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Congaree National Park: Ancient trees, glowing fireflies and miles of hiking

Congaree National Park is located near Columbia central South Carolina. What makes Congaree special is that the park pro ...

Giant salamanders are about to take a once-in-a-year midnight trek

For just one or two nights each spring, spotted salamanders emerge from underground and go in search of vernal mating pools.

6 U.S. National Parks To Visit In March

Each of these U.S. National Parks shines in March for different reasons. Here is why they stand out this month.
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He was Baxter State Park’s 1st ranger when Donn Fendler disappeared on Katahdin

By Gregory Burr On July 17, 1939, Baxter State Park’s first ranger began searching Mount Katahdin for a lost 12-year-old boy ...

There’s a better way to visit crowded national parks

When Will Pattiz learned that Yosemite was eliminating its timed-entry system, he experienced a flashback to 2023. That year, the California national park had halted the reservation system it had ...

Several trails at Acadia National Park closed for Peregrine Falcon nesting

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND, Maine (WABI) - Several trails at Acadia National Park are closed due to Peregrine Falcon nesting season. Impacted trails include Jordan Cliffs Trail, Penobscot East Trail, ...

Acadia National Park temporarily closes 3 trails for peregrine falcon nesting

Three Acadia National Park trails are being temporarily closed to protect endangered peregrine falcons, the park announced Monday. The trails affected are the Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail and ...

National park reservations: What you need to know

Updated rules make it easier to enter some of the country’s most popular parks, but some worry the crowds will return.