Know Your Mountains: A Geological Primer
Mountains have always been considered special or sacred. A reason for this is that they bridge two worlds: the earth, where people tend to live, and the sky, where gods tend to live. Like people, no...
View ArticleCalifornia’s Otherworldly Landscape
California stretches out from north to south, 800 miles of endless terrain and diverse geography. It’s home to a variety of ecosystems, climate zones, and wildlife. This expansive state has much to...
View ArticleBirds Commonly Found in California
California is ideal for finding those rare birding moments. Even if you’re not readily searching, birds are bound to cross your path; all you have to do is listen and look. From loners, to bird flocks...
View ArticleWhere is the Wise Owl?
Owls are elusive creatures staring into the distance with their bulbous eyes, often exhibiting calmness and continuous reflection. In Greek mythology, the little owl (which actually exists) accompanies...
View ArticleTrevor Simington: Adventure Photographer
Trevor Simington isn’t the type of photographer to get attached to a particular image, instead he focuses on the genuine experiences connected to the photos. He travels whenever there’s time to spare,...
View ArticlePocket Ranger® Video Channel: Yosemite Half Dome Day Hike
A recent Pocket Ranger® in-app video features a Telegraph Hiking Club trip up Yosemite’s Half Dome. Half Dome, as you can see above, is a nearly sheer granite precipice that juts about 9,000’ into the...
View ArticlePack Your Bag and Head to the Woods: Great Fall Camping Sites Near You
It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that fall is one of the best times to pack a bag and pitch a tent in the middle of the woods. Fall camping means colorful foliage swirling around, crisp air...
View ArticleNational Parks featured on the Big Screen
National parks have graced the big screen multiple times due to their stunning beauty. Rolling green hills, impressive ragged cliffs, and crystal blue waters have almost become a staple for each...
View ArticleNational Park Week Celebration
As previously mentioned in one of our posts titled “The National Park Centennial,” the National Park Service turned 100 years old this week! And in order to commemorate this momentous event, the NPS...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, NPS!
By now, you are probably aware that the National Park Service is celebrating its 100th birthday today, August 25th! And, it got us a present: free entry to all NPS parks and monuments today and for the...
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