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Abundant wildlife easily visible in Tetons
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. – A herd of golden-brown bison grazes lazily in the sagebrush flats. Two young moose, one still a calf, drink from a wetland, careful to maintain a safe distance from curious onlookers. And somewhere, deeper in the thick cover of the forests, grizzly and black bears patrolRead More…
Colors along U.S. 89 rival New England
For someone from Miami, where fall rarely happens except on television or on a movie screen, it was a truly golden opportunity. Driving along U.S. 89 from Logan, Utah, to Jackson Hole, Wyo., and nearby Grand Teton National Park, we experienced fall in the mountains … in full color. ItRead More…
Trail Ridge Road offers mountain views
ESTES PARK, Colo. — America’s highest continuous motorway boasts unparalleled views of the many faces of Rocky Mountain National Park. Trail Ridge Road, a highway that stretches 48 miles through the heart of the park, has become an extremely popular drive for the majority of people who visit the RockyRead More…
Pine beetle problem part of natural process
ESTES PARK, Colo. — In a national park that has the reputation of having some of the most magnificent forests in the country, trees have been dying at an alarming rate the last 10 years. And the problem is no larger than a grain of rice. “There are entire mountainsRead More…
Parks respond to Deepwater Horizon oil spill
The British Petroleum Corp., known to most people as BP, faced a huge dilemma in April 2010 because of its Deepwater Horizon oil rig that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. At the time, 11 people died out of 126 people who were on board. The dilemma was not onlyRead More…
Yosemite demand leads to scalping online
Tickets to a popular rock concert or sporting event might be what most scalpers go after to make a profit, however, in recent weeks, scalpers have caught on to a new attraction: camping sites at Yosemite National Park. Campsite reservations and permits to climb the park’s popular Half Dome areRead More…
Climate change brings impact to parks
Thousands of spruce bark beetles, each around the size of half a Tic-Tac, can be found scurrying along tree branches in Alaska’s Denali National Park. Together, they all gnaw their way through the bark until the tree is left skinned. Unprotected, white spruce trees are dying at an alarming rate.Read More…
Parks offer wide range of extreme sports
A 31-year-old Miami native, Ivette Fernandez is addicted to the thrill of adrenalin. “Whenever I go on a trip,” she said, “I always try to look up what extreme activities I can do in that particular place.” Fernandez, however, has never experimented with the extreme in the United States. ClickRead More…
Development threatens future of parks
Runoff water, humans and wild animals coexisting in the same territory, invasive animal species and invasive plants, coral reefs dying— all these are affecting our national parks. And they are some of the issues that Everglades and Biscayne National Park face when commercial development gets too close. “Anytime you haveRead More…
Yellowstone transportation helps visitors
Regarded as a natural wonder and world-renown travel location, thousands of tourists come to visit Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first national park, daily. The park’s pristine lakes, Redwood and Sequoia trees, mountains, and vivid natural sights have astonished its visitors for more than 135 years. With a commitment toRead More…
Bear attacks on decline, but risks remain
Imagine wandering along a beautiful creek on a hot summer day. Your son is playing near the water and as the day is drawing to an end. The scene couldn’t be more idyllic. Then, suddenly, a young black bear appears out of nowhere and starts to attack your child. WhileRead More…
Stanley ghost tour popular with park visitors
ESTES PARK, Colo. —Nestled 7,500 feet high in the Rocky Mountains, below cascading peaks and above the charming town of Estes Park sits the historic, elegant and famously haunted Stanley Hotel. Its red-peaked spires are a beacon for curious guests. Its lobby is dimly lit and complete with luxurious leatherRead More…