Yosemite National Park, CA

Looking for the best National Parks to visit in July? Here are the ones to visit this July. July is a great time to visit National Parks, especially those with short seasons. We found out the hard way that some parks are only open in July and August, and now we try to prioritize them these two months.

9 Best National Parks to Visit in July

Yosemite is a wonderland of adventures, but don't leave without seeing at least one waterfall © gnohz / Shutterstock. Surrounded by Yosemite’s waterfalls, cliffs and ageless mountains, you truly feel in nature’s thrall. Are the crowds, camping reservations and hiking permit lotteries – all side-effects of the park’s 4 million annual visitors – a headache? Of course. Are Yosemite’s technicolor meadows and vast, abyssal valleys worth it? Ten times over.

A first-time guide to Yosemite National Park

Looking for the ultimate Yosemite National Park itinerary? We’re sharing multiple itinerary options, for 1-6 days in the park!. We have been fortunate enough to visit Yosemite National Park multiple times, spending over a week in the park across both visits. And because of this, we have been able to experience a wide variety of what this park has to offer!

The Ultimate Yosemite National Park itinerary: Options for 1-6 days!

Whiskey Riff

Summer is now officially here which means families are loading up their cars and heading west to take in all of the wild and beautiful sights and sounds of Yellowstone National Park.

Over 2.2 million acres of raw, natural beauty and wildlife is housed mainly in Wyoming, but spills a bit into Montana and Idaho. It was established in 1872 by President Ulysses S. Grant, making it America’s first national park, and most likely the first in the world.

The park is home to over 69,000 native species of flora and is also widely considered to be the finest megafauna wildlife habitat...

Yellowstone Tourons: 5 Of The Dumbest People To Set Foot In Yellowstone National Park

We all hope to be treated with respect, and that's no different for wildlife. The United States National Park Service manages 429 individual parks, comprising over 85 million acres. This area spans all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. While national parks offer visitors the opportunity to witness animals in diverse habitats, it is best to keep a safe distance.

Video of tourist's attempt to feed elk at national park sparks backlash online: 'Back away'

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

Riverside County, CA

The Independent

 A couple hiking in the desert south of Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California was rescued after running out of water, authorities said. On Sunday, the man called 911 and reported that his girlfriend was dehydrated and weak, according to a statement from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office posted Monday on social media. A search and rescue helicopter crew was dispatched on June 9, when temperatures reached triple digits, to the area known as Painted Canyon and found the couple huddled in a dry creek bed, the office said.A video posted online by the Sheriff's Office shows the...

Couple rescued from desert near California's Joshua Tree National Park after running out of water

An incredibly rare white bison calf has been photographed in Yellowstone National Park, exciting Native American tribes who view its arrival as a religious prophecy heralding major change. It was spotted in the Lamar Valley area of the park, making it the first white bison to be born from the...

Native Americans see omen in Yellowstone's rare white bison

Pennsylvania State

North Apollo, PA

Daily Montanan

A 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman died Sunday afternoon in Glacier National Park after she fell into Virginia Creek, was swept over a series of waterfalls and drowned in the water below, park officials said Monday. Park officials on Tuesday morning identified the woman as Gillian Tones of North Apollo, Pennsylvania. The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. […]
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UPDATED: Pennsylvania woman who drowned in Glacier National Park identified

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

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Daily Mail

A hiker visiting Yosemite National Park captured the shocking moment a tourist put their life at risk by getting dangerously close to one of the park's iconic waterfalls.

Yosemite hiker sparks outrage with scariest 'touron' stunt yet: 'I lost brain cells witnessing this'

Colorado State

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Cripple Creek, CO

Colorado Jill

(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

Park City, UT

Ultimate Guide to Park City Ski Resort Introduction Park City Ski Resort, nestled in the heart of Utah's Wasatch Mountains, is a premier destination for winter sports enthusiasts and outdoor adv... Ultimate Guide to Park City Ski Resort. Introduction. Park City Ski Resort, nestled in the heart of Utah’s Wasatch...

Ultimate Guide to Park City Ski Resort

Madera County, CA

New York Post

Search and rescue teams recovered the bodies of a man and a woman who were found near Angel Falls, not far from Yosemite National Park in central California, this week, the Madera County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to Fox News Digital.

They were identified as Monica Ledesma, 34, and James Hall, 35, who were in a relationship, the sheriff’s department said.

Rescuers first located Ledesma’s body Wednesday, after being notified about an unresponsive woman in the water not far from Bass Lake.

Pro rock climber Charles Barrett gets life in prison for sexual assaults in Yosemite National park

Some of Hall’s belongings were found near...

California man died ‘trying to save’ girlfriend as rescue teams recover couple’s bodies from waterfall near Yosemite

Peru, IN

Logansport, IN

Kristy Tallman

Logansport, Ind. – The Indiana State Police (ISP) are seeking the public's assistance in locating 14-year-old Bryson Muir, who is believed to be missing and endangered. Investigators from ISP have recently communicated with Bryson's parents, Daniel and Kristen Muir. Despite their initial lack of cooperation, they have begun to show signs of willingness to assist in the investigation. However, Bryson has yet to be seen or located by ISP or the Cass County Department of Child Services (DCS).

UPDATE: Urgent Search Intensifies for Endangered 14-Year-Old Bryson Muir!

West Yellowstone, MT

Buffalo Field Campaign announced on Monday it will host a June 26, 2024, gathering to honor the white buffalo born in Yellowstone National Park on June 4th. The birth was the first documented white buffalo born in the national park. Yellowstone Park is home to the only continuously wild buffalo...

Gathering Set to Honor White Buffalo Born in Yellowstone National Park for June 26th

Cortez, CO

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - One house on the western slope of Colorado has been named the “Most Wishlisted House” on Air B&B. The Sage Canyon house is built into a cliffside near the Cortez area, it boasts 2 beds and 1 bath and is rated 4.98 out of 5 stars. Amenities of the sandstone cliff house include wifi, a book library, a rocky shower, a wood stove, and amazing views of the surrounding desert and red rock cliffs.

Mesa Verde Cliff House listed as Airbnb’s most wish-listed stay in Colorado

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

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

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Where to stay near Yosemite National Park (Options for all budgets!)

Figuring out where to stay near Yosemite National Park is a bit daunting. We’re sharing all of the options, plus how to decide what is best...

Where to stay near Yosemite National Park (Options for all budgets!)

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