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Great Smoky Mountains Synchronous Firefly Lottery and Viewing Dates for 2025 Announced

Bram — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:22:13 +0000

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from May 29-June 5, the park said in a statement. The public can apply for this opportunity by entering a lottery for a vehicle reservation through recreation.gov. The lottery for reservation applications opens on Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m. EDT and closes on Monday,...

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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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8-Mile Section of Blue Ridge Parkway Closed Because Visitors Can’t Stop Harassing Bears

Bram — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:53:42 +0000

This news story about the indefinite closure of the Blue Ridge Parkway due to human-bear interactions is based on an October 30, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Every year, there are stories of people feeding, approaching, or otherwise harassing black bears on the Blue Ridge Parkway. And...

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Great Smoky Mountains Synchronous Firefly Viewing Dates 2023 Announced

Bram — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:33:58 +0000

This news story about the 2023 viewing dates for the synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is based on an April 25, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Every year in late spring, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the setting of one of the greatest...

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See America on These 10 Unforgettable National Park Road Trips

Bram — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 22:56:00 +0000

Combining America’s wide open highways, charming towns and spectacular landscapes, the American national park road trip is arguably the country’s quintessential vacation. These are the greatest U.S. national park road trips, from the Appalachians to the Pacific Northwest and Southern California.

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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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