by In the second installment of ASK A RANGER, we talk to Ranger Kaiti May. Over the past year, I have gotten to know Ranger Kaiti May through Twitter, as she is a regular participant in the #ParkChat conversations each Wednesday Night at 6pm PST. Kaiti is one of the brave souls that are dedicating their lives to …
Junior Ranger Day in Washington State’s National Parks
On Saturday, April 18th, National Parks around the country will he holding their annual Junior Ranger Day. The Junior Ranger Day is part of National Park Week, a weeklong celebration of the parks, offering free entrance on the weekend and numerous programs focusing on the splendor of America’s protected lands. Around the nation, National Parks …
Road to Old Faithful and Canyon Now Open In Yellowstone
On Friday, April 17th 2015, two of Yellowstone National Park’s most iconic locations will be accessible by car, marking the start of summer operations in America’s first National Park. Starting at 8am on Friday, access to Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone will be open to vehicle traffic for the first time in …
Nine Incredible Mount Rainier Area Hikes
Mount Rainier Park tends to get overlooked by everyone, which is a funny thing to say about a volcano rising over 14,409 feet above sea level. Mount Rainier is one of the most visible and iconic mountains in North America, and is located 54 miles from the city of Seattle, which sits just above sea …
7 Jaw-Dropping Backpacking Trips in Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is constantly one of America’s most-visited National Parks, yet few take the time to explore more than a mile or so off trail. With 611 miles of trails in the park, and nearly one million acres of wilderness to explore, backpacking in Olympic National Park gets you up close and personal to …
Doug’s April Adventures in Yellowstone
Earlier in April, Doug travelled to Yellowstone National Park, and updated his journeys through this long scrolling post. The post is currently still in the works, as internet issues caused delays in updates. The newest pictures are available by scrolling to the title and taking a gander at the awesome wilderness of America’s First National Park, through …
By the Numbers: The Lack of Snowpack in the West
Anyone living out west knows that this year has been usually warm, easily seen by glancing at any of our normally snowcapped peaks. While we know that this year’s El Nino has been tough, what is most shocking is that it is one of the worst snowfall years in history. The snowpack for the 6 …
Bighorn Sheep Return to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks
Yosemite and Sequoia National Park are now, once again, home to Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, something the region hasn’t seen for over a century. Between March 26th and 29th, 12 sheep (9 ewes and 3 rams) were placed in remote regions of both of these California National Parks, specifically to the Cathedral Range in Yosemite National Park and …
The Changing Climate Around America’s Rainforest
It is March 27th, 2015. After two straight days in the 60s with mostly sun, the world as I know it is changing before my very eyes. The Olympic Peninsula has been declared by Jay Inslee, the governor of Washington State, to be in a drought.
Ten Essential Things every Kid should have in their Backpack
Hey kids, A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article titled: “18 Tips for an Amazing Family Trip into America’s Wilderness“. In it, I shared some really smart ideas and tips on how you parents can get your family ready for a cool trip into the outdoors.