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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, California - Image credit NPS

13 National Park Service Sites & Historic Trails That Preserve Latino / Hispanic Heritage

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 …

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View of Mount Rainier from Yakima Park at Sunrise in Mount Rainier National Park, WA

9 Best Places to See Mount Rainier in Its Namesake National Park

Visible from many places in Washington State and even northern Oregon, Mount Rainier dominates the Cascade Range. The best views of The Mountain, however, are within its namesake national park. Check out the greatest views of Mount Rainier in this blog post!

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Sunset in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

9 Must-Visit Oregon National Parks, Forests and Monuments

From fascinating historic sites, including both Native American sites and pioneer trails, to sprawling volcanic landscapes, caves, badlands and rain forests, the sheer diversity of the national forests, monuments and national parks in Oregon is amazing. These are the best federal parks to visit in the Beaver State.

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Black bear grazing in the Swiftcurrent Valley at Many Glacier, Glacier National Park, Montana

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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Milky Way in Haleakala National Park, Maui, Hawaii

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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Tipsoo Lake and Mount Rainier in the fall, Washington State

9 Fun Fall Activities in Mount Rainier National Park

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.

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Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park

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

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.

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