Want to Ski in a U.S. National Park? Here Are Your 3 Options The national parks of the United States offer some of the most protected and pristine natural escapes that can be found in North America. Typically, they hold many restrictions on infrastructure and general development, aside from what is deemed necessary for visitors throughout their borders. Some other regulations, including the requirement of camping permits, ban of drone usage, and the principle […] Brains Gabe Ward | February 5, 2026 1 Comment
Missing Journalist Found Alive in Norwegian Fjords After 5 Days, Surviving On 2 Chocolate Bars An American climate journalist from Stoughton, Wisconsin, who disappeared while hiking in a Norwegian national park has been found alive. Alec Luhn, 38, was reported missing on August 4, after not being heard from while on a solo hike in Folgefonna National Park. Luhn is an accomplished journalist who has worked for The Guardian, The New York Times, and The […] Hiking Joseph Kaufmann | August 14, 2025 0 Comments
8 Hikers Face Being Charged $25,000 Each After Hiking in Closed Area at Jasper National Park, AB The 2024 Canadian wildfire season was one of the worst on record, torching over 13 million acres across the country. One of the most destructive fires crossed paths with the popular mountain town of Jasper, Alberta, where over 25,000 people were forced to evacuate the area. Destroying over one-third of the buildings in Jasper, the fire was not fully controlled […] Climbing Luke Guilford | October 9, 2024 1 Comment
Mamma Bear, Who Rose to Social Media Fame, Shot in the Apennine Mountains, Italy, Leaving Cubs Orphaned A well known female bear was shot dead yesterday by an unidentified local male. The female bear and her cubs were living in the National Park of Abbruzzo, Lazio and Molise in the Apennine mountains in Italy, and were known for venturing into surrounding villages. These mountains are one of the last refuges of the Marsican brown bears as well […] Julia Schneemann | September 2, 2023 0 Comments
The Glaciers of the North Cascades, WA, in an Ever-Changing Climate Did you know that the most glacier-concentrated terrain in the lower 48 is in the North Cascades National Park, located in the northern section of Washington state? In fact, this remote and wild National park embodies more glaciers than Glacier National Park (Montana) or any other National Park in the contiguous United States. There are over ~250 active glaciers contained […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | August 27, 2023 0 Comments
National Park Visitation Set New Record Contributing Over $50 Billion to Nation’s Economy in 2022 New report shows visitor spending contributed $50.3 billion nationwide, supported nearly 380,000 jobs The Department of the Interior yesterday announced that visitor spending near national park communities in 2022 resulted in a record high $50.3 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 378,400 jobs. “At the Interior Department, we understand that nature is essential to the health, well-being and prosperity of every family and every […] SnowBrains | August 22, 2023 0 Comments
Plowing Begins on ‘Going to the Sun Road’ in Glacier National Park, MT The annual task of clearing one of America’s most scenic by-ways, Going to the Sun Road, has begun. The road, which serves as the only pathway through Montana’s Glacier National Park, crosses over the Continental Divide at Logan Pass and tops out at 6,646 feet above sea level. It has long been considered one of the nation’s most beautiful roads, with […] Matt Scribner | April 25, 2023 0 Comments
Why Didn’t a Ski Lift/Tram Ever Get Built on Mt. Rainier, WA? Imagine taking a ski lift from Mt. Rainier’s Paradise station at 5,400 ft to the 10,000 ft Camp Muir level where you would have endless terrain to snowboard or ski. One could certainly see why this precise location would be so enticing and attractive to set up a permanent ski lift. You could easily argue that the south part of […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | March 21, 2023 0 Comments
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 Glogau | 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
Canada’s COVID-19 Border Closure is Being Violated By Americans Americans are violating Canada’s COVID-19 border closure to go hiking. These Americans are trying to exploit the “Alaska Loophole” in Canada’s COVID-19 border restrictions. This loophole was intentional to allow Alaskan residents to return home from the lower 48. The only problem with the loophole is that some Americans are abusing it so they can go for a hike. Related: […] Alex Camerino | July 23, 2020 1 Comment
New Mexico Closes All State Parks to Non-Residents No New Mexico driver’s license? No entry. New Mexico Governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared all New Mexico State Parks are off-limits to all out-of-state tourists. This declaration comes in response to the recent Coronavirus surge in New Mexico after travelers flocked to the state during the 4th of July holiday period and recent easing of virus-related restrictions. The closures […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 15, 2020 0 Comments
Outdoor Industry Explodes as Americans Flock to the Great Outdoors after Coronavirus Quarantine After a nearly 3 months long mandatory quarantine for the coronavirus pandemic, Americans are finally emerging to the great outdoors once again. The result has been an explosion in the outdoor industry, from camping booking services to camping gear. Related: Happy Campers Sleep Better: Studies Show Health Benefits of Sleeping Outdoors Camping booking services are reportedly up 400% compared to […] Industry News Clay Malott | July 13, 2020 3 Comments
Supreme Court Approves Oil Refinery Just 3 Miles from National Park One of the last things I’m thinking about when visiting a National Park is an oil refinery. While not inside the park, Meridian Energy Group is planning on building an oil refinery less than 3 miles outside of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, west of Belfield, North Dakota. Related: Miles of Utah Mountain Biking Trails Saved from Oil and Gas Companies […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | July 3, 2020 1 Comment
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