by wbnl | May 27, 2016 | Golden Gate NPS, National Parks
In honor of the 79th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge in 2016, we have compiled a list of 79 things to do in and around the City by the Bay. From the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to Beach Blanket Babylon, there is something for everyone here – so...
by wbnl | Mar 24, 2016 | National Parks
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, add a park or two to your itinerary during your next visit to So Cal. There are more options than you might think and each provide a unique perspective on the history and the incredible landscape that we...
by wbnl | Mar 1, 2016 | National Parks, Yosemite NPS
I’m sure it’s safe for me to say that it wasn’t Super Tuesday for most Yosemite fans. The trademark battle for the names of iconic Yosemite landmarks continues and as of March 1st, the Park’s new concessionaire, Aramark, took the reigns. Their...
by wbnl | Feb 16, 2016 | National Parks
President Obama added 3 new California National Monuments to the roster over Presidents Weekend which, all told, add 1.8 million acres of protected land to the system. The new Monuments; Mojave Trails National Monument, Sand to Snow National Monument, and Castle...
by wbnl | Feb 9, 2016 | Blabs, Glacier NPS, National Parks
A trip to Glacier National Park is an adventure that you will treasure the rest of your life. Located along the Canadian border in western Montana, Glacier NP was established in 1910 and became the 8th National Park. Given the nickname, Crown of the...
by wbnl | Jan 8, 2016 | National Parks, Sequoia NPS
Sequoia National Park was the second established, and the first to protect a living organism – the giant sequoia trees, which by the time of this protection in September of 1890, had already started to be ravaged by logging. Just one sequoia tree could produce...
by wbnl | Dec 14, 2015 | Blabs, National Parks, Redwoods NPS
Redwood National & State Parks are located along the Pacific Coast in Northern California. Instead of one large Park, you’ll find a series of Parks that make up the larger Redwood National and State Parks. These include; Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Del...
by wbnl | Dec 6, 2015 | Blabs, National Parks, Yosemite NPS
Yosemite National Park was established in 1890 as the Nation’s second recognized Park, although protection began as early as 1864 while Abraham Lincoln was in office. There are over 750,000 acres protected yet when most think of Yosemite they are typically...
