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After a thousand probationary National Park Service (NPS) employees were laid off during Valentine’s Day weekend, many parks are now grappling with the consequences and challenges of having fewer staff. A reduced workforce, combined with a federal hiring freeze and the delayed hiring of thousands of essential seasonal NPS workers,… Read more »

After the relatively quiet winter months, March is the first month of the year where visitation visibly starts to rise across the National Park System. Some parks are at their busiest this time of year, while others are still much less crowded than in the busy summer season. Most parks,… Read more »

On Friday, February 14—Valentine’s Day—and the following holiday weekend, a thousand probationary employees of the National Park Service (NPS) received an email in their inbox saying that they were being terminated. This round of firings, which is part is a much grander effort by the Trump administration to reduce the… Read more »

According to the National Park Service, “hot springs are the most common hydrothermal features in Yellowstone.” And indeed, you can find these colorful pools at various locations throughout the park. In fact, every single geyser basin in Yellowstone National Park—whether minor or major—has its own share of hot springs, which… Read more »

Wind blows through your hair while sun rays hit your scalp. Your favorite music streams from your car’s speaker boxes. Open views of the Shenandoah Valley alternate with thick forest scenery. As you zoom past yet another spectacular viewpoint, a deer scurries back into the brush. If you’re lucky, you… Read more »

Glacier Bay National Park is one of the most extraordinary national parks in the United States, featuring magnificent tidewater glaciers, snow-capped mountains, and an abundance of wildlife. Located in southeastern Alaska, this remote and pristine park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, adventurers, and photographers alike. However, due to… Read more »