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Sunset in Zion National Park, Utah. The last light of the day warms the towering sandstone cliffs while the Virgin River winds through the valley. Autumn colors along the riverbanks add another layer of beauty to one of the Southwest's most spectacular landscapes.
https://rhfineartgallery.etsy.com/listing/4424019888/zion-national-park-watchman-peak-sunset
#photography #art #buyintoart #utah #nature #sunset #nationalpark #fall #naturephotography #photo #fineartphotography #gifts #wallart
Searching for the Orb of the Emissary in #JoshuaTree #NationalPark.
Zion National Park #zion #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 10/22/2026 12:00 AM EDT
The Virgin River Narrows and all slot canyons closed
The Narrows and all slot canyons are closed at this time due to forecasted excessive rainfall with impacts including runoff or flooding.
Venman Bushland National Park, national park in Australia.
Autumn in Naejangsan National Park, South Korea
© Twenty47studio/Getty Images
#Autumn #NationalPark #SouthKorea #autumn #photography
Kirirom National Park, national park in Cambodia.
Tewantin National Park, national park in Australia.
Björnlandet National Park, national park of Sweden.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B6rnlandet_National_Park
Best Sights to See at Chiricahua National Park
#arizona #chiricahua #nationalpark #hiking #backpacker #camping #RVer #Rving
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Best Sights to See at Chiricah...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park #grsm #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 10/21/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Gatlinburg Bypass closed
The Gatlinburg Bypass is temporarily closed due to an incident.
- Gatlinburg Bypass closed: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
I’m proud to announce the publication this morning of my latest book, “Best Sights to See at Chiricahua National Park”! Located in Arizona, Chiricahua was named the nation’s 64th national park on Tuesday.
#arizona #chiricahua #nationalpark #hiking #backpacker
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Itatiaia National Park, national park of Brazil.
Yosemite is pure natural glory.
Katavi National Park, national park in Tanzania.
Spatiotemporal Distribution Of Microplastics In The Protected Transboundary Thaya/Dyje River (Central Europe) - Implications Of Hydrological Connectivity For Microplastic Monitoring
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2026.1946645 <-- shared paper
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https://phys.org/news/2025-04-alarming-microplastic-pollution-europe-great.html <-- shared technical article
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https://www.ehn.org/plastic-waste-hides-in-plain-sight-across-europe-s-rivers <-- shared technical media article
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https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-europe-64361714 <-- shared media article
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H/T @Ronald Pöppl | Senior Researcher (BOKU University Vienna)
“Microplastic (MP) concentrations in rivers are highly dynamic, varying across space, depth, and hydrological conditions, yet conventional monitoring approaches often capture only a fraction of this variability. This study investigated the spatio-temporal distribution of microplastics along a 30 km reach of the hydrologically regulated Thaya/Dyje River within the transboundary Thayatal/Podyjí National Park. A total of 35 large-volume water samples (approximately 5 m3 each) were collected during November 2024 and July 2025, including longitudinal, lateral, near-bed, and tributary sampling. A comprehensive QA/QC procedure, including blank correction and recovery experiments (n = 22), was applied to support the reliability of the dataset. Mean MP concentrations were relatively low, averaging 8.18 ± 5.32 MP m−3 in the Thaya/Dyje River and 3.14 ± 0.94 MP m−3 in tributaries entering the park. However, pronounced longitudinal, lateral, and inter-campaign variability was observed. MP concentrations showed relationships with flow velocity and travel-time-corrected discharge, while the direction and strength of hydrological relationships differed between campaigns. The relationship between flow velocity and MP concentration also differed significantly between campaigns suggesting shifts between retention- and remobilization-dominated transport. Thus, transport patterns varied with hydrological conditions, including antecedent flow histories, rather than following simple downstream accumulation. These findings highlight the importance of spatially resolved, large-volume sampling for riverine microplastic monitoring and show that variations in transport, temporary storage, remobilization, and incomplete mixing can be interpreted within a hydrological connectivity framework. The relatively low contamination levels also offer a baseline for future monitoring of microplastic pollution in protected and comparable freshwater environments…”
#spatial #mapping #GIS #spatiotemporal #spatialanalysis #microplastics #Transboundary #Thaya #Dyje #Thayatal #Podyjí #europe #CzechRepublic #Austria #River #water #nationalpark #hydrology #waterquality #waterresources #HydrologicalConnectivity #monitoring #nurdles #HiddenPollution #pollution #PathogenCarriers #sampling #instrumentation #transport #network #flow #streamflow #riverine #remobilisation #contamination #freshwater #environments #habitat #ecosystems #ecology #humanimpacts
Don’t want to pay $100 non-resident fees for U.S. National Parks? Visit these places instead (Part 1)
In July 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order “Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks”. As a result, non-U.S. residents aged of 16 or older who visit any of 11 U.S. national parks—Acadia, Bryce Canyon, Everglades, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion—are charged a $100 non-resident fee per person, in addition to the standard entrance fee at each of these parks.
