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Time to hit the road: 34 routes bestowed new recognition as National Scenic Byways, along with another 15 designated as All-American Roads
The 10 Most Scenic Overlooks in U.S. National Parks Skye Sherman © Provided by Travel + Leisure Martina Birnbaum/EyeEm/Getty Images America's national parks are filled with jaw-dropping views, but some are more scenic than others, offering magnificent, screensaver-worthy backdrops. If you're after amazing vistas, but only have time to hit the highlights and head straight for that perfect shot, read on for the most scenic overlooks in national parks across the U.S. 1. Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park, California © Provided by Travel + Leisure Getty Images/Cavan Images...
5 Spring Road Trips to Get Your Wildflower Fix April 29, 2021 | By Rebecca Parsons Share now: Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn more. Home » Travel » 5 Spring Road Trips to Get Your Wildflower Fix Spring has sprung, and the wildflowers are here! Spectacular color displays are dotting hillsides and wilderness areas across the nation. It’s time to hop in the car and experience the blooms while they last. Although sightseers can spot wildflowers year-round, they’re most abundant during the spring due to the influx of sunlight a...
John “Trigger” Dupras takes in the view from Max Patch. Holly Kays photo From flip-flops to overnights to the quintessential northbound thru-hike, there are many different ways to experience the Appalachian Trail on its route from Georgia to Maine. An overnight along the trail at Roaring Fork Shelter near Max Patch was enough to meet a variety of hikers, all hiking the trail their own way. The thru-hikers Giggles is from Switzerland, while Spartan splits his time between Naples, Florida, and Petoskey, Michigan. But for now, they both call the Appalachian Trail home. They’re thru-hi...
For every 116,732 people visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one experiences an emergency and calls the park’s Search and Rescue Team for help. As the park’s popularity increases, so does the urgency of figuring out how to weaken that ratio. “That’s what we’re trying to dial in,” said Smokies Emergency Manager Liz Hall. “Who is that one person, and what’s contributing to them being injured rather than someone else?” Hall was hired in July 2020 to fill the Smokies’ first-ever emergency management position. She’s a law enforcement officer and oversees the p...