National Parks

When water becomes dangerous: pollution in the Smokies and beyond

During the summer, I love to visit the Smoky Mountains to enjoy the fresh mountain air and to get away from the pressures of life. However, on a recent trip, I ran into a surprising fact on a small placard: the Smokies have the highest deposits of sulfur and nitrogen of any monitored national park.

America's Greatest Idea – The National Park Service

“ The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir Most days I feel a lot like  John Muir, only I think it would be frowned upon if I dropped all my responsibilities to visit mountains and live amongst the trees. While I can't become a mountain man and live in a treehouse,

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