National Parks Booming With Visitors After months of mandated quarantine, millions of Americans seek ways to enjoy the summer months in the great outdoors. While traveling domestically and by car or RV offers a safer method for vacation, many people are thinking alike, resulting in overpopulated areas. Specifically, National Parks have seen higher numbers of visitors this summer than ever before. Related: Plans for Oil […] Emily Crofton | August 19, 2020 0 Comments
New Laws to Allow Hunting/Trapping of Bear Cubs and Wolf Pups in Alaskan Nature Preserves New rules established by the National Park Service (NPS) will allow for previously banned hunting and trapping techniques that will now be permitted in ten national preserves in Alaska. Although such methods were previously permitted on state lands, these new rules will permit hunters and trappers in Alaskan National Parks and nature preserves to now trap bears with human food […] Brains Galen Carrico | August 17, 2020 3 Comments
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. […] Spencer Cox | August 7, 2020 0 Comments
Sierra Club, Jeremy Jones, Speak Out on Racist Statements Made by John Muir, AKA The ‘Father of National Parks’ The Sierra Club has apologized for racist statements that its founder, naturalist John Muir, made over 100 years ago as the distinguished environmental group addresses its troubled history that, according to The Guardian, “perpetuated white supremacy.” Related: Squaw Valley, CA Considering Discussion With Native American Leaders About Removing Racial Slur From Name The Sierra Club’s executive director said Wednesday it […] SnowBrains | July 31, 2020 5 Comments
Chile Between Quarantine and Opening: Ski Resorts Don’t Lose Faith Chile has been with lockdown measures for around 145 days and has been in a “state of emergency” since March 19th of this year. The first case of the coronavirus disease pandemic in Chile was confirmed on March 3. The virus was found in a man in Talca who arrived from a flight from Singapore. Since then, the outbreak has […] Industry News Sebastian Opazo | July 28, 2020 0 Comments
Attention Bicycle Touring Enthusiasts – Put This New 1,300-Mile Route On Your Radar There is a new 1,287.7 mile bike route that will take you on a journey through some absolutely amazing country. This route includes 2 National Parks, a National Monument, a National Memorial, National Forests, and some spectacular mountain ranges. It’s named the P.P.P. or “Parks, Peaks and Prairies” bicycle route. This new route brings you from West Yellowstone, MT all […] Cycle James Pulfer | July 16, 2020 0 Comments
Bipartisan Conservationism – The Great American Outdoor Act Many United States National Parks may be seeing some sizeable and much-needed infrastructure improvements in the very near future. This is in large part thanks to the Great American Outdoor Act – a bill that was introduced by Colorado Senator, Cory Gardner. The bill would allocate up to 1.9 billion dollars annually for national parks to use on deferred maintenance […] Industry News Spencer Cox | July 3, 2020 0 Comments
The Economy Created By U.S. National Parks The National Park system in the U.S. has 419 sites across 50 states. The National Parks allow locals and travelers to unprecedented outdoor recreation, views, and life-changing experiences. With some now reopening with strict social distancing requirements, now is the time to think about how crucial these sites are to the local economy. In recent years visitor spending at National […] Brains Ryan Flynn | June 26, 2020 0 Comments
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