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Tropical Storm Hilary Closes Death Valley, Other National Parks (With PHOTOS)

Bram — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:44:04 +0000

This news story about flooding in Death Valley National Park due to Tropical Storm Hilary is based on an August 20, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. A statement from Death Valley National Park management on Sunday said that “Death Valley National Park is closed due to active...

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4 Amazing National Parks in Nevada

Bram — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:45:13 +0000

Many travelers associate the state of Nevada with nothing more than Las Vegas and maybe the Hoover Dam. That’s a gross underestimation of what this beautiful Southwestern state has to offer, though. If you’re looking for natural getaways, you can visit two national parks in Nevada, as well as several other National Park Service sites....

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16 Best U.S. National Parks for Stargazing

Bram — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:59:00 +0000

Preserving some of America's last remaining pristine night skies, many national parks offer amazing stargazing and Milky Way viewing opportunities. From Mesa Verde and Death Valley to Glacier and Voyageurs, these national parks have the most spectacular star-peppered night skies. "Half the park is after dark!"

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10 Best National Parks and Monuments for Dinosaurs and Fossils

Bram — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:47:00 +0000

If you’d like to put on your paleontology hat, learn about prehistoric fossils and dinosaurs, and maybe even look for them yourself, the national parks and monuments in this post can’t be beat. From Badlands and Petrified Forest to several Fossil Beds National Monuments, they’re the absolute best National Park Service sites for fossil hunting.

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13 Spectacular National Parks & Monuments Near Salt Lake City

Bram — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:10:29 +0000

From the five Utah national parks in the south to Rocky Mountain parks like Grand Teton and Yellowstone to the north, Salt Lake City is less than five hours from several epic parks. So, pack your camping and hiking gear, rent a car and go for a once-in-a-lifetime national parks road trip from Salt Lake City.

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11 Amazing State and National Parks Near Las Vegas, Nevada

Bram — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 18:11:00 +0000

Those who aren’t interested in gambling or partying all night long will still find plenty of fun things to do around Las Vegas. It’s actually one of America’s best places to visit (and live) if you’re into hiking and rock climbing. The many state and national parks near Las Vegas make it a dream destination for lovers of the outdoors.

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