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93-year-old hiker becomes oldest on record to climb Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome
There’s no age limit on adventure – a point proven by 93-year-old Everett Kalin, who recently became the oldest person…
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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NewsOutdoorsParksYellowstone’s June 2023 saw 61% visitation increase over 2022
Yellowstone National Park (YELL) hosted almost 1 million people in a single month this June, more than double the visitors…
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NewsOutdoorsParksOne year ago today, the Historic Yellowstone Flood changed the national park forever
“One year ago today, our team faced one of the most significant challenges in Yellowstone’s history,” park officials begin in…
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OutdoorsParksIs the wildlife of national parks actually wild?
From isolation to habituation, national parks present challenges to wildlife while protecting them simultaneously. So are these animals truly wild?As…
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NewsOutdoorsParksMust-know tips before visiting Yellowstone National Park this summer
Ready to tackle Yellowstone this summer? These tips, straight from rangers, are the must-knows you can’t miss.Planning ahead is the…
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NewsOutdoorsParksGrandma Joy becomes oldest person to visit all 63 National Parks
Brad Ryan and his 93-year-old grandmother, Joy, began their journey to visit all U.S. National Parks seven years ago. And…
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NewsOutdoorsParksHurricane Ridge Day Lodge burns to the ground in Olympic National Park
Tragic news out of Washington’s Olympic National Park as the beloved Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge has been completely lost to…
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NewsOutdoorsParksYellowstone National Park to fully re-open thru May, weather permitting
The Yellowstone National Park entrances and roads that are not open year-round will re-open to the public throughout May. Find…
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NewsOutdoorsParksGoogle Maps national parks update lets you download NPS maps from search
Now, instead of having to search by local area names, Google Maps users can search specific national parks then download…
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NewsOutdoorsParksYosemite National Park expecting more major flooding, closures
In anticipation of “major flooding,” Yosemite National Park will close the majority of the park to public access starting this…
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NewsOutdoorsParksIt’s almost time for Synchronous Firefly Viewing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
If you haven’t made it to the Synchronous Firefly Viewing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, make this the year….
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NewsOutdoorsParksNational Park Week: The best park views on Instagram
Love national parks? Some of the best views from across America are on Instagram, and we’ve gathered them in celebration…
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OutdoorsParksNational Parks Journal: North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park is that Less-Traveled Path Worth Traveling
America is vast. Enormous, in fact. For those prone to wander, how do we choose that next U.S. destination? The…
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OutdoorsParksTwo New National Monument Parks Coming in Nevada and Texas
“Our national wonders are literally the envy of the world,″ President Joe Biden said as he revealed the National Park…
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OutdoorsParksDeadliest National Park in the U.S. Revealed
Alongside the top 10, a new study reveals the deadliest national park in the United States’ National Park Service per…
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OutdoorsParksA Hard Year: Yellowstone National Park Visitation Fell 32% in 2022
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
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
President 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
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
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
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
Located 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
Every 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
Love snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes, ancient forests, and boundless wildlife? If North Cascades National Park (NOCA) wasn’t on your bucket…
