Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, CA, Increase Fire Restrictions to Highest Level | Ban All Smoking & Campfires Due to extreme fire danger, record-setting temperatures, drought, and commitment of firefighting resources both regionally and nationally, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, CA, are increasing fire restrictions to Stage 3 – their highest level. Related: Disney’s Failed Attempt at a Ski Resort in Sequoia National Park, CA Effective from 12:00 pm on July 1, 2021, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National […] Fire Firebrains | June 29, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: National Parks Strained as Americans Visit in Record Numbers “National parks are experiencing a big jump in tourists as America emerges from the pandemic, and they’re expected to become even more crowded in the months ahead. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee.” – TODAY Along with heightened national park visitation, campsites across the United States are in shortage this year […] SnowBrains | June 21, 2021 0 Comments
Comedian Jake Adams Issues Apology After Hitting Golf Balls into National Parks | Could Face Jail Time View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jake Adams (@jakemadams3) Comedian Jake Adams, who unexpectedly found himself in hot water over his successful mission to hit a golf ball in every state in thirty days, has issued a video apology on his Instagram channel. Several law enforcement officers are investigating the videos of him hitting golf […] SnowBrains | May 18, 2021 0 Comments
Legendary Ski Trail Map Artist James Niehues Sets Out to Illustrate America’s Most Iconic National Parks James Niehues, the celebrated artist behind the evocative hand-drawn depictions of more than 200 ski resorts across the globe, announced today the start of a journey more than thirty years in the making. I have embarked on the most ambitious project of my career by sketching 50 of America’s spectacular outdoor destinations. The American Landscape Project begins with Yosemite, Grand […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 6, 2021 4 Comments
Top 5 Most Visited National Parks Of 2020 As the days lengthen and temperatures begin to rise, summer is just around the corner. It’s time to begin stowing away your ski gear and dusting off the old hiking boots. Whether you’re reading this list to see which national parks to avoid due to crowds, or you’re looking for a beautiful mountain getaway, here’s a list of the most visited […] Miles Wong | April 30, 2021 0 Comments
NASA Photo Tour: US National Parks From the International Space Station Scenic rivers. Parks. Historic Sites. National Park Service sites across the country are just as compelling when viewed from the vantage point of low-Earth orbit. In honor of #NationalParkWeek, explore views from the International Space Station. SnowBrains | April 26, 2021 0 Comments
Top 5 Deadliest National Parks From 2007 – 2018, 2,727 people have died on U.S. National Parks sites across the country. While that number at first may seem high, it is minuscule compared to the 3.5 billion visitors the national parks have received in that same timeframe. Nonetheless, it is still interesting to see which of those national parks are statistically the deadliest and why […] Liam Abbott | April 20, 2021 2 Comments
A List of the Most Dangerous National Parks In The United States For most, a visit to one of the many national parks in the United States is a time to escape reality and get out of the house. However, some people meet a far more unfortunate demise when they enter these parks without properly preparing first. We have compiled a list of the most dangerous national parks in the United States. […] Brains Nick Retterer | February 5, 2021 0 Comments