Few natural phenomena are as magical and captivating as the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. This is Mother Nature’s greatest show, a dazzling display of dancing lights in the sky. In the U.S., there are various places to see this amazing show, including these national parks.
Wild rice pancakes recipe with blueberries and maple syrup inspired by: Isle Royale National Park, Michigan (alternatively: Voyageurs National Park or Cuyahoga Valley National Park) Also known as Chippewa, the …
Algonquin hazelnut soup recipe (paganens) inspired by: Isle Royale National Park, Michigan (alternatively: Voyageurs National Park) Along with most other Native American peoples of the woodlands of the Great Lakes, …
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 largest animals in North America, the massive moose is an imposing sight, especially when you see one while hiking. Many of America’s northern national parks are home to moose; these parks offer the best chances to spot them in the wild.
Home to the world’s longest running predator-prey study, Isle Royale National Park is famous for its wolves and moose. However, after almost disappearing from the island, the Isle Royale wolf population is on the rebound. The NPS recently announced confirmed sightings of wolf pups on Isle Royale!
Wolves have always been a source of both fascination and fear among people. Once revered and respected… then hated and hunted… now both, wolves are a symbol of wildness arguably unlike any other animal in the world. In America, you can see gray wolves in the wild in these amazing national parks.
In total, there are seven national parks in the USA that lie partially or entirely on islands. All but two of them lie in a (sub)tropical region, making them without question the best national parks for summer vacations. The other two, just because of their northerly location, are also best visited in summer.