Many amazing national parks wildlife conservation success stories involve some of America’s most iconic animals. This includes bald eagles, turkeys and alligators, wolves and bison. All came dangerously close to extinction, only to be saved by open spaces, wildlife management and, simply put, opportunity for survival in the national parks.
One of the great pleasures of visiting Yellowstone National Park is seeing bears in the wild. Both black bears and grizzly bears call the park home and are active—and therefore …
Situated in the Black Hills of South Dakota, an area of invaluable cultural significance to the Lakota people, Wind Cave National Park preserves sprawling prairie landscapes, the historical home of …
In southwestern South Dakota, a huge collection of multicolored rock formations sits within sprawling prairie, providing a home to one of America’s largest federal bison herds. Although its name implies …
During the spring calving and fall mating seasons, elk can be particularly dangerous. This post offers useful information about how to stay safe while observing and recreating near elk. Following these elk safety tips will ensure that your elk viewing experience is a safe and successful one.
The sagebrush flats, ponds, streams, and mountains of Grand Teton National Park are prime bear habitat. Both black and grizzly bears call Grand Teton home, thriving in the park’s varied …
South Florida’s Everglades National Park was established in 1947 with the specific purpose to protect the region’s subtropical wetlands and extraordinary biodiversity. Especially the remarkable diversity of birds in the …
The “North American Serengeti”, Yellowstone National Park is a paradise for wildlife lovers. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly where to see wildlife in Yellowstone, including bison, bears, moose, elk and wolves, as well as when to visit Yellowstone for the best wildlife viewing. Plus tips to stay safe in wildlife country!
The Everglades is not only the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Wetland of International Importance. It’s also the only place on …
This news story about the first ever moose sighting in Mount Rainier National Park is based on a December 8, 2022, Mount Rainier National Park Facebook post. You can see …
Preserving the last remaining subtropical wilderness in the United States, Everglades National Park is home to a mindboggling amount of wildlife. In this sprawling park in southwestern Florida, the “River …
Although Wind Cave National Park is one of the smaller national parks in America, it does have an amazing diversity of wildlife. The park’s intact mixed-grass prairie and forested hills …
This news story about the possibility of restoring grizzly bears to the North Cascades is based on a November 10, 2022, National Park Service press release. You can read the …
Preserving one of America’s last remaining tracts of intact mixed-grass prairie, Badlands National Park is home to several iconic prairie animals. If you’re planning to do some wildlife watching during …