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William Penn Statue Reversal Shows Positive Power of Social Media

In an era when X (formerly Twitter) is blamed for all the ills of the world, here's a case where it did good.

Reason · Jan 10, 2024

Yellowstone tourist gets instant safety lesson after wandering off boardwalk to photograph hot springs with iPad

The ground in geothermal areas can be fragile, with scalding hot groundwater beneath

Advnture · Jan 8, 2024

Elephant seal’s parking effort called out by NPS

"When you pull into a spot, aim straight for the middle. Pulling too far forward into a spot could result in taking up two spots unnecessarily."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2024

Man forced onto car roof after accidentally antagonizing mother grizzly bear

Never get between a sow and her cub

Advnture · Dec 5, 2023

"I was definitely the idiot" says Utah man gored while trying to pet bison

"He just rocked me"

Advnture · Dec 4, 2023

Raging elk flattens phone-wielding hiker at Yellowstone National Park

The animal was likely protecting a calf nearby

Advnture · Dec 4, 2023

Yellowstone tourist drives too close to territorial bison – and it's an expensive mistake

Wave goodbye to that bumper

Advnture · Nov 30, 2023

Heavy winds knock over White House Christmas tree

The National Christmas Tree in front of the White House fell down Tuesday afternoon amid high winter winds

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Colorado tourist tries to photograph elk and calf up close – it doesn't go well

Cow elk are very protective parents

Advnture · Nov 27, 2023

National Park Service Hired The Perfect Social Media Person As Their Tweets Are Hilarious (50 New Pics)

One of the best examples of a federal agency doing social media right is the National Park Service. Listed here are some of their best posts to make you laugh and learn something new about nature.

Bored Panda · Nov 27, 2023