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Denali National Park Will Reopen on July 10 After Riley Fire

Bram — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:16:23 +0000

On Saturday, July 6, the evacuation status for the Campus Housing area of Denali National Park and Preserve is being lowered to Green – Ready status. Residents of this housing area may begin to return to their homes this evening. The park will remain closed to the public through Tuesday, July 9. Denali National Park Will...

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5 Best National Parks to See the Northern Lights

Bram — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:20:00 +0000

Few natural phenomena are as magical and captivating as the Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights. This is Mother Nature’s greatest show, a dazzling display of dancing lights in the sky. In the U.S., there are various places to see this amazing show, including these national parks.

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Can You Forage in National Parks? 17 Best National Parks for Foraging

Bram — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:21:06 +0000

If you’re a national parks lover who enjoys gardening, collecting wild edibles and foraging, you might wonder if foraging is allowed in the national parks. And, as surprising as it may be, the answer to that question is usually yes. Although the general removal, disturbance or collection of plants is prohibited in national parks, numerous...

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16 Stunning Images of National Parks Seen From Space

Bram — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:45:57 +0000

Many people visit America’s national parks to enjoy spectacular landscapes, scenic views and unique sights. And while there are numerous amazing overlooks in the national parks, nothing beats the view from space. Seeing the national parks from space in real life is a privilege reserved only for astronauts. However, thanks to some NASA astronauts, we...

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16 Best U.S. National Parks for Wildlife Watching

Bram — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:40:00 +0000

Even at home, you can see various animals going about their daily lives. Whether you live in a big city or small town, there’s usually a bunch of different birds flying around, while squirrels play in trees and deer forage fields. If, however, you’d like to really focus on the “wild” in wildlife, you should consider visiting these national parks for wildlife watching.

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Blueberry Cobbler Recipe (Denali National Park)

Bram — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 23:17:20 +0000

Blueberry cobbler recipe inspired by: Denali National Park, Alaska (alternatively: Katmai National Park, Acadia National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Voyageurs National Park). Alaska has no lack of edible wild berries. From salmonberries, lingonberries and crowberries to cranberries, raspberries and blueberries, there are literally dozens of types of edible berries in Alaska. One...

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