Which Volcano Holds the Most Glacial Ice in the Pacific Northwest? Before we get into the core (pun intended) of this topic, let’s quickly dive into a little science 101 on what exactly a glacier is and how it forms. What is a glacier and how does it form? A glacier is a large body of densely compacted snow, ice, and ground deposits that accumulate over time under ideal conditions (consistent […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | December 21, 2022 12 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Report: Summer at the Resort, Grand Teton NP, and Yellowstone Report from August 2-6, 2022 My family loves outdoor adventure. This made a family vacation to Jackson Hole a pretty obvious choice. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is famous for its skiing, and I had always wanted to come for that, but it just so happened that my first time visiting the area ended up being in the summer. It still […] Trip Report Brent Thomas | August 9, 2022 0 Comments
Colorado is Getting a New State Park Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that the 488-acre ranch near Sweetwater Lake will become Colorado’s newest state park. The land features springs, ponds, and rare wetland plants. The land is located in the northwestern part of the state which borders Utah. The area will be added to the White River National Forest. The White River National Forest obtained the land […] Industry News Breya Bergom | October 21, 2021 0 Comments
American National Parks are Offering Free Admission on August 25 for the 105th Anniversary of the National Park Service On August 25, 1916, former US President Woodrow Wilson enforced the National Park Service (NPS). In celebration of its 105th anniversary, the National Park Service is offering free admission to all of its sites on August 25. Related: New June Visitation Records Set at 7 National Parks All 423 parks will be open for this promotion, with in-person and virtual […] Breya Bergom | August 23, 2021 0 Comments
The Monumental Task of Plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, MT Every single year since 1933, Glacier National Park has been home to an extraordinary task that must be complete each summer by its park staff and contractors: clearing the Going-to-the-Sun road. If you have not heard of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, it is a 32-mile (51.5km) road that runs through the mountains across Glacier National Park in Montana. The road, which […] Brains Liam Abbott | April 6, 2021 1 Comment
Graffiti on the Rise at Zion National Park, UT With travel bans and restrictions in place due to Covid-19, more and more people are staying domestic and venturing out to discover what the U.S has to offer. From national parks to state forests, to everything in between, this surge in domestic travel in causing a severe strain on these amazing destinations and the surrounding environment. Zion National Park, located […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 29, 2020 0 Comments
This National Park Mails Your Trash Back to You if You Litter Khao Yai National Park, near Bangkok, Thailand now mails tourists their trash back if they litter. Founded in 1962 the park is the oldest in the country and the third-largest covering 837 square miles. It is part of the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex, which is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is known for its diverse […] Alex Camerino | September 23, 2020 0 Comments
Torres del Paine, Chile: Nest of the Blue Range Torres del Paine is one of the wonders of Patagonia and the nest of the Cordillera Paine. It was declared a Biosphere Reserve by Unesco in 1978 and is considered the most important National Park in Chile. Related: Cerro Torre: The Impossible Mountain in Patagonia Torres del Paine is located in the extreme south of Chile, in the Magallanes Region […] Sebastian Opazo | August 13, 2020 0 Comments
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