Recent Stories
Sea breezes, bay views draw many to park
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – The calm sea breeze blew strongly enough to shake the trees that surrounded the serene atmosphere of Biscayne National Park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center. On a low-tide part of the day from the visitor center, by facing the right position looking across the beautiful Biscayne Bay, itRead More…
Everglades can be overwhelming for visitors
FLORIDA CITY, Fla. — Just about anybody entering Everglades National Park will be immediately taken by its vast and open landscape. While it initially may underwhelm some as they might be expecting a forest or New Orleans-like swamp, this is a one-of-a-kind ecosystem of water and grass with trees andRead More…
Ellis Island museum tells compelling story
NEW YORK— Jeff Dosik, a librarian at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, sits at the front desk of his office on a rainy Thanksgiving Eve while pondering on the most educational exhibition currently featured at the attraction. “I think ‘Treasures From Home’ is the most educational exhibition weRead More…
Fort’s re-enactments give lessons in history
PENSACOLA, Fla. — “It was awesome. I ain’t never saw a cannon fire, so I loved it. Shook me up a little bit, though. It was cool. I’d definitely come back here to do it again.” Kbrain Jones and his friends got an unexpected history lesson when they arrived atRead More…
GoPro camera enhances park experiences
ESTES PARK, Colo. – As my legs fatigued and my breath shortened, the photo and video enthusiast within me motivated me to keep going. “It’ll all be worth it,” I repeatedly said to myself, trekking higher and higher in altitude. Rocky Mountain National Park – where the majestic mountains nearRead More…
Beginner’s guide to the Everglades
FLORIDA CITY, Fla.- As a senior in college with no concrete plans of staying in South Florida post-graduation, I knew my chances of going to Everglades National Park were quickly disappearing. It’s somewhere I’ve always wanted to go, but I never knew how to plan my trip. When I finallyRead More…
Liberty Bell Center evokes rich history
“Ring Loud that Hallowed BELL! … Ring it till the slave be free…” — R.H. Moore’s “The Liberty Bell” PHILADELPHIA – Steeped in the rich history of America – a nation which prides itself on vanquishing the evils of wrongdoings long passed – tourists and locals alike swarm theRead More…
Park provides grounding yoga experience
ESTES PARK, Colo.— Upon asking a park ranger for “the best places to do yoga” in the Rocky Mountains, a stagnant pause told me that this is a question she probably does not get too often. Yoga is known to bring peace and healing to both the mind and body.Read More…
Park’s lakes offer beauty, hiking trails
ESTES PARK, Colo. – About 28,000 years ago, after the last ice age, Rocky Mountain National Park’s famous lakes were formed. There are now 21 lakes and among those lakes are the park’s most famous, including Bear Lake, Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, and Emerald Lake. These lakes offer a trailRead More…
Estes Park celebrates elk with festival
ESTES PARK, Colo. — As we drive along Trail Ridge Road, high into Rocky Mountain National Park, our ears begin to pop. We’re at almost 10,000 feet, when all of the sudden, the cars in front of us stop suddenly. We peer through the windshield, as our car slows toRead More…
Park offers colorful leaf peeping in fall
ESTES PARK, Colo. – Picture this: Driving up through Rocky Mountain National Park as September creeps into its last remaining calendar days. The temperature on the car thermometer slowly drops one digit at a time – 40, 39, 38, as we increase altitude. Road-trip jams softly play on the radio,Read More…
Estes Park offers getaway for city dwellers
ESTES PARK, Colo.— In this quaint town about 60 miles north of Denver lives a lively population of just under 7,000 people. While the small town might seem like it lacks a large quantity of things to do, it is actually full of high quality nostalgic activities and breathtaking views.Read More…