Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park
The most glaciated mountain in the contiguous United States, Mount Rainier is the source of five major river systems. Its over two dozen glaciers feed numerous streams, creeks and rivers, …
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Death Valley National Park Closed Due to Unprecedented Rainfall, Storms, Flooding
This news story about the closing of Death Valley National Park due to flooding is based on two National Park Service press releases. You can read the original releases here …
10 Idyllic Swimming Spots in National Parks
America’s national parks are home to numerous scenic swimming spots, whether it’s a lakeshore, ocean beach, riverbank or even hot spring. Few things are more refreshing than jumping into a …
Going-to-the-Sun Road Opens For the 2022 Season in Glacier National Park, Tying for Latest Opening Day Ever
This news story about the opening of the Going-to-the-Sun Road is based on a July 13, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. After …
Washburn Fire in Yosemite Rages On As California Heat Wave Develops
This news story about the Washburn Fire in Yosemite National Park is based on news releases from the National Park Service and Yosemite Fire and Aviation. You can see updates …
Yellowstone Will Reopen North Loop on July 2, Suspending Alternating License Plate System
This news story about the reopening of the North Loop in Yellowstone is based on a June 30, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release …
Two People Gored by Bison in Three Days in Yellowstone National Park
This news story about two bison goring incidents in Yellowstone National Park in three days is based on two recent National Park Service press releases. You can read the original …
15 Top Things to Do in Mount Rainier National Park
When you visit Mount Rainier National Park in summer, this is what your itinerary might look like. This post includes Mount Rainier National Park attractions and activities in the park’s four separate areas: Longmire, Paradise, Ohanapecosh and Sunrise.
Where to See Bears in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is one of only a few national parks in the contiguous United States that are home to two species of bears: black bears (Ursus americanus) and grizzly …
Grand Canyon National Park Implements Day-Use Reservation System for Tuweep Area
This news story about the pilot day-use reservation system in Grand Canyon National Park’s Tuweep area is based on a June 21, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can …
National Park Service Announces Plans to Reopen 80% of Yellowstone (Much Sooner Than Expected)
This news story about the reopening of 80% of Yellowstone National Park, including the North Loop, is based on a June 20, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can …
South Loop in Yellowstone National Park Will Reopen on June 22
This news story about the reopening of the South Loop in Yellowstone National Park is based on a June 18, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the …
Yellowstone’s South Loop Could Reopen Next Week & Other Yellowstone Flooding Updates
This news story about new Yellowstone flood recovery updates is based on a June 17, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Four days …
Historic Flooding in Yellowstone National Park Causes Massive Damage, Repairs Might Take Years
This news story about the consequences of the historic flooding in Yellowstone National Park is based on a June 14, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the …