Hot Ocean Waters Wash Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, And Everglades National Parks
What are the impacts of abnormally high ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico and around Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, and Everglades national parks?
Biscayne National Park
National Park System Expansion Key To Biodiversity Protection
Strategically expanding the National Park System could help build a rich biodiverse conservation system across the country.
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #59
According to NPS.gov, “the National Park Service manages 424 individual units covering more than 85 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories.” With so much to learn about each unit, there’s plenty of material for more quiz and trivia pieces like this Quiz and Trivia #59.
- March 14th, 2023
Urban Wastes Suffocating Biscayne National Park's Waters
Biscayne National Park's mesmerizing bay is slowly suffocating from urban wastes that are depleting the bay's oxygen.
- By Craig Pittman - December 21st, 2022
UPDATE | Parks Reopening In The Wake Of Ian
With Hurricane Ian having dissipated, most parks that were in the storm's path have either fully reopened, or were slowly ramping back up, although some in Florida were still closed Sunday.
- October 2nd, 2022
Florida Parks Recovering From Hurricane Ian
With Hurricane Ian lining up for a direct hit on South Carolina, National Park System units in Florida on Friday were recovering from the storm's impacts and slowly reopening.
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #52: Water
It’s August, summer, and hot in many units within the National Park System. So, this month’s quiz and trivia piece is all about water and its many forms.
- August 15th, 2022
Battles With Plastics Pollution Washing Ashore At National Seashores
Plastics -- everything from plastic bottles and bags to food containers -- are washing ashore at national seashores, where crews work throughout the year to remove the garbage that is not just unsightly but a threat to marine and terrestrial wildlife.
Coral Reef Overfishing Impacting Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, And Everglades National Parks
Overfishing of Florida's coastal waters has greatly impacted the fisheries at Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, and Everglades national parks according to a 20-year survey of catches, placing those fisheries on "the brink of calamity."
Year-End Months Are Perfect For Camping In These National Parks
It's just too hot to enjoy camping in some parks during the summer, but fall and winter are prime times for outdoor activity in those areas. Here's a sampling of NPS sites where the "off season" in the rest of the country can be the best season for camping.
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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.
Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.
Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.
You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.
