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Jacob W. Frank is one of the photographers who frames Yellowstone National Park's wildlife, geysers, lakes and forests for you to enjoy. How did he get his job with the National Park Service, and how many parks has he captured with his cameras? He discusses his job with host Kurt Repanshek. You'll also find an overview of visiting South Dakota's national parks, monuments, and memorials in this episode.

That shot of the bison marching through the snow towards you is one of Jake's images.

:12 Podcast introduction

1:04 Kurt Repanshek introduction to Jake Frank Interview

1:40 Jake Frank Interview

13:12 National Parks Traveler promotion

13:27 RVShare.com promotion

14:03 Washington's National Park Fund promotion

14:42 North Cascades Institute promotion

15:06 Jake Frank interview resumes

28:52 Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation promotion

29:18 Grand Teton National Park Foundation promotion

29:58 Friends of Acadia

30:31 Exploring the national parks in South Dakota's Badlands

37:59 Yankee Freedom promotion

38:37 Yosemite Conservancy

39:13 Hike the Parks - Book Review

41:32 No’Easter - Nature’s Symphony - The Sounds of Acadia

41:49 Orange Tree Productions

42:29 NPT Footer

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The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.