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Cliff Tower House in Mesa Verde, a national park founded by women.
Posted inHistory

The story of two National Parks founded by women

Avatar photo by Will De Man March 14, 2025March 17, 2025

Who founded the national parks? The average American would probably say Theodore Roosevelt. Someone with a little deeper knowledge might point to John Muir. While these men were both national figures in the conversation movement, the majority of national parks were championed by local movements. In almost every case, one individual rose above the rest […]

Photos of Ann Houghton provided by the NPS.
Posted inPolice & Fire

Missing hiker found dead at Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 3, 2025February 3, 2025
Josh Shapiro, Trails Forever supervisor, cuts the ribbon for Ramsey Cascades Trail. NPS
Posted inHiking

Park-favorite Ramsey Cascades Trail reopens to hikers after three years of restoration

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 21, 2024November 21, 2024
The Old Guide's Cemetery in Mammoth Cave National Park. The first cave explorer and several tuberculosis patients are buried just a short hike from the visitor's center.
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Tales from National Parks to add some scare to spooky season

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson October 30, 2024October 31, 2024
A fallen tree has detroyed a portion of the boardwalk in Congaree National Park.
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Recovery and closures in the national parks after Hurricane Helene

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson October 1, 2024October 1, 2024
Aerial view from a helicopter of Flint Gap Fire in Great Smoky Mountains on September 12, 2024.
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Wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains now 95% contained.

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 25, 2024

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