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Commercial Air Tours Over Bandelier National Monument to Be Banned

Commercial Air Tours Over Bandelier National Monument to Be Banned

The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have completed an air tour management plan for Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. As part of the plan, commercial air tours will be banned in and around the national monument. Commercial air tours are a type of flight that visitors can pay to […]

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    Yosemite National Park to Require Reservations in 2024

    Yosemite National Park to Require Reservations in 2024

    The National Park Service recently announced that next year, visitors to Yosemite National Park in California will need to reserve their entry for several spring and fall visits and all peak summer visits to aid with congestion. The pilot reservation system will be similar to the “Peak Hours” reservation system used in 2022, which required […]

    The Geminids Meteor Shower Peaks This Week: How to Watch

    The Geminids Meteor Shower Peaks This Week: How to Watch

    One of the easiest and most rewarding activities for an amateur astronomer is stargazing, especially when there is a dazzling meteor shower. This week, the Geminids meteor shower — famous for its colorful streaks of light — is visible around the world during the predawn and night hours. “The Geminids meteor shower, which peaks during […]

    4 of the Most Picturesque Car-Free Towns in the U.S.

    4 of the Most Picturesque Car-Free Towns in the U.S.

    If you’re looking to get away from the rushed routine of modern life, these four car-free towns, each with its own languid pace, might be just for you. Halibut Cove, Alaska Alaska is a land of unspoiled wilderness and abundant wildlife. If there is going to be a human community there, it makes sense for […]

    How to Enjoy the Outdoors in Winter

    How to Enjoy the Outdoors in Winter

    During the short, cold winter days, it’s even more important to care for your mind and body by getting outside. Hiking and camping are completely possible in the winter with the right preparation, but a short walk in a park to enjoy the winter scenery is just as beneficial. Here’s how to prepare — and […]

    Nature Reserves 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Nature Reserves 101: Everything You Need to Know

    Quick Key Facts What Is a ‘Nature Reserve’? Nature reserves are large areas of land that have been set aside to protect and preserve natural habitat and ecosystems for common, rare and endangered animal and plants species and their natural processes. Designating areas to be protected from human development ensures everyone will have access to […]

    5 of the World’s Most Spectacular National Parks

    5 of the World’s Most Spectacular National Parks

    The best way to experience what our planet was like before modern humans began to dramatically change the landscape is to go where the wilderness is. There are more than 200,000 protected areas across the globe that, as of mid-2021, covered 16.64 percent of the land and 7.74 percent of oceans. These national parks exemplify […]

    Nature Livestream Camera Leads to Lost Hiker, Rescue

    Nature Livestream Camera Leads to Lost Hiker, Rescue

    A lost hiker in Alaska’s Katmai National Park was rescued after being spotted on a livestream camera that viewers were observing to catch glimpses of brown bears. Viewers were tuning into Explore.org’s Dumpling Mountain livestream, which comes from one of many of the organization’s cameras placed within the park. During this time of year, many […]

    National Park Visitor Spending Created Record High Economic Benefit in 2022

    National Park Visitor Spending Created Record High Economic Benefit in 2022

    Visitor spending around national parks in the U.S. has reached a new high, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior. Visitors in 2022 spent $50.3 billion, supporting 378,400  jobs. “At the Interior Department, we understand that nature is essential to the health, well-being and prosperity of every family and every community in America,” Secretary […]