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Deadliest National Park in the U.S. Revealed
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Jon D. B.
Alongside the top 10, a new study reveals the deadliest national park in the United States’ National Park Service per…
The National Park System contains more than 400 national park sites across the United States. At Outsider, our goal is to educate readers about all of them. From Yosemite to the Great Smoky Mountains, we have all the information needed to get the most out of each outdoors adventure.
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OutdoorsParksA Hard Year: Yellowstone National Park Visitation Fell 32% in 2022
by Jon D. B.June 2022’s catastrophic flooding had a profound impact on Yellowstone visitation as the national park’s newly-released data shows.By the National…
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NewsOutdoorsParksGreat Smoky Mountains National Park Saw Second Busiest Year Ever in 2022
by Jon D. B.Great Smoky Mountains’ 2022 visitation was more than more Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon national parks’ combined.Surpassing 12 million yearly…
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OutdoorsParksHistoric Tennessee Home Could Be Added to the National Park System
by Jim CaseyPresident James K. Polk’s federal-style home in Columbia, Tennessee (about 40 miles southwest of Nashville), could be added to the…
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NewsOutdoorsParksSequoia National Park Officials Reopen Giant Forest to the Public
by Jon D. B.As Sequoia National Park completes repairs following California’s devastating winter storms, visitors will finally be able to return to the…
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NewsOutdoorsParksPrescribed Fires Coming to Great Smoky Mountains National Park This Spring: What to Know
by Jon D. B.Areas of Great Smoky Mountains National Park‘s beloved Cades Cove will be set ablaze this spring during prescribed burns. Here’s…
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NewsOutdoorsParksBackpacker Completes 25-Year Quest to Conquer Every Trail in Yellowstone National Park
It took a quarter of a century, navigating blizzard conditions, contending with grizzly bears, and suffering multiple injuries, but outdoor…
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NewsOutdoorsParksHere’s How to Snag Parking Tags to Get Into Great Smoky Mountains National Park this Spring
by Jon D. B.Starting March 1, visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM) will be required to purchase and display a valid…
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OutdoorsParksCongaree National Park Lodging: Campgrounds, Cabins and Securing Reservations
by Amy MyersLocated in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Congaree National Park is home to an incredibly vital ecosystem that boasts unique biodiversity full…
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OutdoorsParksHow U.S. National Parks Are Celebrating Veterans Day 2022
by Amy MyersEvery year, the National Park Service offers free entry for all visitors as a way to celebrate and honor those…
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OutdoorsParksTop 10 Things to Do in North Cascades National Park
by Jon D. B.Love snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes, ancient forests, and boundless wildlife? If North Cascades National Park (NOCA) wasn’t on your bucket…
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OutdoorsParksChannel Islands National Park Lodging: Campgrounds, Cabins, Securing Reservations
by Amy MyersLocated just off the coast of Santa Barbara lies the most breathtaking waterfront destinations in all of SoCal – these…
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OutdoorsParksTop 10 Things to Know About North Cascades National Park: PHOTOS
by Jon D. B.The alpine landscape of northern Washington’s North Cascades National Park (NOCA) is as fascinating as it is unique among the…
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OutdoorsParksTop 10 Things to Do in Everglades National Park
by Jon D. B.Love wildlife? Water? Both? Everglades National Park (EVER) is the ultimate wetland wilderness and offers enough exploration for multiple lifetimes.In…
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NewsOutdoorsParksPresident Biden Just Designated the Newest National Park, And It’s in Texas
by Jon D. B.On October 18, 2022, President Biden signed a new National Historic Site Act designating the latest addition to the National…
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OutdoorsParksTop 10 Things to Know About Everglades National Park: PHOTOS
by Jon D. B.Both a national park and a U.N. World Heritage Site, Everglades National Park (EVER) is steeped in endless flora, fauna,…
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NewsOutdoorsParksEndangered Species Found in California Creek for the First Time
Just over a year ago, Mill Creek saw some renovations including the removal of a dam that had long been…
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OutdoorsParksTop 10 Things to Do in Badlands National Park
by Jon D. B.Badlands National Park (BADL) is far more welcoming than its name, and boasts some of the best off-trail exploration in…
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OutdoorsParksTop 10 Things to Know About Badlands National Park: PHOTOS
by Jon D. B.South Dakota’s Badlands National Park has one of the most complicated and fascinating legacies of any American landmark.In this 244,000…
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OutdoorsParksTop 10 Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park
by Jon D. B.Want to explore a planet’s worth of incredible trails, rock formations, unreal plants, and stunning night skies all in one…