combining influences from ancient Native American cultures, as well as modern-day Mexican cuisine, this chorizo skillet with black beans and roasted bell peppers is a delicious…
White fish gratin in scallop shells recipe inspired by: Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (alternatively: Kenai Fjords National Park, Channel Islands National Park or Acadia National Park) If you’ve looked through my national park-inspired recipes, you’ve probably noticed there are quite a few recipes inspired by Glacier Bay National Park. There are two very good…
This news story about the new Yosemite National Park reservation system is based on a February 16, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Following the example set by multiple other national parks across the country, from Acadia to Glacier and Arches, Yosemite National Park has announced the launch…
This new story about 2021 visitation numbers in national parks is based on a February 16, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. It’s been reported far and wide that several U.S. national parks experienced overwhelming crowds last year. Famously, Arches National Park had to close dozens of times…
Key lime pie recipe inspired by: Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida (alternatively: Biscayne National Park) Few recipes are so obviously inspired by a national park as this one from Dry Tortugas National Park. Hailing from the Florida Keys, this iconic dessert combines a deliciously creamy filling with the sweet and tangy flavor of Key limes,…