The Salmon Life Cycle - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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Experience a park so rich it supports 19 distinct ecosystems with over 2,000 plant and animal species. Go for a hike, enjoy a vista, have a picnic or learn about the centuries of overlapping history from California’s indigenous cultures, Spanish colonialism, the Mexican Republic, US military expansion and the growth of San Francisco. All of this and more awaits you, so get out and find your park.| www.nps.gov
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.| www.nps.gov
The Tower is an astounding geologic feature that protrudes out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills. It is considered sacred by Northern Plains Indians and indigenous people. Hundreds of parallel cracks make it one of the finest crack climbing areas in North America. Devils Tower entices us to learn more, explore more and define our place in the natural and cultural world.| www.nps.gov
Polly Wood’s Ordinary served travelers on the Buchanan to Liberty Turnpike and visitors to the Peaks of Otter from the early 1830s to the late 1850s. It is a good example of the simple, rather rough and ready, accommodation, which was characteristic of the period. The ordinary is a reminder that the Peaks of Otter settlement was not isolated, but has been visited by travelers throughout its history.| www.nps.gov
Boating is allowed on most of Yellowstone Lake and on Lewis Lake.| www.nps.gov
Yellowstone has a designated backcountry campsite system and a Backcountry Use Permit is required for overnight stays.| www.nps.gov
Bear management in Yellowstone National Park| www.nps.gov
The map offers a quick snapshot of current trail and campsite status. Below the map is more detailed information regarding the condition of the trail, further descriptions of trail closures, warnings, and known hazards. Please make sure to review both the backcountry conditions map and the Area Conditions Detail Section of this page| www.nps.gov
Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 3,500 square miles in the northwest corner of Wyoming (3% of the park is in Montana and 1% is in Idaho).| www.nps.gov
Current weather, road, stream, news in Yellowstone National Park.| www.nps.gov
A variety of webcams provide live views throughout Yellowstone.| www.nps.gov
infrastructure, transportation, strategic priorities| www.nps.gov
Grand Teton National Park covers nearly 310,000 acres of mountains, lakes, and plains including the major peaks of the Teton Range and the northern half of the valley of Jackson Hole. Grand Teton is open all year, though some areas of the park are inaccessible by car from approximately November through May due to seasonal winter closures.| www.nps.gov
The Denali Depot, open year-round (though mainly busy only in summer), serves as the main railroad stop for visitors arriving in Denali by train.| www.nps.gov
Built in 2005, the Denali Visitor Center and its surrounding "campus" are worth a stop, either at the beginning or end of your trip.| www.nps.gov
The visitor facilities at Mount Rushmore National Memorial are open all year, seven days a week, with the exception of December 25th. On December 25th, weather permitting, the parking structure and grounds remain open, but all buildings are closed.| www.nps.gov
While no commercial horse rental or day rides are available in the park, Badlands offers horse owners a chance to explore the Badlands Wilderness Area, consisting of 64,000 acres of eroded spires and mixed-grass prairie, or other areas of the park via horseback. Horseback riding is allowed in any area of the park outside of marked trails, roads, highways, and developed areas. Since there are no designated horse trails, topographic maps are useful for exploring the badlands and can be purchase...| www.nps.gov
Today, the Museum of African American History operates the Abiel Smith School. NPS Photo/Matt Teuten| www.nps.gov
The following article was originally published on Smith Court Stories, a digital classroom for teachers and students. Please visit the digital classroom for more articles about Activism at Smith Court.| www.nps.gov
The following article was originally published on Smith Court Stories, a digital classroom for teachers and students. Please visit the digital classroom for more articles about Education at Smith Court.| www.nps.gov
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The video player supports keyboard control through a set of keyboard shortcuts. This allows your viewers to be able to have effortless and accessible video experience with just the keyboard. With just a few keystrokes, you can tab to the a video player on the page and then use the provided shortcuts to begin playback. The player keyboard shortcuts are active when you tab into the player or after you have clicked into it. To disable the shortcuts, just tab or click outside of the player.| www.nps.gov
Forty-five miles of rustic carriage roads, the gift of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. and family, weave around the mountains and valleys of Acadia National Park. Rockefeller, a skilled horseman, wanted to travel on motor-free byways via horse and carriage into the heart of Mount Desert Island. His construction efforts from 1913 to 1940 resulted in roads with sweeping vistas and close-up views of the landscape.| www.nps.gov
Photo by Joe Philipson, Friends of Acadia| www.nps.gov
Nathaniel Moreno, NPS Collection| www.nps.gov
Hiking, Maps, Walking, Trails| www.nps.gov
100-vehicle parking lot including bus & RV parking spaces.| www.nps.gov
