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Videographers Sue NPS Over Denied Permits at Grand Teton National Park, WY

Picture three people standing next to each other in Yellowstone National Park. One’s an ordinary tourist, one’s a news reporter, and the third’s a documentary filmmaker. They’re all filming Old Faithful, using the exact same iPhone, and without disturbing anyone around them. Under federal law, the tourist and the reporter are doing nothing wrong. But the documentarian could face heavy fines, […]
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National Park Service (NPS) Targets Increased Diversity With Female-Focused Hiring

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The National Park Service (NPS) has announced a seven-year initiative to focus efforts on hiring more women in law enforcement positions across the country. The NPS will be joining hundreds of law enforcement agencies in committing to increasing female representation in our law enforcement workforce by signing onto the 30×30 pledge, an initiative to advance the representation and experiences of […]
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NPS Announces Free Entrance Into All National Parks Every August 4th

Despite political differences, congress came together to pass the Great American Outdoors Act which was officially signed into law yesterday, August 4. This bi-partisan legislation will provide 900 million dollars annually for National Parks and ensure permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This funding will primarily aid National Parks in completing a multitude of backlogged maintenance projects. […]
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NPS Scraps Huge Price Increase at 17 National Parks | Smaller Entrance Fee Increase Across all Parks Instead

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A proposed plan by the National Park Service (NPS) to greatly increase entry fees at 17 national parks across the country has been scrapped after more than 100,000 public comments in opposition to the peak season fee proposal. The NPS announced in October 2017 it was considering the large entrance fee increase in order to generate revenue for desperately needed maintenance […]
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Comparing North America’s Highest Peaks, Denali vs. Mount St. Elias—Goliaths of the North

High above Alaska’s sweeping, expansive wilderness, Mount McKinley (also known as Denali) and Mount St. Elias rise with a presence rarely found anywhere else on Earth that commands both attention and a deep respect. Both are awe-inspiring in their own stature—Denali, tucked deep within the continent’s interior, and St. Elias, towering abruptly from sea to summit in just a matter […]
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12,183′ Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, is Now Closed for the Season

Snow closed Trail Ridge Road, CO, on September 14, 2025.

Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the winter season on Friday, November 14, marking a later-than-usual shutdown. The road, which reaches 12,183 feet at its highest point, is closed at Many Parks Curve on the east side and at the Colorado River Trailhead on the west side, barring through vehicle travel for the season. A […]
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8,512′ Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway, CA, Closed for Winter Season After Heavy Snowfall

Lassen Volcanic National Park Highway (US Hwy 89) is now closed for the winter due to heavy snow and ice from recent storms. Starting November 13, vehicle access is limited to one mile from the northwest entrance near Loomis Plaza and one mile from the southwest entrance near the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Last year, the highway closed on December […]
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Unprepared Hikers in Cotton Hoodies and Sweatpants Rescued From 8″ of Snow on Mount Mansfield, VT

Two young men were rescued from mount Mansfield after getting stuck in snow wearing only cotton hoodies and sweatpants. | Photo: Stowe Mountain Rescue

Stowe Mountain Rescue rescued two young hikers on Sunday evening who had climbed Vermont’s Mount Mansfield via the Hellbrook Trail. Though they reached the summit, they lacked essential equipment for the late-season conditions. Related: Unprepared Teen Hikers Rescued From Waist-Deep Snow on Mount Moosilauke, NH The men wore cotton hoodies and sweatpants, which are highly unsuitable for winter backcountry. Cotton, […]
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Winter Storm Warning and Up to 20″ of Snow Closes 6,646′ Going-to-the-Sun Road, in Glacier National Park, MT

Glacier National Park, Montana, closed the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road this weekend as a potent weather system brought significant snow to the region. The closure will affect the stretch between Avalanche and Rising Sun. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet For Montana This Weekend “Glacier Park: Due to forecasted winter weather, at 4 pm today the Going to the Sun […]
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[PHOTOS] Up to 12″ of October Snow Slams Utah, Montana, and Wyoming

The first significant snowstorm of the 2025-26 season has blanketed parts of Utah, Wyoming, and Montana, bringing winter back to the northern Rockies. As forecasted by the SnowBrains weather force, the weekend of October 4-5 saw up to 12 inches of snow in some high-elevation regions. This early snow band primarily affected the higher peaks and mountain ranges, including the […]
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[PHOTOS] Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks Report: Be Bear Aware – Road Trip and Wildlife Watching

Grizzly bear, Glacier NP 2021 PC: Claire Weiss

As the crisp autumn air descends and the aspens turn gold, many of us are still looking for outdoor adventures before the peaks are covered in snow. For those in the right places, bear watching is one of them. Why is fall one of the best times to see these magnificent animals? Bears are preparing for winter hibernation and have […]
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Beartooth Highway (US-212), WY/MT, Will Close Today Due to Forecasted 18″ of Snow

Beartooth Highway (US-212) will close on Friday, October 3, at noon due to forecasted winter weather conditions. Crews will evaluate conditions and will reopen the highway as conditions allow. This is the first time the pass has closed this fall. “Temporary CLOSURE of BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY — US212 (Beartooth Highway/Beartooth Pass) will close Friday October 3rd at Noon. Currently, there is […]
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12,183′ Trail Ridge Road, CO, Closed Again Due to Winter Weather Advisory and Up to 10″ Snow

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Trail Ridge Road in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park closed again yesterday due to the forecast for 4-10″ of snow and freezing temperatures overnight, park officials said. “Trail Ridge Road Will Be Temporarily Closed Overnight Due to the forecast for snow and freezing temperatures overnight, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be temporarily closing at 6 p.m. […]
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12,183′ Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, Closed Last Night Due to Snow and Ice

Snow closed Trail Ridge Road, CO, on September 14, 2025.

Trail Ridge Road in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park closed again yesterday due to the forecast for snow and freezing temperatures overnight, park officials said. “Trail Ridge Road Will Be Temporarily Closed Overnight Due to the forecast for snow and freezing temperatures overnight, Trail Ridge Road (U.S. Highway 34) will be temporarily closing at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, September 16. […]
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New Study From Alaska Shows Warming Soil Unleashes Metals That are Deadly to Fish and the Food Chain

A new study detailing the severity of contamination in Alaska’s rivers has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study focuses on the Salmon River, and researchers warn that similar transformations are already underway across dozens of other Arctic watersheds. The National Academy of Sciences was established in 1863 by an Act of Congress, signed […]
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North America’s Most Instagrammable National Parks

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Travelbag, an award-winning holiday company, analyzed 98 national parks, ranking them using a combined score based on both Instagram hashtags and TikTok posts to unveil the most Instagram’d national parks in North America. The travel company has been creating incredible long-haul travel experiences since 1979. Travelbag’s travel specialists use their expertise to create unforgettable vacations and unique itineraries. North America’s national […]
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