The New National Park Visitor Numbers Highlight a Very Busy Outdoors
The new national park visitor numbers are in. The National Park Service says in 2023, 325.5 million people visited an NPS site.
Alex Murphy
Alex Murphy has worked as a professional journalist for more than a decade. He has written about camping, hiking, climbing, surfing, conservation, national parks and more for Trail Runner Magazine, Outdoor Life, GearJunkie, Campendium, The Trek, WavePoolMag and Surf Park Central. His love of travel has brought him to dozens of states and national parks and kept him on the move. He's lived in five different states in the past 20 years.
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Here’s What White Sands National Park Looks Like During a SandstormÂ
White Sands National Park is known for its gypsum sand, but the park’s landscape takes a dramatic change when a sandstorm blows through.
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Outdoor Retailer REI Purchases Property Near the Grand Canyon to Build a Camp and Expand Adventure Trips
REI says they’re adding more bookable excursions and are in the process of building a camp near the Grand Canyon.
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They May Be Wild Animals, But Coyotes Get the Zoomies Just Like Your Dog
Sometimes, coyotes can act like pet dogs. At least that‘s what it looks like in this video with a coyote with the zoomies.Â
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A New Species of Anaconda Measures a Record-Breaking 26 Feet
A recent specimen of a new species of anaconda was found measuring shockingly 26 feet long. Watch the video.
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Watch: Hundreds of Manatees Enjoy the Warm Waters of Florida Before Their Yearly Migration
As winter slowly winds down, manatees will start their migration and spread out from the coves and springs of Florida.
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Despite Your Childhood Fears, You Don’t Need to Worry About Quicksand While Hiking
Despite what you may have seen as a kid in cartoons, you don’t really need to worry about quicksand while hiking.
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Here’s What It’s Like to Visit a National Park in the Winter
Visiting a national park in the winter is like seeing a new park altogether. The seasonal change delivers a dramatically different landscape.
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The Governing Body of Competitive Climbing Announces New Policy to Combat Eating Disorders in the Sport
The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) has a new climbing policy to combat the problem of REDs in athletes.
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This Tiny Venomous Snake is a Good Reminder to Keep Your Running Shoes Inside
A recent video of a snake on social media is an excellent reminder to keep your running shoes inside. Watch the clip here.