Charging foreign visitors more than residents for national park entrance is nothing new. Many countries around the world implement this dual pricing concept for their parks and attractions. Back in 2023, the idea for applying a surcharge on international visitors to U.S. national parks was proposed in this article: How Overseas Visitors Can Help Steward Our National Parks. Although the article discusses how the surcharge on international visitors can increase revenue stream for many national parks, it fails to offer whether the parks should anticipate reduction in visitations from the surcharge and any potential negative effects on the communities near those national parks that rely on having those visitors, but I digress.
These 11 U.S. national parks are our country’s treasures. They are beautiful and popular with international visitors for a reason. However, additional $100 per person for each park is a significant amount of money. An international group visitor of four would have to spend an extra $800 to visit a couple of these parks on top of all other expenses. Luckily, the U.S. National Park Service makes the America the Beautiful Annual Pass available for non-U.S. residents as well.
America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass
For those who are not familiar with it, America the Beautiful Passes cover entrance or standard amenity (day-use) fees to thousands of parks and recreation areas managed by six U.S. Federal agencies: Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Yes, U.S. national parks and national monuments are managed by these agencies.
America the Beautiful Annual Pass for non-U.S. residentsA $250 Digital America the Beautiful Pass for non-U.S. residents covers entrance fees and day-use fees. The Pass is valid for 12 months, from purchase date through end of the same month in the following year. If you visit any of the 11 national parks that charge a $100 non-resident fee, the Non-Resident Annual Pass covers the non-resident fee for those admitted with the pass. According to the National Park Service website, if you want a physical version of the Non-Resident Annual Pass, do not purchase the Digital Pass in advance. Instead, wait to purchase your pass in person when you visit a federal site.
The Non-Resident Annual Pass does not cover expanded amenity fees such as camping, parking, special tours, special permits, or ferries. The Pass also does not cover entrance fees for state parks, county parks, or municipal parks.
Each America the Beautiful Pass is issued to one person (the pass holder) who must be present, with valid photo identification, each time the pass is used. Note that,
So, for international visitors to the U.S. who plan to visit any of these 11 national parks, be sure to purchase the Non-Resident Annual Pass. You will need to sign up for Recreative.gov account to purchase.
Still don’t want to visit these parks?
But what if you don’t want to visit any of these 11 national parks or if you won’t travel to the nearby area of these parks? Then I have some suggestions for you based on our own travel experience. There are lots of wonderful places in the U.S. West and Mountain West that we have visited. Some are national parks. Some are state parks. I will cover them in three installments. Follow along.
All the places I mentioned in this and next two posts are marked in a map below. You can click the map below to open a zoomable uMap.
For a zoomable uMap, http://u.osmfr.org/m/1431713/Pacific Northwest
Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
On a clear day in the Pacific Northwest, it’s hard to compete with the view of Mt. Rainier behind Seattle skylines. However, seeing Mt. Rainier up-close from the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier National Park is even a better experience. Pictures below are from Skyline Trail in late August. If you love wildflowers, plan to visit between mid-July to mid-August.
View of Mt. Rainier from ParadiseHiking Skyline Trail in Mt. Rainier National ParkA marmot on Skyline TrailOlympic National Park, Washington
Olympic National Park is one of the most diverse national parks in the contiguous U.S. It encompasses glaciated mountains, temperate rainforest, and rugged coastline. Olympic National Park covers a larger area. Consider different base camps when you visit to minimize driving time when exploring different parts of the park.
View from Hurricane Ridge Hoh Rain ForestThe Coast of Olympic National ParkMount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington
Seeing evidence of the aftermath of the 1980 eruption and scars the eruption left on the landscape with one’s own eyes is the main reason to visit Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. Unlike all other peaks in the Cascade Range, the landscape surrounding Mt. St. Helen is still quite barren, but slowly vegetation is growing back. So is the lava dome in the crater.
