By the Numbers: Saguaro National Park
This Sonoran Desert park has a split personality, both due to the city of Tucson that lies between the two lobes, and because of the two diverse habitats you'll find in the two districts.
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Reader Participation Day: Has The Change In Gun Rules Changed Your National Park Plans?
Since late February it's been legal for properly permitted concealed weapons owners, and rifle and shotgun owners, as well, to bring their weapons into a national park if the surrounding state law allows such carry. Has that change in national park gun regulations changed your thoughts about visiting a national park?
Glacier National Park Avalanche Victim Apparently Faced Varying Avalanche Danger
It had to be tempting: fresh snow, an early spring day in Glacier National Park's backcountry, and fresh tracks to be laid down. But Brian Wright's third run of the day proved fatal when a weak snow-bond gave way and spurred an avalanche that ran roughly 1,800 vertical feet.
"Hike the Smokies Challenge" Begins on April 25 at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers hundreds of miles of trails, and the park is launching a new program to encourage visitors to enjoy them. The “Reward Yourself - Hike the Smokies Challenge" begins with free distribution of hiking mileage record books at park visitor centers on April 25.
Loss of the Historic Baker-Robinson Whale Oil Refinery Rankles Officials at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
The recent loss of a historic whale oil refinery in the vicinity of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park serves as a harsh reminder that historic preservation is typically subject to marketplace rules.
Voyageurs National Park To Have New Headquarters Complex In 2011
Planning is under way to land the staff at Voyageurs National Park a new headquarters facility at International Falls, Minnesota, next year.
Amtrak and NPS Add Podcasts to Trails and Rails Program for Train Fans and Riders
Trains have long been a great way to visit many national park sites around the country, and the Trails and Rails program provides NPS volunteers or staff on some train routes to answer park questions. Now the program is adding a new bonus for some Amtrak trips: audio podcasts highlighting the history and points of interest along the way.
Bat at Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tests Positive for White Nose Syndrome Fungus
The news from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to start the week wasn't good: a bat in the park has tested positive for Geomyces destructans, the fungus and the presumptive causative agent of White Nose Syndrome (WNS). WNS has killed over 90% of the bats in many caves in the Northeast.
Reader Participation Day Bonus: How Many National Park-Designated Units of the National Park System Have You Visited?
To help you with your tally, here’s a list of all 58.
Traveler’s Checklist: Congaree National Park
What can you say about a place that’s an International Biosphere Reserve, a Globally Important Bird Area, a National Natural Landmark, a federally designated Wilderness Area, and an Outstanding National Resource Waters designee? Well, for one thing, you can say “Go visit it!”
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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.
