Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Latino Outdoors During the month of January, we are highlighting the work of Latino Outdoors in our community effort to showcase organizations that are working towards social justice and more inclusive public lands. About Latino Outdoors Latino Outdoors is a unique, Latinx-led organization working in support of a national community of…
Three sisters tortilla pizza recipe inspired by: Saguaro National Park, Arizona. This three sisters tortilla pizza recipe is inspired by the long human history of Saguaro National Park and the greater Tucson Basin, as well as traditional Southwestern cuisine. For more than 2,000 years, Native Americans have lived in this region. From the early Hohokam…
Article Topics: Easy Hikes in Grand Teton National Park, Short Trails at Grand Teton Encompassing the fertile floodplains of the Snake River, various types of forests, shimmering glacier-carved lakes and the towering Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park is a dream destination for hikers. While it’s entirely possible to explore to park solely by car…
Each year, there are a handful of days when all National Park Service units are completely free to visit. In 2022, there will be five entrance fee-free days. These free admission days allow visitors old and new to discover and explore America’s diverse national parks. There’s at least one NPS unit in each state, making…
Even at home, you can see various animals going about their daily lives. Whether you live in a big city or small town, there’s usually a bunch of different birds flying around, while squirrels play in trees and deer forage fields. If, however, you’d like to really focus on the “wild” in wildlife, you should consider visiting these national parks for wildlife watching.
Halibut and scalloped potatoes recipe inspired by: Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska (alternatively: Kenai Fjords National Park or Wrangell-St. Elias National Park) One of the most spectacular national parks in America, Glacier Bay National Park preserves millions of acres of fjords, coasts, estuaries, mountains, glacier, rain forests and open ocean in southeastern Alaska. It’s a…
Maine lobster rolls recipe inspired by: Acadia National Park, Maine. One of the absolute classic American seafood dishes, real Maine lobster rolls are a fantastic summer lunch or light dinner. Of course, you could also eat them in the winter, too. Whenever you’re craving those toasty buns filled with lightly creamy lobster salad, you can…
Ground turkey taco soup recipe inspired by: Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona (alternatively: Saguaro National Park or Mesa Verde National Park). Super-easy to make, low-calorie and, above all, absolutely packed with flavor, this ground turkey taco soup recipe inspired by Petrified Forest National Park will be an instant hit in your household. This is literally…
This news story about the new timed entry reservation system in Arches National Park in 2022 is based on a December 10, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. After a decade of visitation increases, which was especially apparent in the past two COVID summers, Arches National Park will…
Salmon cakes recipe inspired by: Olympic National Park, Washington (alternatively: Redwood National Park, North Cascades National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park or Wrangell-St. Elias National Park). This seafood recipe inspired by Washington’s Olympic National Park celebrates the natural abundance of the Pacific Northwest. Packed with flavor, these salmon cakes are a fantastic…
Vegetarian biscuits and gravy recipe inspired by: New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. An absolute classic in Appalachian cuisine, biscuits and gravy are popular all throughout the South. It’s the ultimate breakfast comfort food, a great way to start a day of national park adventures. The biscuits and gravy recipe below was inspired by…
Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Big City Mountaineers It’s the start of a new month and we’re continuing our ongoing community effort to showcase organizations that promote social justice, diversity and more inclusive access to public lands and nature. In December, we’re shining a light on the important work of Big City Mountaineers (BCM). In the…
This news story about the Angels Landing permit lottery system is based on a December 2, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. As we reported back in August, Zion National Park has been considering implementing a day-use lottery system for the popular Angels Landing hike. Now, the National…
Creamy curried chicken recipe inspired by: Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin Islands. If you’re looking for a national park-inspired dish with tropical flavors and familiar ingredients, check out this delicious creamy curried chicken recipe. Inspired by Virgin Islands National Park, it features crunchy vegetables, tender chicken and a creamy curry sauce, all served on…