Alaska State

The Associated Press

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A wildfire burning near the entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve forced the temporary closure Monday of one of Alaska’s most popular tourist destinations. Cars were turned around at the park’s only entrance, tour buses were canceled and public facilities, including the visitor’s...

Wildfire forces Alaska’s Denali National Park to temporarily close entrance

Before we had computers, before we had movies, before we had cars and planes, we had the original time waster: nature. Patriotism aside, some of the best national parks in the world are tucked away between the 48 contiguous states and additional territories. Let’s take a look at the best of them.

The 10 best national parks, ranked

Minnesota State

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AFAR listed the most beautiful towns across the country and one Minnesota location made the list!

Minnesota Destination Named 'Most Charming Small Town" In The Entire State

Wyoming State

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A Wyoming-based guide has captured dramatic footage showing an elk running for its life while being chased by a wolf in Yellowstone National Park. Bo Welden’s footage (posted below) begins with text informing viewers to prepare for an “expected outcome.”. While that’s a vague hint of what’s to...

Watch: Yellowstone elk turns tables on wolf after stirring chase

Oregon State

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Nick Davies

Oregon’s vast and rugged wilderness is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering breathtaking landscapes, dense forests, and serene lakes. However, beneath its natural beauty lies a darker narrative of mysterious disappearances that have baffled investigators and haunted the memories of those left behind. This article delves into some of the most perplexing cases of people who vanished without a trace in Oregon’s wilderness.

Mysterious Disappearances in Oregon’s Wilderness

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

One of the most interesting National Park System sites in the Southwest is Hubbell Trading Post National Monument in northern Arizona. It dates to 1878, when John Lorenzo Hubbell became the most successful trader in the region. A Spanish interpreter for the U.S. Army, “Don” Hubbell was a gifted polyglot. When he became a trader like his father before him, he took care to learn Diné. By speaking the Navajo language, he earned their trust and came to appreciate their rug weaving and silversmithing traditions.

Hubbell Trading Post Taking Rugs To Petroglyph National Monument

When exploring abandoned mining towns in Alaska, delve into the history for enriching insights. Uncover tales of local legends and comprehend the rise and fall of these towns. Plan your route carefully to include scenic views and hidden surprises. Pack emergency essentials like first aid and navigation tools. Assure safety by informing others of your plans and being cautious of the environment. Remember to respect nature by practicing 'Leave no trace' principles and protecting wildlife. Understanding the history and being prepared are key to a successful adventure in Alaska's abandoned mining towns.

Exploring Abandoned Mining Towns in Alaska: 5 Tips

Montana State

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Montana residents received a Winter Storm Watch alert from the National Weather Service late last week. Snow, the NWS said, was possible at high altitudes throughout the state. There’s something undeniably silly about the NWS discussing “Winter Storms” in June. Should it have been a “Summer Storm ...

Montana Hit With Deep June Snowfall

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Always stick to trails near water, and wear proper footwear

Hapless Yellowstone tourist finds out just how slippery wet rocks really are

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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People handle situations in different ways. Some zodiac signs are dramatic while others love peace. Someone can decide to never visit a salon again after they have a painful experience. Drama is part of life, but some people love exaggerating things. Their dramatic nature repels other signs who prefer addressing differences diplomatically.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Most Dramatic

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Yes, it's the time of year again. The tourists are coming and soon everywhere you look, you will see folks walking around with cameras taking pictures of darn near everything. Tourism is a billion-dollar industry here in Montana, so while some Montanans might find them annoying, the truth is, that the state is dependent on those dollars. Of course, most folks who come to visit either go to Yellowstone, Glacier, or both. Both National Parks are some of the most visited sites in the country and with good reason. They're spectacular.

Montana’s Top 6 Must Do Summer Attractions

Washington State

Units of the National Park System are where they are because of history, a particular subject or event, or a landform. With Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in Washington state, it’s all about water. If you are a boater, paddler, swimmer, or fisher, this is the perfect unit of the National Park System for you. If you don’t engage in any of those water sports very much, then maybe a little history might “float your boat” instead, because Fort Spokane, located along the southeastern border of this NRA, has the history. And, that history is all about water, too.

Water And History At Lake Roosevelt NRA

Georgia State

Buford, GA

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There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Grand Portage, MN

The flag of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has been raised above Rock Harbor at Isle Royale National Park and will serve as a permanent fixture on the northeastern end of Isle Royale. The Band’s flag has flown in Washington Harbor since 2021, where it was first raised within the national park after a formal request from the Band.

Grand Portage Band Of Lake Superior Chippewa Flag Raised On Isle Royale

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People entered U.S. national parks 325.5 million times in 2023, up by 13 million visits from the year before, according to the National Park Service. Five national parks—including Glacier Bay, Joshua Tree, and Dry Tortugas—saw record-setting numbers of visitors, the vast majority of whom arrived at the parks between June and August.

The History Behind All 63 National Parks in the U.S.

The National Park Service will once again host the annual celebration of Independence Day on the National Mall, the nation’s most important civic space and home to more than a dozen memorials that commemorate great Americans and significant events in the nation’s history. Events on the National Mall...

National Park Service Presents 2024 Independence Day Celebration In The Nation's Capital

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National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 281 | Alaska's Stained Rivers

In the remote wilderness of the Brooks Mountain Range in Alaska, where untamed rivers wind through vast expanses of tundra and towering mountains, a peculiar and...

National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 281 | Alaska's Stained Rivers

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