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San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Thousands rally across CA in wake of Trump administration's cuts to National Park Service

Protests at national parks highlight grassroots efforts to protect public lands and civil servants amid potential federal layoffs.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip

Layoffs in public land management agencies raise concerns about summer visitor experiences amid ongoing staffing shortages and a ruling requiring rehiring.
fromBikeMag
3 months ago
Bicycling

Keep Your Trails Tidy and Support Public Lands with Black Diamond's Latest Promotion

San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Thousands rally across CA in wake of Trump administration's cuts to National Park Service

Protests at national parks highlight grassroots efforts to protect public lands and civil servants amid potential federal layoffs.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How Trump Cuts Could Change Your Summer Hiking Trip

Layoffs in public land management agencies raise concerns about summer visitor experiences amid ongoing staffing shortages and a ruling requiring rehiring.
fromBikeMag
3 months ago
Bicycling

Keep Your Trails Tidy and Support Public Lands with Black Diamond's Latest Promotion

fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Trump doubles down on Alcatraz reopening with officials' SF visit

Pam Bondi will reopen Alcatraz the same day Trump lets her release the Epstein files. So, never,” Izzy Gardon, Newsom's director of communications, told SFGATE.
California
#outdoor-activities
California
fromwww.7x7.com
2 months ago

The results are in. These state parks were voted California's best in 2025.

California State Parks offer a diverse alternative for getaways amid national park funding cuts.
California
fromwww.7x7.com
2 months ago

The results are in. These state parks were voted California's best in 2025.

California State Parks offer a diverse alternative for getaways amid national park funding cuts.
#visitor-tips
#conservation
#trump-administration
Washington Nationals
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

National Parks Had a Record Year. Trump Officials Appear to Want It Kept Quiet.

Record national park visitation coincides with significant staff cuts by the Trump administration, raising concerns over park accessibility and safety.
Washington Nationals
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

National park visits hit record high last year, agency reports as it endures deep cuts

Despite significant staff cuts, National Parks experienced record-high visitor numbers in 2024.
The Trump administration's federal workforce cuts are impacting park operations as visits increase.
Right-wing politics
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

National Parks ordered to police 'negative' history under Trump directive

The Trump Administration mandates national parks to display signs encouraging visitors to report negative views on U.S. history.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US news

Signs to police 'negative' history went up at Manzanar. Historians are nervous.

fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago
US politics

The Latest National Park Executive Order Is Going to Make Park Fees More Expensive for Some Tourists-What to Know

Washington Nationals
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

National Parks Had a Record Year. Trump Officials Appear to Want It Kept Quiet.

Record national park visitation coincides with significant staff cuts by the Trump administration, raising concerns over park accessibility and safety.
Washington Nationals
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

National park visits hit record high last year, agency reports as it endures deep cuts

Despite significant staff cuts, National Parks experienced record-high visitor numbers in 2024.
The Trump administration's federal workforce cuts are impacting park operations as visits increase.
Right-wing politics
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

National Parks ordered to police 'negative' history under Trump directive

The Trump Administration mandates national parks to display signs encouraging visitors to report negative views on U.S. history.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
US news

Signs to police 'negative' history went up at Manzanar. Historians are nervous.

fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago
US politics

The Latest National Park Executive Order Is Going to Make Park Fees More Expensive for Some Tourists-What to Know

#wildfires
#public-safety
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
OMG science

Young tourist faces massive fine for tossing large rock into visitor-filled gorge: 'Your little joke could've ended badly'

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
OMG science

Young tourist faces massive fine for tossing large rock into visitor-filled gorge: 'Your little joke could've ended badly'

#staffing-shortages
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Lesser-known Utah National Park Is a Dupe for Zion-and It Has Colorful Canyons and Towering Cliffs

U.S. national parks are facing staffing shortages this summer, impacting visitor facilities and experiences.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Lesser-known Utah National Park Is a Dupe for Zion-and It Has Colorful Canyons and Towering Cliffs

U.S. national parks are facing staffing shortages this summer, impacting visitor facilities and experiences.
#hiking
Portland food
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

This 20-mile-long National Park Is Part of Utah's 'Mighty Five'-and It's Home to the Greatest Collection of Hoodoos in the World

Bryce Canyon is a remarkable destination that deserves more time than often allocated to fully experience its natural beauty.
London food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I Walked the 200-mile Coast to Coast Trail in England-Crossing 3 National Parks in 2 Weeks

Exploring the Coast to Coast Walk provides a picturesque retirement adventure across England's national parks.
Portland food
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

This 20-mile-long National Park Is Part of Utah's 'Mighty Five'-and It's Home to the Greatest Collection of Hoodoos in the World

Bryce Canyon is a remarkable destination that deserves more time than often allocated to fully experience its natural beauty.
London food
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I Walked the 200-mile Coast to Coast Trail in England-Crossing 3 National Parks in 2 Weeks

Exploring the Coast to Coast Walk provides a picturesque retirement adventure across England's national parks.
#ecotourism
#travel
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Opinion: Trump and Musk are coming for your summer vacation

Early spring is ideal for planning summer vacations, but upcoming changes may complicate travel due to significant job cuts in national parks.
Travel
fromredBus Blog
4 months ago

National Parks in Uttarakhand: A Comprehensive Guide - redBus Blog

Uttarakhand's national parks attract numerous tourists while promoting wildlife conservation efforts.
Travel
fromIslands
2 months ago

The World's Only Floating National Park Is An Ethereal Natural Wonder Worth Exploring In India - Islands

Rick Steves' favorite country is India, known for its cultural richness and natural beauty.
San Francisco
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

