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Avoid crowds at the 10 least-visited U.S. national parks
Since its founding on August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service has assembled 419 protected units, of which 62 hold the ...
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The Unexpected Reason You Should Never Put Your National Parks Pass On The Dashboard Of Your Car
Visitors to U.S. national parks may be tempted to buy an America the Beautiful yearly pass, but just avoid this mistake when ...
A strong solar storm heads to Earth. Here's what to know about northern lights
Last spring, the strongest geomagnetic storm in two decades slammed Earth, producing light displays across the Northern ...
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How Mrs. Edge Saved the Birds
Edge walked across Central Park to the American Museum of Natural History, noting the birds she saw along the way. When she entered the small ground-floor room where the National Association of ...
This report says Minnesota's only national park is an 'affordable hidden gem.' Here's why
Minnesota's only national park is one of the country's most affordable hidden gems, according to rankings by HomeToGo, a ...
National parks brace for ‘a hold-your-breath year’ as the season heats up
As peak season in many US national parks begins, families heading outdoors during spring break might need to pack their ...
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Trump administration plans offshore oil leasing in Alaska's 'High Arctic'
A new multiyear offshore program, to be unveiled soon, will include a reconfigured Arctic area where future lease sales will ...
Try this Norwegian Arctic lodge for an intro to pack-rafting
On a trip to Norway's Alta, get an off-the-radar taste of the wild with river-rafting and hiking beneath the midnight sun.
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Budget cuts and bathrooms: An ongoing struggle at US national parks
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, CO ‒ Struggling to find a restroom at some National Park Service sites this spring? You're in good company. Need relief in Utah’s Arches National Park?