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The Sunset Trail is the longest trail in Hot Springs National Park, covering approximately 10 miles one way or complete the 15-17 mile loop. It completes a circuit near the inner edge of the park boundary. Crossing all types of terrain, the trail makes its way through the most remote areas of the park. Due to the length of this trail, it is frequently broken up into three separate sections: West Mountain (2.8 miles), Sugarloaf Mountain (2.6 miles), and Stonebridge Road (3.8 miles). The Sunset...| www.nps.gov
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Crosswalk sign on West Mountain NPS Photo/Mitch Smith| www.nps.gov
Things to Know before you Visit| www.nps.gov
In 1877 local mill owner Enoch Woolman built a wooden observation tower at the summit of Hot Springs Mountain to allow visitors to enjoy the view of the surrounding region. In 1906 a new steel tower opened on Hot Springs Mountain on land leased by Charles N. Rix, president of Arkansas National Bank, and the old Woolman Observatory was removed. Rix Tower included an elevator to carry visitors to the top, where they could view an area estimated by Superintendent Scott Smith to cover a radius of...| www.nps.gov
Bathhouse Row is a place to stroll and enjoy the beautiful architecture of the bathhouse buildings. NPS photo/Mitch Smith| www.nps.gov
National parks are exciting places for pets to visit with their family while on vacation. Sometimes these new places can be so exciting as to be overstimulating. Join these events to learn how to have a positive experience with your pet in unfamiliar environments. Learn the B.A.R.K. principles so you and your pet can have a safe and fun visit anytime you go to a national park. This program is part of the Healthy People Healthy Parks Initiative. B.A.R.K. stands for:| www.nps.gov
A canal needs a specific level of water for boats to use it. The Ohio & Erie Canal was maintained at a depth of four feet. Here the canal must cross the Cuyahoga River’s largest tributary, Tinkers Creek. Using technology first developed by the Romans, canal engineers made an aqueduct to carry the built waterway over the natural stream. Originally it was a bit farther north. However, shortly after the canal was constructed, Tinkers Creek flooded the aqueduct, proving how unpredictable it can...| www.nps.gov
The Pine Grove Trailhead is a junction point in Virginia Kendall Park’s interconnected trail system. Here you can access the 1.8-mile Ledges Trail, which loops around a towering sandstone outcropping. You can also access the Pine Grove Trail, named after the number of planted pine trees further along the 2.2-mile trail.| www.nps.gov
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The striking rock Ledges create a plateau at a high point in the Cuyahoga Valley uplands. The Ledges Trailhead sits on the top of the plateau. The connector trail behind the bulletin board leads to the 1.8-mile Ledges Trail. It circles the plateau and provides stunning views of the Sharon Sandstone and Conglomerate rock formation.| www.nps.gov
Coal industrialist Hayward Kendall willed his private retreat, later named Virginia Kendall Park, to the people of Ohio following his death in 1927. The Civilian Conservation Corps built Kendall Lake in 1934-1935 by damming Salt Run. At the time Akron Metropolitan Park District (now Summit Metro Parks) managed the property. For years, people flocked here in the summer for the swimming beach and in the winter for the toboggan run and ice skating. Today’s national park visitors come to fish a...| www.nps.gov
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Ticks can be found in tall grasses, on ground cover, and near structures and woodpiles. They cannot jump, fly, or fall from trees but will attach to pets and people as they walk by.| www.nps.gov
The Ohio & Erie Canal traveled through the Cuyahoga Valley on its way to connecting the Ohio River with Lake Erie. Wherever this man-made ditch went, change followed: change for the Cuyahoga Valley, the region, and the nation. In the wake of the canal came prosperity, a national transportation system, and a national market economy. As you travel on the Towpath Trail, consider how the canal beside you once transformed the country.| www.nps.gov
For details about taking your service animal on the train, read the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad policies.| www.nps.gov
Riding the Towpath Trail. NPS / DJR| www.nps.gov
Length (miles)| www.nps.gov
Courtesy of Rocky Mountain Conservancy| www.nps.gov
Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.| www.nps.gov
The Perdido Key area features multiple beach access crossovers, a small boat launch, day-use pavilions with restrooms, an accessible boardwalk nature trail, and a multi-use path. All facilities such as restrooms, pavilions, grills, and more, are located in the Rosamond Johnson area directly after passing through the entrance station. An entrance fee is required for this area. There is no roadside parking or RV parking throughout the area.| www.nps.gov
While you’re there, spend some time at a nearby national park—there are more than 400 to choose from! You can relax, explore nature, find your recreation zone, discover culture, experience history, and have fun.| www.nps.gov
Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.| www.nps.gov
Visitor Center and Bookstore are Open| www.nps.gov
Junior Rangers and their families get to explore the sights, sounds, and scents of nature, experiencing the wildlife, plants, rocks, and history that make each park unique. NPS/ Brady Richards| www.nps.gov
A Trip Plan is a written plan that captures important details about your travel itinerary and plans while visiting a national park or any outdoor wilderness area. A Trip plan can be shared with Search and Rescue authorities to help them locate you if you don’t return at the end of your activity (e.g. hike) when expected.| www.nps.gov
