We travel to units of the National Park System to see beautiful landscape, learn about history, view amazing wildlife, and to simply learn new things. We take that knowledge (and photos) back with us to impress family, friends, and coworkers. Just how much of that park knowledge stays with you? Maybe more than you realize.
Hike around Joshua Tree National Park and you might spy a black-tailed jackrabbit hopping over the landscape. A jackrabbit's ears are long and large because those ears help regulate the jackrabbit's temperature and keep it cool during a hot day at the park.
A visit to Joshua Tree National Park in California is carrying an unexpected expense for three Germans who have been charged with defacing signs and buildings with paintballs.
There are so many interesting things to see and learn about units of the National Park System, so here’s the latest quiz and trivia piece with which to test your knowledge. Just how much do you really know about the parks and what’s in them?
Dangerous heat waves were reaching into the National Park System on Sunday, with Death Valley National Park told to expect a high temperature Sunday of 129° Fahrenheit, and parts of Sequoia National Park were eyeing 113°F.
A thirsty and dehydrated dog who wandered away from his owner's campsite at Joshua Tree National Park in California can thank park rangers and search-and-rescue team members for surviving being stuck on a ledge.s
Two members of Congress from California have introduced legislation to expand Joshua Tree National Park and create the Chuckwalla National Monument in their state.
March and April are traditionally the busiest months of the year at Joshua Tree National Park in California. The park expects high visitation this coming spring based on recent trends. A typical spring day includes limited parking, full campgrounds, and lines to get into the park.
It's mid-February, the Super Bowl is behind us, Spring Training is just beginning (but meaningful ball games are six weeks away), and many national parks are still under snow. But if you need to get away to a park, we have some candidates for you.