Banana fritters recipe inspired by: Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin Islands A classic breakfast dish from the Caribbean, this banana fritters recipe is the perfect way to start your weekend morning, dreaming of a tropical vacation in Virgin Islands National Park. You’ll find varieties of these banana fritters all across the Caribbean, from Jamaica…
Sockeye salmon Wellington recipe inspired by: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (alternatively: Katmai National Park, Lake Clark National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Olympic National Park or North Cascades National Park) The largest of all U.S. national parks, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park encompasses a vast area in southern Alaska. It comprises majestic mountain ranges, glaciers, wide…
Butternut squash soup with popcorn recipe inspired by: Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado (alternatively: Petrified Forest National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Zion National Park or Capitol Reef National Park) Whether you’re looking for a light appetizer, fun hors d’oeuvre or a comfortable cold-evening dinner, this butternut squash soup recipe certainly delivers! The inspiration for…
This news story about the doubling in size of Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park is based on a February 9, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Preserving some of the most important Native American archaeological sites in the eastern United States, Georgia’s Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park has…
National Park Service sites in the Upper Midwest may be relatively few and far between, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put together a great national parks road trip from one of the region’s major cities. In fact, there are several awesome national parks near Minneapolis – St. Paul, from national monuments and lakeshores to…
Pan-seared sablefish with celery root puree and carrot greens pesto recipe inspired by: Kenai Fjords National Park (alternatively: Glacier Bay National Park). Also known as butterfish or black cod (even though it’s not related to actual cod), sablefish is one of the most sustainable, flavorful and healthiest fish on the planet. Although it can be…
Although a rather small park known mainly for its paleontological and archaeological resources, there are also some really fun hikes in Petrified Forest National Park. Most of the trails in Petrified Forest National Park are paved and fairly easy, while others have some steeper sections. Generally speaking, this is one of the best national parks…
Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Outdoor Afro As we open Black History Month, we’re sharing another installment in our community effort to showcase organizations promoting social justice and more inclusive access to public lands. This month’s feature organization is Oakland, California-based, Outdoor Afro. Outdoor Afro is where Black people and nature meet. Founded by Rue Mapp in…
There are dozens of National Park Service sites dedicated to African American history and culture. They commemorate Black American education and innovation, as well as the era of slavery and civil rights movement, music, and prominent and influential Black Americans, such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet tubman and Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is famous around the world for its abundant wildlife and vast wilderness areas. Within that sprawling region, which also encompasses Grand Teton National Park, there’s one particular area that’s especially rich in wildlife: the Northern Range of Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone’s Northern Range spans much of the park’s northernmost area. It…
When visiting Oregon, the question is not if you’ll be spending time outdoors, but simply where you’ll do that. Dotted with spectacular natural areas, from sprawling national forests and Crater Lake—the state’s only national park—to countless amazing state parks, Oregon caters to all types of outdoor enthusiasts. Looking to explore pristine mountainscapes? Or want to…
On March 1, 2022, Yellowstone National Park celebrates its 150th anniversary. This day also marks the creation of the world’s first national park, encouraging a movement that would soon after become global. Starting on March 1, the National Park Service will host and participate in a variety of events and activities, which will continue throughout…
Explore Southwestern Deserts in These El Paso National Parks There are many American cities that serve as hubs for national park road trips—Denver, Seattle, San Francisco and Las Vegas are great examples—but one of the most unlikely ones may be El Paso. Located in the far western corner of Texas, where New Mexico, Texas and…
If you’re thinking about a national park road trip this winter, and you’d like to escape the cold, one of the best options is Biscayne National Park. Biscayne National Park feels like a slice of the Caribbean, but it’s still in the U.S. The weather is warm and beautiful most of the time, and there’s…