Click the image to download the NPS Outdoor Emergency Plan | www.nps.gov
Heading out to a national park? Make sure you pack the 10 Essentials! | www.nps.gov
Welcome to the Denali Puppy Cam!| www.nps.gov
A group of visitors and a park ranger take a safe selfie at Yellowstone NPS/Matt Ludin| www.nps.gov
Located right on the rim of Grand Canyon, El Tovar Hotel features a fine dining room, lounge, gift shop, and newsstand. Guests can expect full bell service, a lobby concierge, and in-room dining.| www.nps.gov
Fort Funston is a great place to lay out and soak up some sun on a fog-free day. But no matter the weather, Fort Funston is a primo spot to chill with your dog friends on or off leash.| www.nps.gov
Repairs of and maintenance of roads, buildings, utility systems, and other structures and facilities that were not able to be addressed when they should have been and are now delayed for a future date are known as “deferred maintenance.”| www.nps.gov
Craters of the Moon is a vast ocean of lava flows with scattered islands of cinder cones and sagebrush. We invite you to explore this "weird and scenic landscape" where yesterday's volcanic events are likely to continue tomorrow.| www.nps.gov
At the beginning of the 20th century, the world was hungry for copper. Copper was essential for building ships, locomotives, and automobiles. Every home needed copper pipes. Electricity was the energy of the future, and copper wire was the key to bringing electricity to the world. In 1900, two prospectors discovered the richest deposit of copper ore left in the American West. The copper was on a steep, rocky peak surrounded by rivers of ice in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness. This region ...| www.nps.gov
The North Rim developed area is closed for the remainder of the 2025 season because of damage and losses from the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. Details| www.nps.gov
NPS Photo / Sarah Hayes| www.nps.gov
DENA shuttle info - destinations, schedules, etc.| www.nps.gov
Campground Basics| www.nps.gov
Predicted occupancy suggests how busy this parking lot will be at various times of day, on various days of the week. However, please note that the lot might actually be busier or less full on a given day than what the prediction is. Consider using the Riley Creek Shuttle or your local hotel shuttle to avoid hassles with parking.| www.nps.gov
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Backcountry Registration and Permitting| www.nps.gov
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Do not leave your pet in a closed vehicle. If the air temperature outside is 80 degrees F, it will only take two minutes for the temperature inside your vehicle to reach over 94 degrees. Within an hour it can reach over 120 degrees F. Glacier National Park frequently sees days well in excess of 90 degrees, increasing those internal car temperatures dramatically. | www.nps.gov
Closed Waters / Season and Limits / Stocking and Native Fish / Fish ID / Bait and Equipment / Boating Permits / Cleaning Fish / Ice Fishing| www.nps.gov
Why are there firewood policies?| www.nps.gov
Binoculars will help you identify more birds at a distance, such as this American oystercatcher (haematopus palliatus) and laughing gull (leucophaeus atricilla). This photo was taken through a spotting scope. © Nathan King| www.nps.gov
speech at the 1852 Syracuse Convention that is credited for convincing Anthony to join the women’s rights movement.In 1853 Anthony campaigned for women's property rights in New York State, speaking at meetings, collecting signatures for petitions, and lobbying the state legislature. Anthony circulated petitions for married women's property rights and woman suffrage. She addressed the National Women’s Rights Convention in 1854 and urged more petition campaigns. In 1854 she wrote to Matild...| www.nps.gov
Biologists from the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) captured a mountain lion in the Griffith Park area on March 28.| www.nps.gov
Mary McLeod Bethune pictured with President Harry S. Truman, Madame Vijaya Pandit, Dr. Ralph J. Bunche National Archives| www.nps.gov
An official website of the United States government| www.nps.gov
NPS Photo / M. Reed| www.nps.gov
A wide angle view inside the crown of the Statue of Liberty. NPS| www.nps.gov
An official website of the United States government| www.nps.gov
Primary Security Screening| www.nps.gov
When a species is invasive...| www.nps.gov
Wilderness permits are reserved by entry trailhead and date of entry Once you know those, follow this timeline to make a reservation. | www.nps.gov
This chart shows Half Dome preseason lottery applications by day of the week. | www.nps.gov
Contact district visitor centers for current conditions before beginning any backcountry trip. | www.nps.gov
A ranger presents an evening program at The Needles campground NPS/Kirsten Kearse| www.nps.gov
Wilderness Backpacking Permits are required for all overnight hikes, year-round. For the most up to date information on how to obtain a permit, visit our Wilderness Trip Planner page. | www.nps.gov
The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace| www.nps.gov
Coastal Group Camp Sarah Bouska, NPS| www.nps.gov
The first thing you should do when you arrive at your camping area is secure your food, garbage, and any other scented items. This includes canned food and dehydrated food.| www.nps.gov
With some research before your trip, you can time your hikes well and avoid being held up on the wrong side of a tidal restriction from your destination. You can also check to see if your timeframe is appropriate for your route to be passable. Throughout the year, there are periods of higher tides where several locations become impassible during daylight hours, sometimes for several days at a time.| www.nps.gov
