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Isle Royale National Park

Enduring Service

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Minong will go on with or without us – each spring, the snow will melt, loons will return, orchids will bloom, waves will crash upon its rocky shoreline. But will peace, solitude, and sanctuary persist? THE GREENSTONE (2025) Article by Bridget Byrne

Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful Snow Lodge

• Type: Place

Deep Listening Brings Rewards

• Type: Article

When the howling started in predawn darkness, natural sound recordist Jacob Job signaled to his research assistant to stop. Wolves. Cold and crouched in snow in the remote backcountry of the park with microphones and recording gear to the ready, the Colorado State University (CSU) scientists waited and listened. Silence. Then … the stealthy sound of crunching footsteps approaching.

Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon South Entrance Station

• Type: Place

The South Entrance Station is the entry point for most visitors to Grand Canyon National Park. It is the closest entrance to Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim. The entrance is open 24 hours/day and 7 days/week, unless closed by snow. Located in Arizona, it is 5 miles (8 km) north of the gateway town of Tusayan; 55 miles (89 km) north of Williams, Arizona via SR 64 from I-40; and 80 miles (129 km) north of Flagstaff via US 180,

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Lolo Pass

• Type: Article

Glaciers and deep summer snowpack that hampered the expedition’s journey through the Bitterroot Mountains are largely gone due to climate change.

Forests Affect the Amount of Mercury Pollution in Fish

• Type: Article

The amount of tree cover around a lake may be more responsible for mercury in fish than contaminated rain or snow.

National Center for Preservation Technology and Training

Preservation Matters: Landscape Maintenance- Managing Snow and Ice at Historic Properties

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A Preservation Matters document that provides information about snow and ice management at historic properties in the United States.

Denali National Park & Preserve

Ice Patch Archeology

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Science Summary (2011) - What can archaeologists discover from patches of perennial snow and ice high in the Alaska Range?

Racing the elements to find artifacts in melting ice patches

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In the mountains of Alaska’s national parks, melting ice and snow patches are revealing artifacts that contain valuable cultural and historical information. With funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, archeologists are performing high-elevation surveys to find and inventory the artifacts before they degrade from exposure to the elements.

Yellowstone National Park

Snow Pass Trailhead (1K2)

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This trailhead is nestled into the forests south of the Upper Terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs. This trailhead provides access to- Snow Pass TrailParking is available at a nearby pullout. Snow Pass Trail A moderate 2.4-mile (3.8 km) there-and back trail that climbs to the top of Snow Pass. The heavily forested trail ascends 700 feet in 1.5 miles (213 m in 2.4 km) through a series of very steep grades along the trail. CAUTION: Grizzly bears frequent this area. Backcountry Reg

Yellowstone National Park

Seasons of the Range

• Type: Place

Untangling the Threads of North Cascades’ Marmot Decline

• Type: Article

OCTOBER 2024 – In the North Cascades, hoary marmots are in danger. Between 2007 and 2016, observed abundance fell by a whopping 74%. Past research linked this decline with chronically dry conditions and low snowpack, combined with acute cold. A new study examined whether climate change is compounding the threat by opening the door to predators like coyotes that were previously deterred by snowpack.

Yellowstone National Park

Firehole Canyon Swimming Area

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Bryce Canyon National Park

Bristlecone Loop wayside (107)

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This trail takes you through a forest of white fir, Douglas-fir, limber pine, and ponderosa pine. Bristlecone pines—some over 1,000 years old—grow at the trail's southern end where hikers enjoy grand views to the south. Small mammals and a variety of birds, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and peregrine falcons might be spotted. In winter months, this trail may be impassable due to deep snow.

Mount Rainier National Park

Fairy Falls

• Type: Place

This 3-tiered cascade drops nearly 600 feet over a headwall of Stevens Canyon.

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bristlecone Loop wayside (109)

• Type: Place

This trail takes you through a forest of white fir, Douglas-fir, limber pine, and ponderosa pine. Bristlecone pines—some over 1,000 years old—grow at the trail's southern end where hikers enjoy grand views to the south. Small mammals and a variety of birds, including woodpeckers, nuthatches, and peregrine falcons might be spotted. In winter months, this trail may be impassable due to deep snow.

Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Peak Scenic Vista

• Type: Place

Experience the majesty of Lassen Peak from the highest point on the park road at 8,512 feet. The Lassen Peak Trail begins here.

Mount Rainier National Park

Bench and Snow Lake Trailhead

• Type: Place

The Bench and Snow Lake Trail is a great hike for beginners, families with children, or those just looking for beautiful scenery.

Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

Brigham Young Cemetery

• Type: Place

The cemetery is a place of reverence and contemplation for Mormon visitors. In the outer garden stand sculptures of Mormon emigrants and monuments commemorating pioneers William Clayton and Eliza Roxcy Snow.

Alaska: Cape Krusenstern National Monument

• Type: Article

A word of caution--because Cape Krusenstern is an untamed wilderness with no roads or trails, only visitors skilled in outdoor exploration and how to survive rough winds, rain, and snow are encouraged to visit. There are no visitor centers or facilities at Cape Krusenstern. The park headquarters and visitor center are located an airplane ride away.