National Parks Quiz and Trivia #41 – October Notables
This National Parks Quiz and Trivia #41 features eleven national parks established over the years during the month of October.
- November 17th, 2021
Great Basin National Park
Photography In The National Parks: A Great Time In Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park in Nevada covers 77,100 acres of desert and mountain terrain, providing plenty of opportunities for great photo compositions. Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson recently returned from a three-day visit to this national park and provides examples of the kind of shots you can get with your own camera.
Photography In The National Parks: Capturing The Colors And Character Of Fall
Fall is that magical time of year when the air is crisp and clear and the leaves in many park units change from summer green to saturated shades of yellow, gold, orange and red. In this month’s column, contributing photographer Rebecca Latson discusses capturing those colors in your national park photography.
Traveler Special Report: Measuring Successes Against Invasive Species
While invasive plant, animal, and fish species are attacking the National Park System, there are some success stories to note in the battle.
- By Lori Sonken - October 13th, 2021
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #38: The Great Basin Edition
Great Basin National Park is where the “basin meets the range” and “rises from a sea of sagebrush to treeless rocky summits.” How much do you know about this 77,100-acre park located in Nevada? Take this quiz and test your knowledge while learning something at the same time.
Around The Parks: Bandelier Cleanup, Planning Ahead, Improvement Projects, Winter Hours, And An Award For Valor
The summer visitation season may be on the wane, but things are still going on out in the parks. Here’s some of the latest news for you as of September 26, 2021.
National Parks Traveler Checklist: Great Basin National Park
Great Basin National Park, known for it’s groves of bristlecone pine, fantastic cave formations, and starry night sky, is a place where you can listen to quaking aspen sighing in the wind and the night call of an unseen bird. It takes a little preparation for a visit to this park, though, and this Traveler’s Checklist should help you with those plans.
- September 22nd, 2021
Great Basin Astronomy Festival Coming In September
Great Basin National Park’s 12th annual Astronomy Festival has been scheduled for September 9–11.
National Parks Quiz And Trivia #35: The Waterfall Edition
Waterfalls soothe us with their sounds, inspire our imaginations by their very presence, and, even refresh us, on occasion, with their cool spray. From the Pacific Northwest to the Eastern Seaboard, these cascades if water – named and unnamed – populate the National Park System. See how much you know about national park waterfalls, and maybe learn a little something, too.
Night Sky Celebrations Across The National Park System
One way to escape summer crowds in the parks is to head out for some night sky viewing while many other visitors head to their rooms. A number of parks have night sky programs on their calendar.
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