Yellowstone issues Elk Warning
It's calving season, and elk mothers are very protective of their newborns.
National Parks and Historical Parks
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. 2) The Triassic Forest
DrFumblefinger concludes his two-part series on a visit to Petrified Forest National Park with a close-up look at the thousands of fossilized trees you'll see on your visit.
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona. 1) The Painted Desert
Gumbo was visiting Petrified Forest National Park, in Arizona. This post focuses on features of the beautiful landscapes of the Painted Desert within the park.
Yosemite closings may last into summer
High snowpack in the park and surrounding areas is causing near-flood levels in rivers and making some park activities dangerous.
Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Sabi Sand shares a border with Kruger National Park, a 50-kilometre unfenced boundary across which wildlife is free to wander.
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Badlands National Park
Samantha shares some pictures of a couple of Bighorn Sheep she saw while in Badlands National Park in South Dakota.
Guyana's Spectacular Kaieteur Falls
Kaieteur Falls, deep in the Amazon rainforest in Guyana's interior, is a spectacular reminder of the power of nature and our dependence on it
Kaieteur: Flying to the Falls
The best way to get to Guyana's famous waterfall is also a great way to get a view of its beautiful interior
Google Maps adds National Park features
In partnership with National Park Service, Google has made its maps a better tool for Parks visitors
U.S. Park Ranger Memorial, Hot Springs, Arkansas
James Cary was the first U.S. Park Ranger killed in the line of duty. A memorial for his service is on display in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Winner: Beans and National Parks
A promo for a bean company and the National Parks Foundation includes camping in a 'glamping' van made up as a can.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
Gumbo was visiting the National Memorial in Oklahoma City, site of a terrorist bombing over 25 years ago.
Meriwether Lewis Memorial, Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee
DrFumblefinger visits the Meriwether Lewis Memorial south of Hohenwald, Tennessee. It was here that the famous explorer met an untimely death at 35 years of age.
Thomas Edison's Invention Factory
Edison built this New Jersey facility for his most important invention: industrialized Research and Development
Great Smokies to charge for parking
The most-visited U.S. National Park is collecting parking money for park services, while avoiding an entrance fee