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National Park Foundation Launches Program To Advance Equity In The Outdoors

The National Park Foundation has launched its ParkVentures initiative within the organization’s Outdoor Exploration program. ParkVentures supports programs and activities that help people create and strengthen life-long relationships with national parks, with a focus on communities that have been historically excluded from parks and may not feel a sense of belonging in the outdoors.

Might There Be A New Jordan Pond House Coming To Acadia National Park?

A memory for many Acadia National Park visitors is having jam-smeared popovers and tea or a meal at the Jordan Pond House with its view of "The Bubbles," two mountains beyond the pond. Similar memories for first-time visitors to the restaurant might be altered a bit in the coming years as the National Park Service debates how best to address accelerating maintenance needs with the current facility.

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.