How Geology And Climate Control Vegetation Composition And Distribution In The Yellowstone Geoecosystem

Want to know the geologic history of a specific area of Yellowstone? Then pay attention to the vegetation!

11th, February 2025, 08:30pm

What Does The EXPLORE Act Mean For Wilderness Areas?

The EXPLORE Act was celebrated by many in the outdoor community, but wilderness advocates had some reservations.

11th, February 2025, 01:19pm

House Next To McDonald Creek In Glacier National Park Won't Be Torn Down

A vacation home built in Glacier National Park next to McDonald Creek will not be torn down because the Montana agency that brought the case has no jurisdiction in the national park, a federal judge ruled Monday. glac-house_streambed_ruling_2-5-25.pdf

10th, February 2025, 10:38pm

UPDATE | House Next To McDonald Creek In Glacier National Park Won't Be Torn Down

A vacation home built in Glacier National Park next to McDonald Creek will not be torn down because the Montana agency that brought the case has no jurisdiction in the national park, a federal judge ruled Monday. glac-house_streambed_ruling_2-5-25.pdf

10th, February 2025, 10:38pm

A Day In The Park: Mesa Verde National Park

While landscapes and wildlife usually come to mind when thinking about units of the National Park System, there are national parks dedicated to the protection and preservation of human history, their architecture, art, and culture. Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado is one such park.

10th, February 2025, 09:00pm

Traveler's View | What's The Endgame?

Thought it's only been three weeks since the change in administrations in Washington, it certainly seems appropriate to question how the Trump administration will support the National Park Service and what long has been regarded as the world's most outstanding National Park System.

10th, February 2025, 08:30pm

Timed Entry Reservations For Glacier NP Become Available February 13

Glacier National Park will begin offering 120-day advance timed entry vehicle reservations on Recreation.gov starting February 13, 2025, at 8 AM Mountain Time.

9th, February 2025, 08:35pm

National Park Friends Groups Concerned About Park Operations

It's a well-worn statement that national park friends groups and cooperating associations provide the "margin of excellence" for the parks they support, but the Trump administration's hiring freeze and intentions to cut the federal workforce have raised concerns that they'll be asked to provide more support with less return.

9th, February 2025, 08:30pm

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #83

“Knowledge is power,” so the saying goes. Just how knowledgeable are you about the units of the National Park System? You may know more than you realize, and you can put your knowledge to the test with this latest quiz and trivia piece.

8th, February 2025, 09:00pm

National Parks In Southwest Could Encounter Early Fire Season

Last summer's subpar monsoon season and a dry start to winter in the Southwest has the National Weather Service warning that there could be a "potentially significant wildfire season" in northern Arizona.

8th, February 2025, 08:30pm