Micah Meyer realized his dream. The young man had just completed a three-year trip to the United States, during which he visited every one of the country's 419 national parks. The first steps on this path were taken at the foot of the Washington Monument, and the last ones were taken on the steps...
Tent camps, restrooms and visitor centers in Yosemite National Park have been closed due to the abundance of debris and human feces. The blame is the government shutdown and the suspended disposal of waste. Since December 22, the California park has been closed toilets and visitor centers, ...
Each year, the National Park Service offers free admission tickets for several special days. Black Friday is no exception. Below are 137 national parks that generally charge admission fees, but will be free on Black Friday. Alaska Denali National ...
For some reason, the United States was not at all associated with natural landscapes. Skyscrapers, highways, big cars. Somewhere in the interior of the mainland there is the Grand Canyon. That's all. I heard a glimpse of their National Parks. But, think about it, the park. What is there to do? Walk? So…
On Black Friday, which falls on November 25 this year, Californians will have the opportunity to spend free time in hundreds of state parks and preserves. The list of 116 out of 280 state parks available for visiting is completely free, writes SF...
Of the 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 981 are in the United States. These sites have been selected for their natural or cultural heritage. Among them are the Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania, the Egyptian pyramids, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Grand Canyon in the USA. ...
Dreaming of an active holiday, we imagine climbing to peaks, passing river rapids or descending into caves. It doesn't matter if you are hanging on a rock, catching air currents or standing firmly with your feet on forest soil, in the heart of a mountain or a forest you need a refuge. ...
In August 2016, the US National Park Service, which manages all major parks and many historic sites, will celebrate its centennial. However, America's oldest parks and monuments predate the service that oversees them. The world's first national park, Yellowstone, was founded...