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16 Best U.S. National Parks for Wildlife Watching

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.

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Irresponsible Visitor Behavior Results in Euthanization of Food-Conditioned Black Bear in Glacier National Park

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.

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16 Best U.S. National Parks for Stargazing

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!”

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The Ultimate Road Trip to the National Parks of the Northern Rockies: Grand Teton, Yellowstone & Glacier

One of the world’s greatest road trips, the drive from Jackson Hole to Kalispell takes you to three spectacular national parks. See the majestic Teton Range, Yellowstone’s geysers and the glacial valleys of Glacier National Park on an unforgettable northern Rockies national parks road trip.

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5 Best Places to See Wildlife in Glacier National Park

Home to a variety of habitats, from lakes and forests to alpine meadows, Glacier National Park is a haven for wild animals. Find out where you can see the park’s iconic mountain goats, which trails offer the best grizzly viewing opportunities, and how to find a moose in Glacier in this blog post. Plus, some essential wildlife safety tips!

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5 U.S. National Parks With Amazing Black Bear Viewing Opportunities

The most abundant bear species in the world, black bears are found all across North America, from Alaska and Canada to the contiguous United States and northern Mexico. Your chances of seeing black bears in the wild are excellent in these national parks.

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Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road Sees 41% More Vehicle Traffic on Opening Day Than 2019

The famous Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park reopened to vehicle traffic on June 25 and immediately saw a spike in visitation compared with 2019. According to a NPS press release, preliminary data shows a 41% increase in the number of vehicles on the Going-to-the-Sun Road over opening day in 2019.

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6 Best Wildlife Drives in the National Parks

While wildlife encounters when hiking are absolutely unforgettable, sometimes it’s better—or best—to see animals from the safety of your car. Although I’m a huge advocate for leaving your vehicle and exploring a park on foot, more often than not, you simply have to drive to see a park properly. Luckily, there are several epic wildlife drives in the national parks.

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Glacier National Park Reopens Access to Its East Side

After a full-year closure, Glacier National Park announced that it will reopen access to its East Side on Thursday, March 18. The entrances at Cut Bank, St. Mary and Two Medicine will be open for foot traffic, snowshoes and skis. The decision was made after consultation between health officials from the NPS, Blackfeet Tribe, Glacier County and other authorities.

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You Can See Mountain Goats in Their Native Habitat in These 5 U.S. National Parks

Their range extending from the north Rocky Mountains to the Cascade Range and into southeastern Alaska, mountain goats are an iconic species in the national park system. You can see them in their native habitat in these national parks.

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