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Food in the Parks | Savor Local Flavors Near These 8 National Parks

Bram — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:43:11 +0000

Exploring America’s national parks is not just about breathtaking landscapes and outdoor adventures—it’s also an opportunity to experience the unique regional cuisine that defines these areas. From fresh seafood in coastal parks to hearty mountain fare in the Rockies, many national parks have something special to offer food lovers. So, grab your spork and join...

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President Biden Establishes Frances Perkins National Monument as 433rd National Park Site

Bram — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:26:37 +0000

President Joe Biden today established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine as the 433rd addition to the National Park System at a signing ceremony at the Department of Labor with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and leaders of the labor and women’s rights communities. The new...

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Enjoy Spectacular Fall Colors at These 10 U.S. National Parks

Bram — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:54:00 +0000

The most colorful of all seasons, fall brings spectacular foliage to national parks all across the United States. From Acadia and Shenandoah in the East to Glacier and Mount Rainier in the West, these are the absolute best national parks to enjoy the warm colors of autumn.

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Where to See Fall Colors in Acadia National Park

Bram — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 17:24:00 +0000

Come September, the forested hills and lakeshores of Acadia National Park slowly begin to exchange summer’s greens for the vibrant hues of autumn. As temperatures slowly decrease and the days grow shorter, the park’s deciduous trees lose their chlorophyll, bringing out all kinds of yellow, orange, red, and scarlet. By mid-October, the fall foliage in...

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Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park Will Open on April 15

Bram — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:27:09 +0000

In a statement, the National Park Service (NPS) said it “looks forward to welcoming visitors to Acadia National Park this season!” This officially kicks off the tourist season in New England’s only national park: the Park Loop Road will open to vehicular traffic on Monday, April 15. Scientists’ predictions of more frequent extreme weather events as a...

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23 Spectacular Day Hikes in the National Parks

Bram — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:40:00 +0000

The health benefits of hiking are well known and well documented nowadays. And few things are better for a "nature bath" than going on a reinvigorating hike in a national park. These are some of the greatest day hikes in the U.S. National Park System.

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