An open source image of Mt. St. Helens from Pixabay by PublicDomainPicturesAn open source image of Mt. St. Helens from Pixabay by Ken1843Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon
About one and a half hours from Portland, Oregon, Mt. Hood is a popular recreational area in this part of Oregon. Standing 11,249 ft (3,429 m) above sea level at the top, it is Oregon’s tallest mountain. When David and I were still full-time RVers, we spent quite a bit of the summertime in the Mt. Hood area. There are lots of activities to do here including hiking, canoeing, wild berry picking.
Trillium LakeA section of Pacific Crest TrailMt. Hood and White RiverHiking in the Mt. Hood Meadows areaView from Mirror Lake Trail near Tom Dick and Harry MountainCrater Lake National Park, Oregon
One of the bluest bodies of water you will ever see. Crater Lake National Park is the only U.S. national Park in Oregon. The lake is a caldera of Mt. Mazama. It is the deepest lake in the U.S. A 33-mi (53-km) scenic Rim Drive is a must-do for visitors to Crater Lake. Plan many stops along the drive for different vantage points of the lake. Bring picnics.
Crater Lake with Mt. Thielsen in the background (center-right)At one of many view points along Rim DriveCrater Lake has no streams flowing into it. It receives water only from rain and snow melt, so the water is very clean.Smith Rock State Park, Oregon
With its dramatic towering cliffs, Smith Rock State Park is popular with rock climbers. This Oregon’s park is located in Central Oregon, just north of the Bend-Redmond area. Crooked River flows through the park. The park is also popular for hiking and picnicking. Come watch climbers scaling the iconic Monkey Face. For spectacular views of the park and surrounding areas, hike Misery Ridge Trail/Loop.
Dramatic cliffs of Smith Rock State ParkMonkey Face with Mt. Jefferson in the background (right)Crooked RiverThe Oregon Coast
Oregon’s coastlines stretch, from north to south, 363 miles of sandy beaches and dunes, tide pools, and rugged rock formations. U.S. Highway 101 connects Astoria in the north to Brookings near the southern border. There are activities for everyone in the family to do. Bring warm clothing even on a warm day in the valley as the weather on the coast can be appreciably cooler.
Expansive view of the coast from Cascade Head, looking south toward Lincoln CityHeceta Head LighthouseRugged Oregon CoastExplore tide poolsThe Seal Rock area between Newport and WaldportSisters Rock State ParkMisty coastline is common on the Oregon Coast.References:
#adventure #AnnualPass #Hiking #NationalPark #NationalParkPass #nature #NonResidentFee #StatePark #Travel
Dajti National Park, national park in Albania.
#PhotoOfTheDay Yosemite Valley. YNP is my favorite place on Earth.
#photo #photography #Yosemite #YNP #NationalPark #nature #explore
Ruvubu National Park, national park in Burundi.
https://www.europesays.com/afrika/60537/ Tierschutz: Dieser unbekannte Nationalpark in Sambia ist eine Entdeckung wert #Afrika #Kafue #Königreich #Nationalpark #Naturschutzorganisation #NewtonMulenga #Reifen #Sambia #Südafrika #Wilderei #Zambia
Denali National Park & Preserve #dena #nationalpark
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 10/20/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Road Open To: Mile 3 (Park Headquarters)
The Denali Park Road is currently open to Mile 3, Park Headquarters. Snowy conditions beyond that point prevent vehicle travel, though pedestrian travel is permitted.
Ruaha National Park, national park in Tanzania.
Gatton National Park, national park in Australia.
Cattle station ‘crown jewels’ in Gulf and Cape York to become national parks
Almost 400,000 hectares of land will be turned into new national parks in Queensland, but the state government…
#Australia #AU #Austrlia #burkeshire #CapeYork #carpentariangrasswrens #cattle #cliffdale #cliffdalestation #erniecamp #former #gulfcountry #kendallriver #kendallriverstation #nationalpark #parkrangers #parksandwildlife #pricklyacacia #station #westmoreland #westmorelandstation
https://www.europesays.com/australia/125012/
Kahurangi National Park, national park in New Zealand.
