Winter weather is making its presence known in the Great Smoky Mountains. The U. S. 441, also known as Newfound Gap Road, is expected to close again due to upcoming snowfall. This time, the closure is planned for the evening of December 10th, as announced on the park's social media platform. The ro
The U. S. National Parks have recently updated their list of fee-free days, causing quite a stir. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth are no longer on the list, but President Trump's birthday, which also happens to be Flag Day, has been added. This change comes right after the Trump administra
Starting next year, foreign visitors to some of the most famous U. S. national parks will have to pay more. The National Park Service has announced that international tourists will be charged an extra $100 to enter popular parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. This change is part of a
The U. S. government has decided to charge foreign visitors more to enter national parks. This change is part of a plan to make sure Americans pay less while visitors from other countries help cover the costs of maintaining these parks. The idea is to use the extra money from these fees to improve
Big changes are coming to U. S. national parks. Starting next year, international visitors will pay a lot more to enter. The idea is to make sure they help take care of these special places. For Americans, there's a new annual pass with a familiar price tag. It's still $80, same as before. But ther
The U. S. government is planning to raise prices for international visitors to national parks starting next year. This move comes as fewer tourists from other countries are visiting the U. S. due to political tensions and a decline in foreign tourism. Starting January 1, the annual park pass for no
Starting in January, international tourists will have to pay more to visit popular U. S. national parks like the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone. This change comes after a recent order that aims to use the extra money for park upkeep and conservation. However, it's interesting to note that the same adm
A runner's record-breaking climb on Grand Teton turned into a legal battle. Michelino Sunseri, 33, reached the top and returned in under three hours, setting a new speed record. But his quick route took him onto a restricted trail for just two minutes, leading to a misdemeanor charge from the Nation
In the early 1900s, national parks were more about looks than actual conservation. Park managers would clear underbrush, cut trees for views, and kill thousands of predators like mountain lions and wolves. They didn't realize how much damage they were doing to the ecosystems. Enter George Meléndez W
A tragic accident occurred near Yellowstone National Park, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals and injuries to eight others. The collision involved a pickup truck and a tour van on a highway close to Henry’s Lake State Park in eastern Idaho. This highway is notorious for its heavy traffic,
