Permits
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No Reservations Means Long Lines at Yosemite
Yosemite Has No Reservation System This Summer, and the Lines Are Already Brutal By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada What Dropping the Reservation Did to the Entrance Gates I watched this coming from a mile away. When the National Park Service announced it was dropping the timed entry system for Yosemite, my first thought was not…
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New National Park Fees
New 2026 National Park Fees: The “America First” Price Hike Explained By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I was hiking up the Angels Landing trail in Zion a few years back, sharing a sliver of shade with a couple from Germany. They were stoked about the red rocks, the heat, and the sheer scale of the…
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PCT Guide to Permits and Costs
Complete Pacific Crest Trail Guide By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I still remember the first time I saw a photo of the PCT. It was one of those classic shots from the Sierra, all granite peaks and water that looked too blue to be real. I was hooked. I spent years dreaming about it, scrolling…
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The Best 3-Day Backpacking Trips in the U.S.
3-Day Back Packing Trip Guide By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada Backpacking doesn’t always need to be a week-long expedition that eats up all your vacation time and requires months of planning. Some of my most rewarding wilderness experiences have been on short three-day, two-night trips. You can cover serious ground, disconnect from the noise of…