There’s more than one reason that Yellowstone National Park is such an extremely popular destination. The unique range of features of Yellowstone National Park attracts millions of visitors each year, …
Located in a remote coastal area of southern Alaska, Katmai National Park is a haven for brown bears. It is quite possibly the most amazing place in the world to …
This news story about a solo backpacker who was rescued in Olympic National Park was adapted from a September 20, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the …
After a one-year hiatus in 2020, the Denali National Park Kennels’ live Puppy Cam is back online. Denali didn’t have a litter of sled dog puppies in 2020, but now, …
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 …
This news story about a woman suffering significant thermal burns at Old Faithful in Yellowstone was adapted from a September 16, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read …
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!
This news story about the expanding KNP Complex fire in Sequoia National Park is based on a September 14, 2021 National Park Service press release. You can read the original …
This news story about wildfires in Sequoia National Park is based on September 10 and 11, 2021 National Park Service press releases. You can read the original releases here and …
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.
In a press release, the National Park Service (NPS) urges pet owners to think twice before hiking with animals in California’s Santa Monica Mountains after at least three dogs have …
On a road trip to the national parks and monuments of Arizona, you’ll get to explore spectacular desert landscapes, visit ancient Native American sites and ruins, drive a part of iconic Route 66 and see the majestic Grand Canyon.
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.
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!”