When we posted 10 mind blowing maps of the United States a few months ago, the feedback was really good. It’s been a while, so here are a few more …
National Parks
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Travel
Storms Reshaped Iceland’s Black Sand Beach — And I’m So Glad We Went When We Did
by joehegby joehegI saw the photos and assumed they were exaggerated. Reynisfjara — Iceland’s famous black sand beach — is one of those places that looks too dramatic to be real. The …
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Parks/Nature
National Parks Go ‘America-First’ in 2026: New Fees, New Free Days, Same Direction
by joehegby joehegIf you’ve ever planned a national park trip around one of the “free entrance days,” you’ll want to take note: the National Park Service is changing how those days work …
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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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Parks/Nature
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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With the Tony Awards happening tonight—and a special performance from the original cast of Hamilton in honor of the musical’s 10th anniversary—there’s no better time to take a step beyond …
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Parks/Nature
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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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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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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Parks/Nature
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 …