Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, California - Image credit NPS
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13 National Park Service Sites & Historic Trails That Preserve Latino / Hispanic Heritage

ByBram Reusen

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 visible at numerous National Park Service sites, from California and New Mexico to Florida and Massachusetts. The Hispanic heritage preserved in these national parks, monuments,…

Geyser Hill at sunrise, Upper Geyser Basin near Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park
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A 19-Year-Old Woman Sustains Significant Burns at Old Faithful in Yellowstone

ByBram Reusen

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 the original release here. Bison and bears are not the only dangers to park visitors in Yellowstone, as a recent incident makes abundantly clear. Sometimes,…

Smoke from KNP Complex Fire at Sequoia National Park entrance station - Image credit NPS
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Update on the KNP Complex Fire in Sequoia National Park

ByBram Reusen

This news story about the expanding KNP Complex fire in Sequoia National Park is based on a September 14, 2021 National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. The KNP Complex, ignited by lightning on the night of September 9 as we reported earlier, continues to grow in Sequoia National Park….

Plane drops water and retardant on wildfires in Sequoia National Park - Image credit NPS
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Wildfires Are Expanding in Sequoia National Park, Prompting Several Closures

ByBram Reusen

This news story about wildfires in Sequoia National Park is based on September 10 and 11, 2021 National Park Service press releases. You can read the original releases here and here. After the Dixie Fire tore through Lassen Volcanic National Park earlier this summer, destroying historic cabins and a huge tract of forest, other California…

Approximate location of proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay Watershed, Alaska - Image credit NPS
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EPA Gets Closer to Protecting Alaska’s Bristol Bay From Controversial Gold Mine

ByBram Reusen

This news story about the EPA’s new step to protect the Bristol Bay Watershed from Pebble Mine development is based on a September 9, 2021 Environmental Protection Agency press release. You can read the original press release here. On September 9, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a press release that it took…

Dog safety tips in Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, California - Photo credit NPS
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National Park Service Urges Hikers to Consider Canine Safety in Santa Monica Mountains NRA

ByBram Reusen

In a press release, the National Park Service (NPS) urges pet owners to think twice before hiking with animals in California’s Santa Monica Mountains after at least three dogs have died on local trails since July of this year.  “Keeping canine companions safe during a hike requires planning and a heavy dose of realism,” said…

National 9-11 Memorial and Museum at World Trade Center, New York City

National Park Service Grants $2.5 Million to National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

ByBram Reusen

“This grant helps ensure this memorial is maintained for the almost 52 million visitors to date, including 9/11 victim family members, first responders and veterans, to learn about and honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001,” said National Park Service Deputy Director Shawn Benge.

Black bear grazing in the Swiftcurrent Valley at Many Glacier, Glacier National Park, Montana
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Irresponsible Visitor Behavior Results in Euthanization of Food-Conditioned Black Bear in Glacier National Park

ByBram Reusen

A food-conditioned black bear was euthanized by Glacier National Park staff at Many Glacier. The bear was seen searching for and consuming human foods at Many Glacier Campground, showing little fear of humans, behavior that is likely the result of the recklessness of previous park visitors.

Milky Way in Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii
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16 Best U.S. National Parks for Stargazing

ByBram Reusen

Preserving some of America’s last remaining pristine night skies, many national parks offer amazing stargazing and Milky Way viewing opportunities. From Mesa Verde and Death Valley to Glacier and Voyageurs, these national parks have the most spectacular star-peppered night skies. “Half the park is after dark!”

Tipsoo Lake and Mount Rainier in the fall, Washington State
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9 Fun Fall Activities in Mount Rainier National Park

ByBram Reusen

Thanks to active wildlife, accessible trails and, especially, brilliant foliage, fall is arguably the best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park. On a fall trip to Mount Rainier, there are many different activities you can do to enjoy the fall colors, from picnicking and berry picking to hiking.

Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park
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Two Hikers Die on Death Valley National Park’s Golden Canyon Trail Within One Week

ByBram Reusen

In same week, August 16-22, there were two separate hiker fatalities on the popular Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park. These unfortunate events are a sad reminder of how hot and dangerous Death Valley can be in summer.