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Magnolia Plantation At Cane River Creole National Historical Park To Reopen

Cane River Creole National Historical Park will reopen the Magnolia Plantation on Saturday following an almost six-month closure due to road repair work. The Magnolia Plantation grounds and outbuildings will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Park staff will conduct tours of the grounds Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Fish And Wildlife Service Declines To Place Gray Wolves Under ESA, Opts For National Recovery Plan

Gray wolves in the Western United States and the Northern Rockies of the country do not need Endangered Species Act protections, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided, opting instead to work on a national recovery plan for the canines.

Everglades National Park Wilderness Stewardship Plan Being Developed

Nearly all of Everglades National Park is official wilderness, some underwater, most above. With that in mind, the park staff is seeking public comment on a wilderness stewardship plan that will guide the preservation, management, and use of the 97 percent of the park that is designated wilderness.

Live Online Program With Four Paleontologists At Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

A special live online program from Agate Fossil Beds National Monument in western Nebraska on February 11 will feature four female paleontologists discussing their current research on fossilized mammals found in or near the national monument or Badlands National Park in South Dakota.

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.