It’s National Park Week — and from Yellowstone National Park to Jackson Hole, wildlife in the Rocky Mountain West is an American treasure, which is why visitors flock to see it. Park goers are bound to view some amazing animals during their trips — and it’s always smart to know what to expect before encountering native species. Jackson Hole EcoTour …
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Yellowstone at 152 years old: Here are 152 fascinating facts about America's first national park
Yellowstone National Park turned 150 years old in 2022. As the U.S. continues to celebrate a milestone anniversary of this treasured American national park — now 152 years old in 2024 — here’s a collection of fascinating facts, featured players and sometimes-forgotten but always interesting details, numbers, quotes and more connected to our remarkable national preserve. Check out these 152 …
Read More »National Park Week: 15 surprising facts about America's parks you may not know
It’s National Park Week — a unique time to appreciate the beauty and splendor of the great American outdoors. While the U.S. park scene offers plenty of notable historic sites and landscapes, there are also many features and facts about our national parks that are far lesser known. “National parks are powerful places that have many meanings and connections to …
Read More »California woman dies in fall down 140-foot cliff while hiking with husband, toddler in Arizona
A California woman fell 140 feet off a cliff to her death Monday morning while hiking with her husband and 1-year-old child on a mountain in Arizona, authorities said. Zaynab Joseph, 40, was found seriously injured on Bear Mountain in Sedona after a group of hikers heard yelling and stopped to investigate, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said. The group …
Read More »A travel guide to Wisconsin: Must-do activities and notable sights across the state
The state of Wisconsin, known for its booming dairy industry and mouth-watering cheese, offers many hidden gems, inviting travelers to uncover its treasures beyond the beaten path. From the shores of Lake Geneva to the bluffs of Devil’s Lake State Park, the state provides ample opportunities for stunning views. Read on to learn about the state’s best-kept secrets, must-do activities …
Read More »A look at South Dakota's top sightseeing destinations: Mount Rushmore, Badlands and more
Home to the Black Hills, the Badlands and the sprawling prairies of the Great Plains, South Dakota is a state rich in scenery and features monuments and dedications to the likes of everyone from Crazy Horse to George Armstrong Custer. It’s also a state extremely proud of its history. Attracting some 14.7 million tourists annually, South Dakota touts six national …
Read More »20 bikes for every type of bike rider
If you’re looking to get back into bike riding, or you’re someone who has been riding for years and needs an upgrade, we’ve created a long list of options in a variety of price ranges. Whether you want a bike to help you on your daily commute or you want to go off-roading, one of the bikes on our list …
Read More »Rare species of rodent captured on West Virginia trail camera
An elusive rodent considered to be a “sensitive species,” has been spotted on a West Virginia trail in the Allegheny mountains. Officials of Monongahela National Forest, a unit of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, posted a video on Facebook last week showing a small creature moving around in the darkness. The trail camera had captured a 17-inch-long rodent …
Read More »Why see Wyoming? Here are some of the Cowboy State's top attractions
Sitting rife with untouched land where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, Wyoming is prime real estate for some of America’s greatest natural phenomena. Serving as home to 10 national parks, 12 state parks and some 28 historic sites, the state is just as rich in nature as it is in relics from the cowboys, gunslingers and frontiersmen of …
Read More »Florida girl, 12, hooks multiple fishing records in a few short months: 'On a roll'
An adventure-loving tween from Miami landed two state records and three world records (with one pending) while fishing off the Florida Keys earlier this year — reeling in sizable cobia, a snapper and a grouper that any fisherman would be proud to catch. This weekend, Julia Bernstein, age 12, will accept the Fleming Species Award, the highest junior honor, from …
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