Mount Walsh National Park, national park in Australia.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park #cuva #nationalpark
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 10/19/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Current East Rim Trail Status: Open
As of Sunday, October 18, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike trails are open 6 am-11 pm for bikers and as posted for other trail users. In wet or hazardous conditions, the trail will close to all users to prevent damage. Be flexible; conditions may (1/2)
Cuyahoga Valley National Park #cuva #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 10/19/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Stanford Road Pavement Removal October 16 - November 2
The section of the former Stanford Road between Stanford Trailhead and Brandywine Falls, half of Stanford Trailhead parking lot, and a section of the Valley Trail are closed while a contractor removes the old pavement. Stanford Trail remains open to hikers.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park #cuva #nationalpark
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 10/19/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Parking lot repairs
The Station Road Bridge Trailhead parking lot will be closed for short periods for maintenance work in late October. Specific dates TBD, and subject to change due to weather conditions.
Tomaree National Park, National Park in New South Wales, Australia.
https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/49414/ Trump to close D.C. golf course for 15 months of renovations #case #construction #course #DCGolfCourse #ExecutiveBranch #government #KennedyCenter #NationalPark #plaintiff #plan #post #POTUS #PresidentOfTheUnitedStates #PresidentTrump #renovation #tree #trump #WhiteHouse #WhiteHouse&ExecutiveBranch
Dolbadarn Castle, Llanberis, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), Wales
© joe daniel price/Getty Images
#castle #photography #NationalPark #Snowdonia #Wales
🇺🇸 Lake Louise & Banff, CA — Turquoise alpine lakes beneath the Canadian Rockies.
#History #Heritage #Explore #Canada #nationalpark
The beauty essential that belongs in every carry-on
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Lake Louise (Alberta)
Theodore Roosevelt National Park #thro #nationalpark
⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 10/17/2026 12:00 AM EDT
North Unit Bison Roundup
October 18–23, 2026, the National Park Service will conduct helicopter bison roundup operations in the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Bison may cross the scenic drive during herding, causing temporary traffic delays. Up to 100 bison will be transferred live to Tribes. These operations help maintain bison numbers in line with available resources (1/2)
California is building a $400M shield for Yosemite's most dangerous highway
https://www.sfchronicle.com/california/article/yosemite-national-park-highway-140-22463847.php
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50088937
#HackerNews #California #Yosemite #Highway #Shield #HighwaySafety #Infrastructure #Investment #NationalPark
Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 10/16/2026 12:00 AM EDT
Boquillas Port of Entry Station Closed Due to Unsafe River Levels
The Boquillas Port of Entry and river crossing is temporarily closed due to excessive rain and unsafe high river levels.
LOL Bison "F*** Y*** TRUCK"
ABC News: Video shows bison charge at truck in Yellowstone
https://abcnews.com/video/137295781/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
🗽 In UY: Cabo Polonio. A rustic coastal village of sand dunes, sea lions, and stargazing.
#HiddenGems #History #Travel #Uruguay #nationalpark
Post-trip glow-up: keep your skin happy while you explore
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Cabo Polonio
Zion National Park #zion #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 10/13/2026 12:00 AM EDT
The Virgin River Narrows and all slot canyons closed
The Narrows and all slot canyons are closed at this time due to forecasted excessive rainfall with impacts including runoff or flooding.
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
© Jan Wlodarczyk/Alamy
#photography #NationalPark #Croatia
A section of the Cades Cove loop road early on a foggy morning. The sun hadn't even risen yet when I reached to parking area to wait for the park ranger to open the gate, but it was definitely worth it. Even though there were about 15 other cars waiting, too, the cove felt incredibly peaceful that morning. It didn't last long, though. By the time I got all the way around the cove a few hours later, traffic was already starting to pick up.
#Photography #Photo #Landscape #LandscapePhotography #Nature #NaturePhotography #Travel #TravelPhotography #NationalPark
Russula paludosa surrounded by reindeer moss, Lauhanvuori NP, Finland.
I love the red/whitish contrast :)
#botany #biology #photography #mushroom #nationalpark #finland #suomi #kaunissuomi #nature #naturephotography #forest #woodland #fungi
🗽 In GY: Iwokrama Forest. A pristine rainforest reserve home to giant river otters and jaguars.
#RoadTrip #MustSee #HistoryLovers #Guyana #nationalpark
Your skin deserves the same care as your itinerary
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Iwokrama Forest
What a day! I got to see my daughter AND with her and my wife I got to see General Sherman, McKinley, The Senate, Congress and all of the beauty that is Sequoia National Park.
But it is Fungi Friday, so those photos wait for tomorrow.
Look at these beautiful mushrooms that were there.
#mushroom #FungiFriday #nationalpark #SequoiaNationalPark