Veterans turn to stewardship at national parks, the outdoors for a second ‘tour of duty’
Driving the winding roads and long tunnel up into Yosemite National Park, Mark O’Loughlin was awestruck.
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10 Best playgrounds and parks in North East England
North East England’s these fun and nice playgrounds and parks all have charms, some use large-scale adventure facilities and cool water activities to attract kids, some can bring different family experiences depending on mini trains, themed mazes, and nature exploration. When choosing a park or a playground, you can arrange suitable activities according to children’s…
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Nine in ten say National Parks can support wellbeing, new research finds
A survey of 3,000 people highlights widespread support for National Parks’ role in wellbeing and nature, with an accessible coastal scheme in Wales among the projects featured.
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Visitor spending at state parks hits $1.2 billion
Styers siblings (from left) Khyrah, 8, Khalesi, 8, and Gavin, 12, all of Claysburg, fish near the spillway at Canoe Creek State Park on Friday afternoon. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski
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Can Big Tech Save National Parks? millions of dollars say yes
The vast, untouched landscapes of national parks make them special, but they also present challenges. How do you preserve the rugged character of these areas while also protecting visitors, monitoring wildlife, and employing staff effectively? Increasingly, it seems that AI and cutting-edge technologies like Starlink are the answer. The National Park Foundation (NPF), a nonprofit
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Extreme heat wreaks havoc on national parks: What you need to know
Hazardous air quality due to wildfires. A severe storm caused landslides. Flash floods through inevitable slot valleys. The Great Outdoors often requires us to consider the threat of natural disasters — but this summer has been exceptionally frightening for those who want to spend time in nature. Extreme weather has caused dangerous conditions for many
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Road trip rules for driving in national parks keep you and the wildlife safe
Swissmediavision/Getty Images When the United States declared Yellowstone a public park in 1872, the concept of a national park was relatively unique. Among the world’s government-protected landscapes, Bogd Khan Uul in Mongolia and Main Ridge in Tobago are among the few that are older than Yellowstone National
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The Pebble Flow is a $132K electric camper that parks itself like a giant RC toy
The RV industry has spent decades making campers bigger, lighter, and more luxurious. Startup Pebble decided to ask a different question: What if your travel trailer behaved more like a smartphone than a box on wheels? California-based Pebble has officially begun customer deliveries of the Magic Pack-equipped Pebble Flow, marking a major milestone for one
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Mysteries and thrills set in amusement parks and summer camps
The sunscreen is in the air, the mosquitoes are buzzing, and hopefully your AC is on at maximum speed. That’s right, we’re in the middle of summer. For many people, summer comes with memories of summer camp – from sleepaways to week-long art or sports-themed editions – and trips to the amusement park for all
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The fight over Yosemite National Park’s timed-entry system reaches a new stage
Yosemite is one of the crown jewels of the National Park System — So it’s no surprise that it attracts millions of visitors annually. For many years, the National Park Service (NPS) used a timed entry system to control crowds at this popular park. In 2026, the Department of the Interior (DOI) abandoned this method,