Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks to Open Gates to the Public on Monday Both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks will begin to slowly open their gates to the public on Monday, May 18. Yellowstone will open its gates at noon and has announced a three-phased plan that initially opens only south and east entrances in Wyoming. Similarly, Grand Teton National Park gates will also open at noon Monday to recreational access and initial […] SnowBrains | May 16, 2020 0 Comments
National Park Week: The History Behind Yosemite Valley’s Original “Firefall” Event It’s National Park Week in the U.S.! Each April, the National Park Service joins forces with the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, to celebrate America’s treasures. National Park Week (April 18 to 26) is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, help out, and find your park. RELATED: Yosemite’s annual “Firefall” event […] SnowBrains | April 25, 2020 0 Comments
Utah’s Tourism Industry is Struggling Amidst COVID-19 Signs once advertising “Visit Salt Lake”, encouraging visitors year-round to enjoy Utah for its endless recreational activities, now read “Stay home for now! We’ll see you later this summer!” Forced to suspend operations at all ski resorts, as well as at least two of Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks, Utah is experiencing a drastic decline in tourism as a result […] Brains Emily Crofton | April 6, 2020 0 Comments
National Parks Are Closing Due to COVID-19, Many Still Offering Virtual Tours U.S. national parks around the country are closing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yosemite National Park closed last Friday, March 20, and so did Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Denali National Park is closing all visitor centers and public spaces, but keeping trails open for the time being. It’s a hard decision for park officials, but they believe it […] SnowBrains | March 25, 2020 0 Comments
Monday November 11: Free Entry To All National Parks In Commemoration of Veterans Day All National Parks across the United States will be completely free for entry next Monday, November 11th in honor of Veterans Day. There are over 60 National Parks across the US, and the normal cost of entry can be up to $30 per vehicle or $15 per person. All of the Parks offer unique and jaw-dropping sights and experiences, so […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | November 8, 2019 0 Comments
Drink Beer, Spread The Message: Keep Public Lands Safe Public lands have come to be a more common topic of discussion in the last few years. The government’s intentions to make industrial use of those lands don’t fit well with many people’s desire to keep them as they are, free to explore and enjoy. Public lands are areas of land that are open to the public and managed by […] Industry News Micho | November 8, 2019 0 Comments
National Park Service Applauded for Reversing Decision to Allow Off-Road Vehicles in Utah’s Parks Due to come in to effect on November 1st, a new law allowing off-road vehicles on the roads of Utah’s national parks has been reversed, and the longstanding prohibition on off-road vehicles in Utah’s national parks and monuments will remain in place. The decision marks a victory for conservationists who feared rule-breakers would cause permanent damage at Utah’s five most popular […] SnowBrains | October 29, 2019 1 Comment
Melania Trump Visits Jackson Hole, WY: Meets Boy Scouts, Floats River Melania Trump met with Boy Scouts and rafted down the Snake River to kick off a two-day trip to Wyoming to promote her youth initiative. The first lady intends to actively support U.S. national parks with her visit. Related: VIDEO: President Trump Claims he was the Perfect Snowboarder 10-Years Ago… Mrs. Trump spent about 20 minutes greeting the uniformed scouts […] SnowBrains | October 5, 2019 2 Comments
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