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Extreme Heat, Falling Trees, the Plague: Are National Parks Trying to Kill Us?
Falling tree branches are common in Yosemite and have killed two people this summer. The summer tourism season has been dotted with news stories about various tragedies in U.S. national parks. A bear attacked a hiker in Yellowstone, a French couple succumbed to heat and thirst in White Sands National Monument, a kid came down with the plague in Yosemite, and this weekend, two campers were killed by a black oak tree branch, again in Yosemite.
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Search Is on for Graffiti Artist Defacing National Parks
This Instagram photo at Crater Lake in Oregon shows one of the paintings being investigated by the National Park Service. A series of colorful, eerie faces painted on rocks in some of the West’s most famously picturesque landscapes has sparked an investigation by the National Park Service and a furor online. Agents so far have confirmed the images in Yosemite and four other national parks in California, Utah and Oregon.
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WATCH: Surreal Time-Lapse Video of California Parks at Night
Massive trees. A star-filled sky. And … bears? Oh, my. A stunning time-lapse video, “Kings,” showcases Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California.
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How Many of These Top-Rated National Parks Have You Visited?
With many of the sites closed in the winter, the summer is one of the most popular times to visit our national parks. With 4.5 million visitors every year, the Grand Canyon is one of the most visited national parks.
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In Search of the Honey Moon: Awesome Time-Lapse Photos of Red Rock Canyon Park
Red Rock Canyon is ready for its close-up. Los Angeles-based photographer Gavin Heffernan recently made the two-hour drive to the California state park to capture some glorious shots of the giant, amber-toned “honey moon.” The star-filled sky and dramatic cliffs served as a beautiful backdrop. A filmmaker by trade, Heffernan takes photos that have a cinematic feel.
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Go Cheap or Go Home with These Fun, Affordable Summer Vacations
Budget travelers know it’s possible to have an amazing summer vacation without breaking the bank! Here, we’ve rounded up the best in beaches, national parks, mountains, and big-city blowouts—all for under $150 per night. Best known for the Old Faithful geyser, which won’t disappoint with its spectacular display, Yellowstone is also home to 1,000 miles of hiking trails, 67 species of mammals (including bears, moose, and thanks to a successful reintroduction in 1995, more than 300 wolves), and ra
