Memorial Day weekend is considered to be the summer kick-off for Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks.
Trip planning is essential for a safe and enjoyable visit. Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your holiday weekend trip.
COVID-19
COVID-19 remains a threat to the health and well-being of visitors and park employees. While the threat in California has been reduced, visitors are still asked to be respectful of each other and park employees, socially distance where possible, and if you have not been vaccinated, to wear a mask in areas where it is not possible to socially distance, such as narrow or crowded trails (for example, Moro Rock). Indoor spaces in the parks continue to operate at limited capacity to allow for social distancing and masks are required for unvaccinated visitors.
The 50 Most Popular National Parks in America
By Hannah Lang, Stacker News
On 5/15/21 at 8:00 AM EDT
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Approximately 237 million people visited American national parks in 2020, representing a 28 percent year-over-year decrease attributed to the coronavirus pandemic. To determine the most popular national parks in the United States, Stacker compiled data from the National Park Service on the number of recreational visits each site had in 2020.
President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations. Since then, our national parks have welcomed visitors from around the world to experience some of the best the country has to offer and showcase the country s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Ah, the great outdoors. The sun on your face, the wind at your back, and (hopefully) a space to explore with your furry pal. While a walk in the park might seem like the most obvious place in the world to bring a dog, most U.S. national parks have strict rules regarding if and where pets are allowed. Guidelines can vary greatly, so we’ve compiled a list of each one, ranking them from most to least dog-friendly, to help you plan where to take your next parks adventure with your canine companion.
First, a few universal guidelines: keep your pet on a six-foot (or shorter) leash at all times, always bag and throw away your dog’s waste, and never leave an animal unattended in a locked vehicle.
Have you seen this before?
As the temperatures heat up around our area and the sun begins to shine more often, we re finding ourselves outside more often. Spring can be hit or miss with nice days outside however, with summer on the horizon, we ll begin to see less winter-y days ahead. knocks on wood
With that being said, many of us are ready to get outdoors.
For some, that s a daytrip to a state park. For others, it s a full-blown camping adventure. There s plenty to see in the great outdoors between the views and the wildlife. You might also see a car or two wrapped in tarps. And before you think people are wrapping the tops of their vehicles in the event of inclement weather, let me just say that the tarps are covering the bottoms of vehicles.