Some Good Reads To Prepare You For The National Parks
Heading to a national park for the first time can be intimidating. Where should you go, what should you see, what do you need to know before you pass through the entrance gate?
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Rocky Mountain National Park Seeking Companies To Offer Guided-Climbing Treks
Rocky Mountain National Park, with its towering, attractive peaks, is a magnet for many climbers, particularly those interested in climbing Longs Peak and ticking off one more "Colorado '14er." That goal could become a bit more achievable in the future as the park is seeking outfitters to lead commercial climbs.
Congress Sends Defense Authorization Bill, With National Park Legislation, To President
A massive defense authorization bill, carrying riders that create seven national parks, headed Friday to President Obama for his signature, though how the National Park Service would pay for the additions was not immediately clear.
National Park Service, In Court Filing, Claims Xanterra Trying To Block Competition In Grand Canyon Concessions Business
In a strongly worded response to Xanterra Parks & Resort's request for an injunction to remain in business past year's end on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, lawyers for the National Park Service argue that the concessionaire is trying to thwart competition and feel its history on the rim entitles it to remain there.
National Park Service Slips Slightly In "Best Places To Work" Survey
As an agency the National Park Service continues to get poor marks from its employees, according to the 2014 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Survey. Compared to all government agencies, the Park Service ranked in the lower 25 percent in effective leadership, strategic management, team work, and work-life balance, among other categories.
Winter Season Kicks Off Monday At Grand Teton National Park
With growing snow cover in the mountains, the winter season at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming kicks off on Monday.
- December 12th, 2014
Point Reyes National Seashore Shuttle Service Will Help With Whale, Elephant Seal Watching
With gray whales soon to start their migration to warmer waters, and elephant seals heading to the beaches of Point Reyes National Seashore for breeding, the park's shuttle buses can help you get to a viewpoint with little hassle.
Pipeline Break Shuts Down Phantom Ranch At Grand Canyon National Park
Overnight stays at Phantom Ranch on the floor of the Grand Canyon have been temporarily halted due to the break in the Trans-Canyon Water Pipeline, Grand Canyon National Park officials said Thursday.
Memorial Wall Re-Opens At War In The Pacific National Historical Park
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., often known simply as "The Wall," contains the names of over 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in that conflict, but there's another Memorial Wall with more than 17,000 names from World War 2 in America's most-distant national park. The Asan Bay Overlook Memorial Wall at War in the Pacific National Historical Park had been damaged by storms and vandals, but rehabilitation of this wall has now been completed.
Add Shenandoah National Park To List Of Parks Proposing Higher User Fees
Public comment is being taken on a fee increase proposal at Shenandoah National Park, where entrance fees haven't gone up since 2006.
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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.
Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.
Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.
You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.
