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Biscayne Bay easy and relaxing for kayakers
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. — Most people believe that they are either good at land sports, water sports or sometimes no sports at all. But what if I were to tell you there is a sport out there that almost anyone can do. It’s easy and relaxing, it can be doneRead More…
Biscayne offers scenic picnic sites
HOMESTEAD, Fla.— Looking to explore something out of the ordinary? Biscayne National Park is a great day trip for South Florida locals and tourists alike. So pack your picnic basket and head down south to Homestead, Fla. for an enjoyable picnic lunch. Less than a one hour drive from theRead More…
Junior Rangers learn about area’s diversity
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area offers numerous ways for kids to explore the park and learn more about the diversity of the area. In particular, programs like the Junior Rangers serve as a way for youth to see what makes the different park areasRead More…
Channel Islands offer unusual plant life
CHANNEL ISLANDS, Calif. — Across the Santa Barbara Channel lies a group of five islands, one of the least-visited parks in the national park system. Often overlooked by those searching for a national park, the Channels Islands National Park rests just miles off the California shoreline. While the islands attractRead More…
Aviator’s paintings offer new perspectives
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Soaring high above Biscayne National Park, local aviator Luis Nunez was inspired by the breathtaking vista. Hoping to relate this airborne view to others, he created unique paintings that are now on display in the Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery for the latest art exhibition at BiscayneRead More…
Traveling trunk reveals Jones family, history
HOMESTEAD, Fla.– The history of Biscayne National Park can now be brought inside the classroom. The park features a new traveling trunk titled “A Picnic at Porgy Key” for teachers to use in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Students and teachers will get a hands-on learning experience from the materialsRead More…
Biscayne dazzles visitors with natural beauty
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Biscayne National Park, located on the far southeastern edge of North America, dazzles visitors every day with its stunning beauty. Made up of 95 percent water, a multitude of different species calls the park’s waters home, creating a spectacle for boaters and fishers alike. Yet, as mostRead More…
Cider event offers intimate look at ranch
MALIBU, Calif. — The winding roads become difficult to distinguish in the fog that is unusually thick for this time of year. At some points, the road is completely hidden from view as it continues upwards, hugging the side of the mountain. On a clear day, this trip along scenicRead More…
Campers love quaintness of Channel Islands
CHANNEL ISLANDS, Calif. — On an October afternoon, Tara Brown began pitching her Coleman tent at Santa Cruz Island’s Scorpion Ranch. It took her just 10 minutes to carefully loop the support rods through their channels and stick them into the ground to keep the structure upright. The final touchRead More…
Channel Islands ferry is only way to go
VENTURA, Calif. — Dolphins, humpback whales, gray sharks, sea lions. These are all easily seen on the Island Packers boat tours to Southern California’s Channel Islands. The company, which has been serving Channel Islands National Park visitors since 1968, dedicates itself to providing an outlet for education, recreation and researchRead More…
American National Parks Resources
us-parks.com — This is a website started in 2000 by self-proclaimed “nature enthusiasts”. While this does mean someone searching for scientific information would need to look elsewhere, that doesn’t mean the site is without use. US-Parks.com does have a fairly impressive amount of information on parks all across the country,Read More…
Kayaking at World’s National Parks
These are some of the best national parks to kayak in worldwide. The list is divided between international parks and American parks. Kayaking at International National Parks Shark Bay — Shark Bay sits off the Western Coast of Australia and offers a view of wildlife from humpback whales,Read More…