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Great Basin National Park

Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive
  • Type: Place

Mount Rainier National Park

Carbon River
  • Type: Place

Located in the remote northwest corner of the park, Carbon River is home to temperate rainforest, Mount Rainier's lowest elevation glacier, and a dynamic river system. Hiking, bicycling, and camping opportunities abound.

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

Xunaa Shuká Hít (Huna Ancestors' House)
  • Type: Place

Xunaa Shuká Hít—roughly translated as "Huna Ancestor's House"—is the first permanent clan house in Glacier Bay since Łingít villages were destroyed by an advancing glacier over 250 years ago.

Visit Parks with Dark Night Skies
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Parks are home to some of the last remaining harbors of starlit skies—some practically untouched by light pollution. Stay up late and discover the night on any visit to a park! Or check out this list of ten favorite places to stargaze.

Denali National Park & Preserve

What to Do About Number Two? Insights from Decades of Human Waste Research and Management on Denali
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Backcountry waste management poses unique challenges on glaciers at over 14,000 feet. Mountaineering on Denali has a long history, including decades of human waste buried on the most popular climbing route--Kahiltna Glacier. As much as 88 metric tons of human waste is estimated to have been generated by mountaineers on the West Buttress climbing route since it was first climbed in 1951. What happens to this waste and what are the impacts? Alaska Park Science, 2025

Grand Teton National Park

Jenny Lake Plaza
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Dive deeper into the history of Grand Teton National Park. Interpretive signs introduce topics like the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, grizzly bear research, geologic forces and features, glaciers, and the Hayden Survey. A large bronze tactile relief map will help orient you in relation to where you are in the park. Different peaks, canyons, lakes, falls, and other park features are labeled throughout the map.

Guide to the NPS Women's Organization
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This finding aid describes the National Park Service (NPS) Women's Organization Collection, part of the NPS History Collection

Glacier National Park

Waterton-Glacier BioBlitz! A Fun-filled Day of Hands-on-Science
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During the summer of 2017, the CCRLC hosted two BioBlitz events: the Waterton-Glacier Mushroom BioBlitz and the Waterton-Glacier Butterfly BioBlitz. Nearly 150 participants joined in helping resource managers gather data on the diverse array of fungus and butterfly species found in Glacier National Park.

Guide to the Nature Notes Collection
  • Type: Article

This finding aid describes the "Nature Notes" Collection, part of the NPS History Collection.

Series: Alaska Park Science - Volume 13 Issue 1: Wilderness in Alaska
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This issue includes: * Economics of Wilderness * Using Ethics Arguments to Preserve Naturalness * Busing Through the Wilderness: "Near-Wilderness" Experiences in Denali ... and more!

Glacier National Park

St. Mary Falls Trail
  • Type: Place

Glacier National Park

Avalanche Lake Trail
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The Avalanche Lake Trail begins in the same place as the Trail of the Cedars and the Avalanche Campground. The trail climbs steadily through an old growth forest to an alpine like with outstanding waterfalls. Avalanche Lake 2.3 mi (3.7 km), one way Elevation gain: 500 ft (152 m) Trailhead: Avalanche Picnic Area

Glacier National Park

Trail of the Cedars
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Trail of the Cedars is a peaceful boardwalk nature trail along Avalanche Creek. Follow the boardwalk through old growth cedars, listen to the American dippers, see the powerful force of water carving the Avalanche Gorge.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Wayside: Loon Lake's Glacial Past
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How an Insect Became a National Park Service Superhero
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Through the power of partnerships, the Dragonfly Mercury Project elevated the importance of a commonly found insect. It also showed that citizen science can be a potent research tool.

Eavesdropping (On Birds) Has a Smart New Tool
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BirdNET uses artificial intelligence to analyze audio recordings and detect bird species by sound. We’re exploring its potential to help parks answer complex, pressing questions.

Mount Rainier National Park

Sunrise Visitor Center Exhibit Panel
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You don't have to climb the mountain to learn more about climbing Mount Rainier! Instead visit this exhibit panel next to the Sunrise Visitor Center.

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

Bartlett Cove Public Use Dock
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The Bartlett Cove Dock is where the action happens! Launch your adventure by boat here, or visit the dock to take in the sights.

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

Mount Fairweather
  • Type: Place

Mount Fairweather is the tallest mountain in Glacier Bay National Park and the crown jewel of the Fairweather mountain range.

Stickeen - Dogs of the NPS
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During John Muir’s 1880 expedition in Alaska, a small but determined dog named Stickeen followed him across a treacherous glacier, facing deep crevasses and fierce winds. After a harrowing crossing, Stickeen’s terror turned to pure joy, creating an unforgettable bond between him and Muir.