How to plan the ultimate road trip along Arizona's historic stretch of Route 66
As the famed North American road gears up to celebrate its centenary, head to Arizona; home to the longest remaining stretch ...
Exploring South Dakota’s Black Hills in spring: Snowmobiling, scenic views, and more
I chatted with a bunch of locals to figure out where to go, what to do, and how to make the most of snowmobiling the Black ...
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The National Park Service set a visitation record in 2024. Here are the top sites
Boy did Americans and other visitors make good use of US National Park Service sites in 2024 — enough to set a record. The NPS has reached a new overall milestone, with almost 331.9 million ...
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‘Like a gut punch’: Park Ranger at Badlands laid off
Lydia Jones at Badlands National Park. Photo courtesy of Lydia Jones Lydia Jones is originally from Texas, but she fell in love with South Dakota after moving here in 2021 to work at Badlands ...
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Here’s How Many Employees Each National Park Is Losing
Alex Wild, 35, has been a park ranger for 15 years, working seasonal National Park Service positions for five of the last six years. Then, in 2024, Wild landed his dream job as an interpretive ...
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Rangers panic as Elon Musk’s job cuts remove vital services in national parks
Kathryn Brainerd, 30, was working at Badlands National Park in South Dakota in a temporary role when she received a permanent offer to work at the Appomattox Court House in Virginia, where General ...