Piegan and Siyeh Pass Trail at Siyeh Bend, Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park
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Can You Forage in National Parks? 17 Best National Parks for Foraging

ByBram Reusen

If you’re a national parks lover who enjoys gardening, collecting wild edibles and foraging, you might wonder if foraging is allowed in the national parks. And, as surprising as it may be, the answer to that question is usually yes. Although the general removal, disturbance or collection of plants is prohibited in national parks, numerous…

Jackson Lake Dam construction project will cause closures in Grand Teton National Park - Photo Credit NPS J. Bonney
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Visiting Grand Teton National Park After Labor Day? Take These 5 Closures Into Account

ByBram Reusen

This news story about closures in Grand Teton National Park after Labor Day is based on an August 29, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. The National Park Service announced that there will be five planned temporary closures in Grand Teton National Park, starting after Labor Day. These…

Kings Creek Falls hiker, Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
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10 Wonderful Waterfall Hikes in the National Parks

ByBram Reusen

In the heat of summer, waterfall hikes are among the most enjoyable and popular activities in the national parks, especially if the waterfall also happens to have a swimming hole. In spring and fall, too, waterfall hikes in national parks are among the most popular things to do across the National Park System. Below, you’ll…

Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine
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10 Idyllic Swimming Spots in National Parks

ByBram Reusen

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 lake or swimming hole in summer, especially if it’s surrounded by idyllic national park scenery. Spending some time on a  national park beach and cooling…

Canary Spring landscape, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park
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Yellowstone Will Reopen North Loop on July 2, Suspending Alternating License Plate System

ByBram Reusen

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 here. The National Park Service announced that Yellowstone National Park will reopen the North Loop on Saturday, July 2, to all visitors. In addition to roads in…

Bison walking in Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park
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Two People Gored by Bison in Three Days in Yellowstone National Park

ByBram Reusen

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 releases here and here. In the past few days, it became abundantly clear once again that Yellowstone wildlife is, in fact, very much wild and…

Grizzly bear at Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park
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Where to See Bears in Yellowstone National Park

ByBram Reusen

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 bears (Ursus arctos horribilis). Although both species are present all throughout the park, some areas are superior to others when it comes to seeing bears…

Yellowstone National Park sign in Gardiner, Montana
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National Park Service Announces Plans to Reopen 80% of Yellowstone (Much Sooner Than Expected)

ByBram Reusen

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 read the original release here. Just a couple of days ago, the National Park Service announced the reopening of Yellowstone’s South Loop on June 22,…

Superintendent, Cam Sholly, and Chief of Facility Maintenance, Duane Bubac, looking at damage in Gardner River Canyon - Photo Credit: NPS / Jacob W. Frank
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South Loop in Yellowstone National Park Will Reopen on June 22

ByBram Reusen

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 original release here. It’s been nearly a week since record-breaking rainfall caused a “once-in-500-years flooding event” in Yellowstone National Park. This historic flood—the worst in…

Yellowstone North Entrance Road damage due to historic flood - Photo Credit NPS Kyle Stone
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Yellowstone’s South Loop Could Reopen Next Week & Other Yellowstone Flooding Updates

ByBram Reusen

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 after historic floods swept through large parts of Yellowstone National Park, the park’s recovery efforts are in full swing. The National Park Service (NPS) said…

North Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park washed away by historic floods - Photo Credit NPS Doug Kraus
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Historic Flooding in Yellowstone National Park Causes Massive Damage, Repairs Might Take Years

ByBram Reusen

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 original release here. Repairing the enormous damage caused by this week’s historic flooding in northern Yellowstone National Park will “require substantial time and effort,” the…

High water levels in Gardner River alongside the North Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park - Photo Credit NPS
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Heavy Flooding and Rockslides Close ALL Entrances to Yellowstone National Park

ByBram Reusen

This news story about the complete closure of Yellowstone National Park due to flooding is based on a June 13, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Unprecedented amounts of rainfall caused heavy flooding, rockslides and mudslides all over Yellowstone National Park. This has created “extremely hazardous conditions,” the…

Mount Doane in Yellowstone National Park renamed to First Peoples Mountain - Photo Credit NPS Jacob W. Frank
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Yellowstone’s Mount Doane Is Now Officially First Peoples Mountain

ByBram Reusen

This news story about the renaming of Mount Doane in Yellowstone National Park to First Peoples Mountain is based on a June 9, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. A prominent mountain in Yellowstone National Park will from now on be known as First Peoples Mountain, the park…

Man watches a moose in Cascade Canyon, Grand Teton National Park
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Where to See Moose in Grand Teton National Park

ByBram Reusen

Home to a place that’s literally called Moose, Grand Teton is one of the best national parks to see these large ungulates in the wild. And this post will tell you exactly where to see moose within Grand Teton National Park. Numerous beautiful lakes, small and large, dot the Grand Teton landscape, while streams and…