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Up to 5% of World’s Large Giant Sequoia Population Lost in 2021 Wildfires

Bram — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:24:44 +0000

This news story about the loss of 5% of the world’s giant sequoias killed in 2021 wildfires is based on a November 19, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Back in early-September 2021, a significant lightning storm sparked a number of wildfires in the Southern Sierra Nevada. Widely...

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Update on the KNP Complex Fire in Sequoia National Park

Bram — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:43:17 +0000

This news story about the expanding KNP Complex fire in Sequoia National Park is based on a September 14, 2021 National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. The KNP Complex, ignited by lightning on the night of September 9 as we reported earlier, continues to grow in Sequoia National Park....

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Wildfires Are Expanding in Sequoia National Park, Prompting Several Closures

Bram — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 23:39:52 +0000

This news story about wildfires in Sequoia National Park is based on September 10 and 11, 2021 National Park Service press releases. You can read the original releases here and here. After the Dixie Fire tore through Lassen Volcanic National Park earlier this summer, destroying historic cabins and a huge tract of forest, other California...

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11 Epic Multi-Day Hikes in America’s National Parks

Bram — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:55:27 +0000

Heading deep into a park’s backcountry, setting up camp, exploring an unspoiled landscape, encountering wildlife,... Spending any number of nights backpacking in one of the national parks is something you’ll never forget.

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17 Greatest Roads in America’s National Parks

Bram — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 17:12:00 +0000

One of the best things about American national parks is their variety. From different landscapes to iconic wildlife to usually a historical aspect as well, there’s plenty to discover in these epitomes of nature conservation, especially if you have a car at your disposal.

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11 Greatest National Parks In & Around San Francisco, California

Bram — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:35:09 +0000

San Francisco is one of the greatest cities for a national parks road trip. The Bay Area itself is home to several beautiful and fascinating National Park Service sites, while half a dozen epic national parks are dotted across northern California, within maximum half a day's drive from San Francisco.

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