The National Park Foundation recently received a historic and record-breaking $100 million grant, the largest in its 60-year history. Through this generous funding, the US National Parks will tackle overtourism and its effects on the parks. US National Parks receive generous funding against overtourism The National Park Foundation received $100 million in funding...
Just in time for summer, and also in celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 1, Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland has made an exciting announcement. Four new national recreation trails, in four states, have been designated, adding 33.5 miles to the National Trails System. These new trails join an existing network of over 1,300...
Looking for peace and quiet in US national parks this summer? As travelers have experienced, the most popular parks have too many visitors. For those wishing for a quiet adventure in nature, the following parks are perfect for those seeking peace and quiet. Meanwhile, Alaska stands out for a number of gorgeous, least-visited national parks. Read on to find out more...
Anyone planning to visit the national parks of the USA next year can save some cash after the National Park Service (NPS) announces its 2024 free entry days for the parks. As anyone knows, America’s national parks are a real treasure, with diverse landscapes and so much to do and see. Next year, anyone short on cash can enjoy all this splendor on the NPR free entry...
In recent years, love locks have become a popular phenomenon, with lovers locking padlocks on fences around the world. Often, like in Paris, they had to be banned for the damage they wrought. Surprisingly, the trend has also affected the Grand Canyon National Park in the US. This has led to park officials asking people to stop, as the locks and their keys become a...