This 11-day Train Journey Lets You Visit Both Yosemite and Yellowstone in One Incredible Trip

The trip connects Yellowstone and Yosemite, offering scenic views and urban exploration.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Opinion: Trump and Musk are coming for your summer vacation

Early spring is ideal for planning summer vacations, but upcoming changes may complicate travel due to significant job cuts in national parks.
Travel
fromredBus Blog
4 months ago

National Parks in Uttarakhand: A Comprehensive Guide - redBus Blog

Uttarakhand's national parks attract numerous tourists while promoting wildlife conservation efforts.
Travel
fromIslands
2 months ago

The World's Only Floating National Park Is An Ethereal Natural Wonder Worth Exploring In India - Islands

Rick Steves' favorite country is India, known for its cultural richness and natural beauty.
San Francisco
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

This 11-day Train Journey Lets You Visit Both Yosemite and Yellowstone in One Incredible Trip

The trip connects Yellowstone and Yosemite, offering scenic views and urban exploration.
#censorship
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Black Americans Fight to Stop Federal Agencies' Quiet Deletion of Their History

There are concerns about attempts to censor Black history from federal websites due to political pressures.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Black Americans Fight to Stop Federal Agencies' Quiet Deletion of Their History

There are concerns about attempts to censor Black history from federal websites due to political pressures.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This 50-mile Scenic Drive Through Glacier National Park Passes Stunning Waterfalls, Glaciers, and Mountains

While spending years exploring every corner of Glacier National Park is an option, driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road offers a quick yet scenic experience of its highlights.
Travel
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Asked to flag 'negative' National Park content, visitors gave their own 2 cents instead

The point of going to a park is to enjoy nature, not to whistleblow something that casts the American people in a bad light.
Arts
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

New signs at national parks and historic sites around Bay Area, NorCal drawing concerns: Here's why

"This is an attempt to rewrite history, whitewash history. Eliminate the stories of critical contributors to history," said Dennis Arguelles with the National Parks Conservation Association.
San Francisco
#light-pollution
#history
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

#visitor-trends
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
San Francisco

This California Waterfall Is Called the '8th Wonder of the World'-and It Reopened After 9 Months With a Gorgeous New Trail

fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
San Francisco

This California Waterfall Is Called the '8th Wonder of the World'-and It Reopened After 9 Months With a Gorgeous New Trail

#yosemite-national-park
#san-francisco
fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago
San Francisco

10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

fromFuncheap
2 months ago

10% Off: "Bay Discovery Cruise" feat. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island & More (May 23-Aug. 31)

The Bay Discovery Cruise offers a 90-minute sightseeing adventure showcasing iconic San Francisco landmarks and a rich audio tour experience, enhancing your exploration of the area.
San Francisco
fromFast Company
2 months ago

A Yellowstone fan account is using NSFW TikToks to draw attention to U.S. national parks

"I'm happy that my TikToks can direct attention to the parks in a time of need after the NPS funding got cut. That's wonderful," Caine said, adding, "whoever is running the Yellowstone National Park TikTok page . . . how you doing?"
Social media marketing
fromCulture Trip
2 months ago

A Guide To Visiting The Cinematic Landscapes Of Utah

To say I was excited when I found out I was going to visit some of the locations from my favourite films of all time is an understatement.
Travel
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Air quality monitoring suspended at national parks

The program collects data on levels of harmful air pollutants, including ozone and particulate matter, at the 63 national parks in the United States.
US news
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Florida man gored by bison in year's first attack by Yellowstone's most dangerous wild animal

Yellowstone officials reiterated the importance of maintaining distance from wildlife, particularly bison, which can be aggressive towards humans if provoked.
New York Rangers
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

2 more California national parks enact controversial guest policy

California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon parks are transitioning to a cashless entry system to improve efficiency and security.
#travel-planning
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These U.S. National Parks Require Reservations This Summer

Travelers to national parks this summer should prepare and check for reservation requirements to ensure a smooth visit.
#alaska
Skiing
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Is the Largest National Park in the U.S.-with 13 Million Acres of Mountains, Glaciers, and Ghost Towns

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is the largest in the U.S., offering unique camping and hiking experiences with stunning landscapes and remote wilderness.
fromtablehopper
2 months ago

This week's tablehopper: earth signs. (free)

With Earth Day here, it's important to support planet-protecting charities, especially the National Parks Conservation Association and the Sierra Club, as donations matter now more than ever.
East Bay food
Environment
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

You Can Help Plastic Pollution in U.S. National Parks With This App-What to Know

The 5 Gyres Institute's initiative empowers visitors to national parks to document trash, contributing to efforts aimed at reducing waste.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I rode premium class on a train across Kenya for $66. It felt like a first-class flight mixed with a safari.

Essentially, it makes it possible to go on an extended safari throughout Kenya without renting a car or arranging drivers.
Travel
#tourism
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Rockslide Shuts Down the Road to Yosemite

"The situation highlights a concerning trend of identity misuse by online drug dealers, as Park Life grappled with the unexpected hijacking of their branding for illicit sales."
NYC music
SF parents
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

'Visitor confusion': Popular California parks under strain from staff cuts

Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks are facing reduced services due to staff shortages from recent job cuts.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

10 most visited US National Parks in 2024

Record visitation of nearly 331.9 million at US National Park Service sites in 2024.
Golden Gate National Recreation Area became the most visited site, surpassing Blue Ridge Parkway.
COVID-19 recovery evident as visitation increased by 6.36 million from 2023 to 2024.
California
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Video shows California hikers stepping past guardrail on Sierra peak

Tourist recklessness at national parks, particularly at Sequoia, raises safety concerns and highlights the need for better adherence to safety protocols.
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