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    Wildfires Force Yet Another Popular Park to Shut Down for the Season

    by joeheg July 25, 2025
    by joeheg July 25, 2025

    When the North Rim of the Grand Canyon closed earlier this summer due to the devastating Dragon Fire, it rightfully made national headlines. But that high-profile closure isn’t the only …

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    The Grand Canyon Lodge Has Been Destroyed by Wildfire

    by joeheg July 14, 2025
    by joeheg July 14, 2025

    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 SharonKurheg July 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 1, 2025

    Not 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 SharonKurheg June 6, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 6, 2025

    When 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 joeheg March 13, 2025
    by joeheg March 13, 2025

    During 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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    Most Visited National Park Location Closed Until Further Notice

    by joeheg October 8, 2024
    by joeheg October 8, 2024

    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 SharonKurheg January 1, 2024
    by SharonKurheg January 1, 2024

    I 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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    Our Unfortunate Drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway

    by SharonKurheg November 27, 2023
    by SharonKurheg November 27, 2023

    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 joeheg September 20, 2023
    by joeheg September 20, 2023

    There 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 SharonKurheg September 20, 2023
    by SharonKurheg September 20, 2023

    The 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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