Northern Portion of Yellowstone National Park Likely to Remain Closed for “Substantial Length of Time” Due to Severely Damaged Infrastructure: Limited Opening Possible Next Week Historic flooding wreaked havoc in Yellowstone National Park earlier this week, forcing the park to evacuate all visitors and seal off entrances until the flood waters subsided. Well, now the rains have stopped and park crews are assessing the damage—it isn’t good. Aerial assessments conducted Monday, June 13, by Yellowstone show major damage to multiple sections of road between the […] SnowBrains | June 17, 2022 0 Comments
Your Guide to the National Parks Your Guide to the National Parks by Michael Joseph Oswald is a powerful tool when it comes to planning a trip to any one of our nation’s 63 national parks. It’s got everything in there you’ll need—everything. The smooth reading guidebook is the most put-together, well-thought-out collection of knowledge about U.S. National Parks I’ve encountered. Oswald’s guide is aesthetically pleasing […] Book Review Martin Kuprianowicz | June 6, 2022 0 Comments
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National Park Visitor Spending Contributed $28.6 Billion to US Economy in 2020 The National Park Service yesterday announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2020 resulted in a $28.6 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 234,000 jobs. “The pandemic reminds us all of the importance of the outdoors not only to our economy but also to our health and wellness. We are excited to welcome visitors back outdoors […] SnowBrains | June 11, 2021 0 Comments
National Park Service Comments on “Troubling Trends” by Climbers on Denali, AK This article originally appeared on NPS.org on May 27, 2021, courtesy of Denali Mountaineering Rangers After a busy start to the week here in Talkeetna, we have taken some time to reflect upon some troubling trends that we have seen both from 2021 incidents and after speaking with climbers in the range. It has been two years since we’ve had […] Climbing Guest Author | June 2, 2021 2 Comments
No Evidence of Fraud Found in Investigation of Woman’s 12-Day Disappearance in Zion National Park, UT Authorities found no evidence supporting fraud surrounding the investigation of Holly Suzanne Courtier, a 38-year-old woman who went missing for 12-days in Zion National Park, UT last year. Courtier’s disappearance went viral after Washington County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Sgt. Darrell Cashin found aspects of the story that did not add up. Courtier’s family set up a GoFundMe several days […] Brains Dominic Gawel | March 17, 2021 0 Comments
Man Found Alive 49 Days After Going Missing in the Grand Canyon, AZ 60-year-old Stephen Coleman of Portland, Maine, was last seen on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park on December 20th, 2020. He left his belongings with a friend before heading into the canyon, and he never returned to retrieve them. The National Park Service believed he was traveling alone into the canyon and is a transient in the Arizona area. […] Backcountry Dominic Gawel | February 10, 2021 0 Comments
National Park Service Announces Free Entry Days for 2021 Each year, the National Parks Service (NPS) announces a select number of days when admission fees to all United States National Parks are free. Here are the six days this year that are free: Monday, January 18th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day Saturday, April 17th – Beginning of National Park Week Wednesday, August 4th – First anniversary of the […] Liam Abbott | January 11, 2021 0 Comments
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