A Guide to Accommodation in Glacier National Park
One of the most visited national parks in America, Glacier National Park receives the vast majority of its visitors just in the short summer season alone. Therefore, I recommend booking …
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Cuyahoga Valley’s Brandywine Falls Parking Lot Closed Until Fall
This new story about the closure of the Brandywine Falls parking lot in Cuyahoga Valley National Park is based on a May 5, 2022, National Park Service press release. You …
7 Fascinating Pictograph, Petroglyph and Rock Art Sites in the National Parks
Nearly all U.S. national parks encompass the ancestral homelands of Native American Tribes. Having lived in, or at least traveled through, these areas, they left behind plenty of archaeological artifacts …
4 Amazing National Parks in Nevada
Many travelers associate the state of Nevada with nothing more than Las Vegas and maybe the Hoover Dam. That’s a gross underestimation of what this beautiful Southwestern state has to …
Great Smoky Mountains Synchronous Firefly Viewing Dates 2022 Announced
This news story about the 2022 viewing dates for the synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is based on an April 26, 2022, National Park Service press release. …
Awe-Inspiring Overlooks and Viewpoints in the National Parks
Besides wildlife and outdoor adventures, many people visit America’s national parks to see some of the country’s greatest landscapes. While some views require several miles of hiking, there are also many spectacular, easily accessible overlooks and viewpoints in the national parks.
10 Best Day Hikes in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Some of the world’s most extraordinary landscapes are found on the Big Island of Hawaii. You can explore them on a number of awesome day hikes in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National …
Where to See Black Bears in Shenandoah National Park
No matter how many times you’ve seen them, seeing black bears in the wild is always an exciting experience. For some of America’s best black bear viewing, spend a few …
A Guide to Accommodation in Mount Rainier National Park
Offering epic day hiking opportunities, great wildlife viewing and stunning scenery, Mount Rainier National Park requires at least two or three days. Luckily, there are a number of frontcountry campgrounds …
First Roads in Yellowstone National Park Will Open on April 15
This news story about the first roads in Yellowstone National Park to reopen in 2022 is based on an April 7, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read …
Unforgettable Hikes in Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
One of the most iconic mountains in the Pacific Northwest, Washington’s Mount St. Helens is famous for its 1980 eruption, which is still the most devastating and deadliest volcanic eruption …
Where to See Bison in Yellowstone National Park
The fact that American bison aren’t extinct in the United States is largely thanks to Yellowstone National Park. These extraordinary animals, a very symbol of American wilderness, came perilously close …
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Nominated As America’s Next UNESCO World Heritage Site
This news story about the nomination of Hopewell Culture National Historical Park as the next UNESCO World Heritage Site in America is based on a March 24, 2022, National Park …
5 Stunning Scenic Views of Crater Lake, Oregon
The perfect blueness, stillness, clarity and magnificence of Crater Lake must be seen to be believed. And luckily, there are many overlooks and summits that offer scenic views in Crater …