Next week is National Parks Week here in the U.S., and to celebrate I thought this video was appropriate. It follows travelers Matthew and Renee Hahnel as they travel across the country visiting all 59 national parks, spending 7 months to get to each of those places. Along the way, they discover some of the … Read more
We’re just a couple of weeks away from the start of National Park Week, and to help celebrate National Geographic has published a story that shares fun facts about each and every park in the U.S. system. That’s 59 parks at the moment, stretching from Acadia in Maine to Haleakala in Hawaii, with some pretty … Read more
The U.S. National Park Service has announced visitation numbers for America’s national parks in 2017, and as usual these amazing outdoor spaces continue to attract a large audience. According to reports, more than 330 million people filtered through the park system last year, which is down slightly from 2016 when the NPS celebrated its 100th … Read more
Looking for a some peace and quiet in the wilderness? Want to get a chance to see the night’s sky in all of its glory? If so, than Men’s Journal has just the list for you. The magazine has enlisted the aid of researchers from the National Park Service’s Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division … Read more
The U.S. National Parks are some of the most popular destinations for family vacations and outdoor adventures, and for good reason. The parks are spectacularly beautiful, many are easily accessible, and they are often an affordable alternative to other places. But this year, one national park tradition has been dramatically cut in an effort to … Read more
If you’ve always wanted to go to South Africa, but just can’t find the time, I have good news for you. Google has added all of the country’s national parks, along with many other preserves and other tourist attractions to Street View, giving Google Maps users the ability to take a virtual tour of some … Read more
The U.S. Department of the Interior has been taking some unusual steps with how it is handling America’s national parks and monuments. From shrinking the size of the Bears Ears to proposing the biggest oil and gas lease ever in the Gulf of Mexico, the stance of the current administration on its approach to the environment … Read more
The summer may be fading fast, but it’s not over just yet. And if you’re looking for some great places to go camping before the season is done, Popular Mechanics has some suggestions for you, all of which can be found inside America’s national parks. A recent article entitled the “20 Best Places to Camp … Read more
Summer is a time for family vacations, outdoor exploration, and simply having fun in the longer, warmer days. If your plans for the summer ahead include a visit to some of America’s National Parks, than you’re going to want to check out this article from National Geographic. It lists the 20 best day hikes in … Read more
This week is National Park Week here in the U.S., which is dedicated to recognizing the amazing places that have been set aside as protected spaces for the public to enjoy. Those locations include iconic destinations like Yosemite and Yellowstone, as well as some lesser known spots like the Dry Tortugas and Isle Royale. To … Read more
