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Ranger tours highlight bay’s green treasure
HOMESTEAD, Fla.— “I bet no one here knows how the islands of the Keys were created,” Biscayne National Park Ranger Denise Ratajczak said as she was giving a jetty walk tour to a group of visitors. “Some may not believe me, but those islands and almost every other kind ofRead More…
Wolves popular with Yellowstone visitors
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. — Wolves have roamed the Earth for about 750,000 years. They inspire awe and fear at the same time and are one of the most mesmerizing predators to date. These animals have something special about them. Maybe its that deep, penetrating look in their eyes or howRead More…
Pinnacles visitors drawn to rock formations
PAICINES, Calif. – When you think of Northern California, some of the first images that come to mind are San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, Napa Valley, Silicon Valley’s sea of tech companies or even San Jose’s booming population. Though the area has a mountainous terrain, buildings have been built onRead More…
Scenic Valley Forge elicits memories
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. — It was a crisp, autumn day. The tricolored leaves had fallen to the ground and the fresh air was chilling with every new breath. It was peacefully silent, vastly spacious with nothing but green spanning from side to side, yet there was no sense of emptiness.Read More…
Visitors awed by Denali’s natural beauty
DENALI PARK, Alaska — The beauty of Denali National Park and Preserve is unparalleled. The snow-topped mountains span as far as the eye can see. The lush greenery is home to hundreds of different species of animals. The park offers multiple ways for travelers young and old to see justRead More…
Artist’s work inspired by Alaska landscapes
EAGLE RIVER, Alaska – The Iditarod spans the Alaskan frontier untouched by most. It doesn’t take long before the small paw prints and sled tracks disappear in the falling snow. Some think the 1,049-mile race is inhumane, while others still believe in the tradition. For the mushers, the race isRead More…
Driving Yellowstone roads reveals beauty
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. – It was 9:20 p.m on a Wednesday night. My advertising class had just ended. As I was heading out of the School of Communication, I saw classmate Marwan Alenezi and yelled to him. “See you in a few hours!” Oh my God, it gave me gooseRead More…
Mangroves play vital role for wildlife
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Biscayne National Park is home to a number of different ecosystems, making the park a safe haven for a variety of different animals and wildlife throughout South Florida. Of these many ecosystems, the park has an established history with mangroves. Along the western edge of the park,Read More…
Biscayne’s aquatic life fascinates visitors
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — The underwater world of Biscayne National Park doesn’t just benefit from the generous sunshine that brightens its sky blue waters. Within the waters, there are various bright arrays of color gracefully swimming aimlessly, but resolutely. Home to an abundance of different species of fishes and other curiousRead More…
Restaurants offer taste of Everglades cuisine
MIAMI — The cuisine in the surrounding areas of the Everglades National Park is anything but ordinary. From barbeque to Miccosukee traditional food, visitors can find anything and everything that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. One restaurant that is definitely worth visiting is Finka Table & Tap, locatedRead More…
Staying safe around Yellowstone wildlife
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. — It seems that with every passing day, humans find new ways to better protect themselves from danger. Overnight stays in the wilderness were the treacherous norm thousands of years ago, and now moonlit strolls in many natural habitats are a tourist luxury. Yellowstone National Park’s naturalRead More…
Norris Basin offers stunning colorful views
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. — Blue sky, whitish rock-sheet land, milky blue pools and the dark green forest in the far end – a fantasy-like scenery was what I saw when I stepped into the Porcelain Basin of Norris Geyser Basin area at Yellowstone National Park. A Norris Porcelain Basin overviewRead More…