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Watching Castle Geyser Erupt, Yellowstone National Park

"Castle Geyser has a unique, large, tall geyserite cone structure that may be reminiscent of a castle. This large structure is possibly due to trees growing in the area years prior that became coated in sinter and allowed the height to build up. Layers of geyserite cascade in step-like terraces from the geyser vent and continues to cover the surrounding area. Due to this amount of fragile sinter and the height of the cone, the water is inaccessible for scientific measurements. The western side of Castle Geyser appears smoother than the sinter steps on the east side.

Rebecca Latson
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National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 206 | Wildlife Migratory Corridors

There is a wide acceptance that we have drifted too far away from nature, and that we need to pull closer. Many have called for 30 by 30 - conserving 30 percent of nature by 2030. The 2022 State of the Birds Report pointed out that more than half of bird species normally found in habitats as diverse as forests, deserts and oceans in the United States are in decline. Climate change is a major factor in those declines, but human development also plays a key role by chewing into wildlife habitat and creating biological islands.

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Details Of Investigation Into Foot Found In Yellowstone Hot Spring Released

In the days leading up to the discovery of a partial foot floating in a sneaker in a Yellowstone National Park hot spring, two shoe soles were pulled from the spring, possible clues that the California man linked to the foot might have fallen into the pool as much as a week before the foot was discovered.

National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 203 | The Year in Review

When unprecedented flooding roars through a national park, shredding major roads that access that park, it rightfully could be pointed to as the top story in the National Park System. And while Yellowstone National Park was that park, not only the flooding, but the lack of human casualties and rapid recovery, rank that story as arguably the top one in the park system in 2022. But that wasn’t the only major story that came out of the parks this year. 

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A Night Out On The Ice Rink At The Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Yellowstone National Park

"Want to stick close to the lodge but still get some fresh air and exercise? No problem! Ice skating rinks adjacent to Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel are open daily on a weather-dependent basis. For guests, skates are free to rent from the lodge’s front desk. Spend an hour or two circling the rink, then curl up by the fireplace with a steamy cup of coffee or hot chocolate – the perfect way to enjoy a frosty afternoon at Yellowstone!"

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National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 202 | Favorite National Park Stories From 2022

We’re just about to close the books on 2022, and what a year in the National Park System it has been. We’ve seen catastrophic flooding, drought, and crowds, lots of crowds.

Today though, we’re going to focus on some of the positives about being out and about in the parks. Editor Kurt Repanshek is joined by contributing editors Lynn Riddick and Kim O’Connell to discuss their favorite adventures and stories from the parks this past year. 

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The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.