Tag: National Parks
North Country National Scenic Trail granted unit status
The North Country National Scenic Trail is now an official unit of the National Park Service, giving access to more resources and funding opportunities.
Trip to Florida highlights delicate ecosystem
Julie Geiss and her family enjoy wildlife sightings at Everglades National Park.
Yellowstone offers an overwhelming feast for the eyes
Julie Geiss and her family continue their trek West all the way to Yellowstone National Park, the crown jewel of the park system.
Thankful to have a beautiful nation to explore
Julie Geiss and her family explore the trails at Badlands National Park before departing for Custer State Park.
Natural beauty of Badlands unites campers
Julie Giess and her family embark on a journey to see the country from the midwest, across the prairies and all the way to Badlands National Park.
Roosevelt brought conservation to the forefront
Theodore Roosevelt's lifelong love of the outdoors, the animals and the natural resources propelled him to foster the conservation of America's landscape.
Deceptive beauty hides danger of yellow clover at Badlands National Park
Yellow sweet clover is appealing to the eye but damaging to the land in a mixed-grass prairie, like the one at Badlands National Park.
Americans think national parks worth $92 billion
A study calculated that Americans put a total value of $92 billion per year on our national parks, monuments, seashores and recreation areas.
Celebrate 100 years of U.S. National Parks
As our national parks celebrate their centennial, get out there and enjoy them.
