Summer Adventures in the National Parks - The National Parks Experience

15 Best Wildflower Hikes in Mount Rainier National Park

Bram — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 22:38:26 +0000

Although (parts of) the park are open throughout the year, summer is the absolute peak season in Mount Rainier National Park. And there’s one main reason for that: spectacular displays of subalpine wildflowers. While you can enjoy this natural spectacle from your vehicle or from crowded tourist areas, nothing compares to walking through these vibrant...

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Escape the Crowds at These 5 Less Busy National Parks This Summer

Bram — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:24:00 +0000

The 2023 summer is set to be one of the busiest in National Park Service history, if not the busiest. Parks from Yosemite to Arches and Zion have experienced exceptionally busy weekends this year and it doesn’t look like they’ll get any quieter through the summer. As more and more people visit the parks, several...

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10 Idyllic Swimming Spots in National Parks

Bram — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:32:30 +0000

America’s national parks are home to numerous scenic swimming spots, whether it’s a lakeshore, ocean beach, riverbank or even hot spring. Few things are more refreshing than jumping into a lake or swimming hole in summer, especially if it’s surrounded by idyllic national park scenery. Spending some time on a national park beach and cooling...

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Two Hikers Die on Death Valley National Park’s Golden Canyon Trail Within One Week

Bram — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:01:40 +0000

In same week, August 16-22, there were two separate hiker fatalities on the popular Golden Canyon Trail in Death Valley National Park. These unfortunate events are a sad reminder of how hot and dangerous Death Valley can be in summer.

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July 2021 Was the Most-Visited Month on Record in Yellowstone National Park

Bram — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 23:27:25 +0000

July 2021 was the most-visited month in the history of Yellowstone National Park, a 13% increase from July 2020 and 15% increase from July 2019. Additionally, this past July was also the first month on record with more than a million recreational visits to Yellowstone.

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Fire Bans Are Now In Effect In All Four Pacific Northwest National Parks

Bram — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 02:13:50 +0000

After weeks of drought and heat waves, there are now fire bans in all four Pacific Northwest national parks. See current statuses for Crater Lake, Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic in this blog post.

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