We’ve been fortunate enough to visit the Grand Canyon before, but like most people, we stayed on the South Rim—the more popular and accessible side of the park. The North …
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Gov’t Asked National Park Visitors to Report “Negative” Signage. The Malicious Compliance Has Been *Chef’s Kiss*
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNot long ago, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered all U.S. national parks to post signs asking visitors to report any information that tells a negative story about the site or …
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Sexually Suggestive TikTok Videos to Raise Awareness of National Parks Cuts Are Going Viral
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you think of our country’s national parks, you probably think of words like “beautiful.” “Impressive.” Maybe even “Majestic.” But “Hot?” “Risqué?” “Libidinous?” I mean, I like a “Grand Tetons” …
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Exploring El Morro: Puerto Rico’s Iconic Fortress and Must-See Historic Site
by joehegby joehegDuring our travels, I like to “collect” National Park Service sites. Sometimes we plan a trip around visiting a park, like Yosemite or Carlsbad Caverns, but other times, these sites …
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The National Park Service controls many popular destinations, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Valley Forge, the Statue of Liberty and the Grand Canyon. However, I bet many people don’t know that the …
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Pierce Brosnan in Hot Water After Rookie Tourist Mistake
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI don’t know about you, but I find it kind of soothing to know that celebrities really ARE the same as you and me. There was a time when Shaq’s …
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When Joe and I made plans to go to the Biltmore mansion with my cousin and his better half, we had set plans for the first two days. After that, …
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Why is That A National Park, Forest, Monument, Wilderness or Memorial?
by joehegby joehegThere are many reasons why people enjoy visiting national parks. One of the key reasons is to witness the natural beauty and awe-inspiring landscapes, wildlife, and geological formations that the …
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Lahaina’s 150-Year-Old Banyan Tree Showing Signs of Life
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe wildfires that decimated Maui’s historic city of Lahaina were devastating and made for hardship beyond belief. The 2,200 acres of fires caused: 97 confirmed deaths (revised from 115 a …
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One of my best memories of our visit to Southeast Asia was our trip to the Kuang Si Waterfalls. Located approximately 30 km from Luang Prabang, Kuang Si village is …