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National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 203 | The Year in Review

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When unprecedented flooding roars through a national park, shredding major roads that access that park, it rightfully could be pointed to as the top story in the National Park System. And while Yellowstone National Park was that park, not only the flooding, but the lack of human casualties and rapid recovery, rank that story as arguably the top one in the park system in 2022. But that wasn’t the only major story that came out of the parks this year. 

A Night Out On The Ice Rink At The Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Yellowstone National Park

A purple-lit ice rink surrounded by snow and Christmas lights, Yellowstone National Park

"Want to stick close to the lodge but still get some fresh air and exercise? No problem! Ice skating rinks adjacent to Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel are open daily on a weather-dependent basis. For guests, skates are free to rent from the lodge’s front desk. Spend an hour or two circling the rink, then curl up by the fireplace with a steamy cup of coffee or hot chocolate – the perfect way to enjoy a frosty afternoon at Yellowstone!"

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National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 202 | Favorite National Park Stories From 2022

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We’re just about to close the books on 2022, and what a year in the National Park System it has been. We’ve seen catastrophic flooding, drought, and crowds, lots of crowds.

Today though, we’re going to focus on some of the positives about being out and about in the parks. Editor Kurt Repanshek is joined by contributing editors Lynn Riddick and Kim O’Connell to discuss their favorite adventures and stories from the parks this past year. 

Whitebark Pine Listed As A Threatened Species Under ESA

Whitebark pines, majestic trees that grow across Western national parks and feed birds and bears and serve as living snow fences, are at risk of disappearing due to disease, beetle attacks, and climate change and deserve protection as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday.

National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 200 | National Park Disaster Funding

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It’s been quite a year in the National Park System when the subject turns to unexpected bills. There was the historic flooding that hit Yellowstone National Park in June, monsoonal flooding that struck Death Valley National Park and Mojave National Preserve later this past summer, and even flooding at Vicksburg National Military Park that caused significant damage. 

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