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National Parks brace for crowds, heat, and hazards over July Fourth holiday

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson 17 hours agoJuly 3, 2025

National parks across the country are preparing for one of the busiest weekends of the year as visitors flood iconic landscapes to celebrate Independence Day. From the granite cliffs of Acadia to the alpine lakes of the Tetons and the red rocks of Zion, officials are urging travelers to plan ahead, recreate responsibly, and expect […]

Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah, USA, just as the last rays of sun were hitting it.
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Crowds and high temps at Arches and Canyonlands this Fourth of July weekend

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

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National parks across the country are preparing for one of the busiest weekends of the year as visitors flood iconic landscapes to celebrate Independence Day. The puppy cam is live in Denali National Park! It might not reach a hundred ninety-nine degrees, but temps in the Grand Canyon are often in the triple digits throughout the summer. Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is officially open for the season. A grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park recently reminded visitors why there’s no such thing as “bear-proof.” Glacier National Park is temporarily offering a Many Glacier Day Hiker Shuttle as a way for day hikers to access Many Glacier Valley from July 1, 2025 to September 21, 2025 during construction in the Swiftcurrent area.
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