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Happiness is…

Tom Ryan, Author • 10534 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24

🏝 Travel Nature National parks

Happiness is represented by a sunset at White Sands National Park.
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Three Stages of Our Day

Tom Ryan, Author • 1690 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24

🏝 Travel National parks Vacation Exploration

The day involved morning at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, afternoon at Petrified Forest National Park, and evening at the hotel with a frozen treat.
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The grandeur and minutiae of Yellowstone

PASSAGES • 373 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

🏝 Travel National parks Exploration Planning Nature Experience

Yellowstone National Park is huge, covering several small European countries or two average U.S. states.
Planning well ahead for a trip to Yellowstone is crucial to avoid unexpected changes and inconveniences.
To fully experience Yellowstone, it's best to explore different areas of the park on separate days and minimize backtracking.

Data Dump: National Park visitation 2023

The Land Desk • 255 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

🏝 Travel National parks

National Park visitation in popular areas bounced back in 2023 after a temporary easing in 2022 due to high gas prices.
Glen Canyon Recreation Area saw a huge surge with over 5 million visitors in 2023, breaking previous records.
Utah's 'Big Five' national parks, like Zion and Arches, experienced fluctuations in visitation numbers with some implementing reservation systems.

Sung to by wolves in the Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park

PASSAGES • 216 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24

🏝 Travel National parks Adventure Nature Exploration Photography

The Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park is a captivating place where you can hear wolves howling.
Listening to the wolves' howls in the Lamar Valley feels primal and stirs both fear and fascination.
Experiencing the eerie yet mesmerizing sound of wolves in the wilderness can be a powerful and unforgettable encounter.

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Lurch forth!

PASSAGES • 275 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24

🏝 Travel Camping National parks

The author embraces being a homebody and finds comfort in their beanbag while traveling.
The author's beanbag becomes a point of contention with their partner during a road trip.
The beanbag brings comfort and familiarity, acting as a portable piece of home.

Hot Takes: Wingnut Tracker; Aridification Watch; More on Glen Canyon visitation #s

The Land Desk • 137 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🌞 Climate & Environment Conservation National parks

Utah lawmaker Ken Ivory proposed legislation declaring state above federal law
Recent study confirms human-caused climate change intensifies aridification in the Western US
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area visitation not solely dependent on Lake Powell water levels

Foto Friday: Hovenweep National Monument turns 100

The Land Desk • 196 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23

🏝 Travel National parks Monuments

Hovenweep National Monument was designated in 1923 by President Warren G. Harding under the Antiquities Act.
The designation aimed to protect the Puebloan towers and cultural sites in southeastern Utah.
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