We may only be a month into fall, but some national parks are already looking like winter. In fact, it’s already snowing in Yosemite. Multiple visitors to the popular park captured video of the snow yesterday. Here’s one of those videos: Ando Arakelyan, who spends his time around the park, captured the video. The video [...]
Halloween is right around the corner, and people who love to get outdoors are getting in the spirit. That means following some spooky hikes to go along with the season. While some may include hazards that are a little scary, this tunnel in North Carolina is relatively safe. However, it’s spooky in its own way. [...]
The U.S. government shutdown has left many national parks in the lurch. Unfortunately, not everyone is visiting responsibly.
The National Park Service (NPS) has released new numbers showing that national parks benefit local economies. This includes major park destinations in Utah, which bring in billions of dollars, as well as smaller regional parks and historic sites that still make substantial amounts of money for surrounding communities. According to a recent press release, Utah, [...]
Parts of the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park are reopening this week following the devastating Dragon Bravo Fire. According to the National Park Service (NPS), select parts of the North Rim will reopen on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The reopening will include Highway 67 to W1 Road as well as Cape Royal Road. Fire [...]
Less than 24 hours after the official start to fall in the northern hemisphere, a blanket of snow fell in this national park.
Fall is officially here. As the summer winds down and the weather cools, many people turn their attention to the outdoors in search of vibrant foliage. So, what are the best national parks to visit in the fall? This list includes some of the most popular National Park Service destinations in the country, along with [...]
Heavy rain brought flash flooding and landslides to Southern California late last week as the remains of Tropical Storm Mario skirted the Pacific Coast. Riverside County experienced some of the most severe impacts. Flash flooding carried large debris past homes, businesses and restaurants. The town of Oak Glen saw how powerful a little bit of [...]
Climbing Sleeping Bear Dunes is not easy. In fact, park officials warn visitors against it, as the steep sand mounds can sometimes result in rescues being necessary. And if you’re unsure whether you want to attempt climbing Sleeping Bear’s famous dunes, then you should check out this video first: The video shows multiple people making [...]
Officials with the National Park Service (NPS) are urging visitors to stay away from an area of Cape Hatteras National Seashore following another house collapse on the Outer Banks. Cape Hatteras sits on a chain of islands off the coast of North Carolina. The area has gone viral in recent years due to multiple homes [...]
