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Ban on Glass and Styrofoam Containers in Effect at Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Officials at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are expecting plenty of visitors for the holiday weekend, and they're reminding them about new regulations that went into effect last March: glass and styrofoam containers are no longer welcome in the park.
By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 7:02am
National Park Mystery Photo 9 Revealed: Reviewing Stand? Hardly!
He was known, quite appropriately, as the "hanging judge." During his 21 years at Fort Smith, Judge Isaac C. Parker sent 160 men to the gallows, a replica of which this Mystery Photo depicts.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 7:02am
Park Shuttle Bus Systems are Growing in Popularity Around the Country.
Shuttle bus systems are growing in popularity as one way to reduce the impacts of private vehicles on parks—and on the experience of visitors. Here's a look at some of those systems at NPS sites around the country.
Two Forest Fires Burning In Yosemite National Park
If you're planning to spend the holiday weekend in Yosemite National Park, you might run into smoky conditions on occasion due to two fires burning in the park.
Senator From North Dakota Trying to Legislate Elk Management in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
A U.S. senator, unhappy with progress Theodore Roosevelt National Park officials are making on reducing the park's elk herd, is trying to legislate a hunt in the park to get the job done.
Does the Federal Government Really Want to Seize Six California State Parks?
The federal government has threatened to seize six California state parks if the Golden State temporarily closes them to cut costs and help close a serious budgetary gap. What’s the likelihood that the feds would actually do such a thing? Should Californians really care?
Two Children Have a Very Close Call at Grand Teton National Park
A family boating trip on Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park nearly had a tragic ending earlier this week. Prompt emergency care saved the day, and the situation can serve as a reminder for others as the peak summer boating season begins.
Glorieta Pass Civil War Battlefield Finally Gets an Interpretive Trail
Now that New Mexico's Glorieta Pass Civil War Battlefield has an interpretive trail, visitors can take self-guided tours of the place where the “Gettysburg of the West” was fought.
By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 6:42am
National Park Mystery Photo 9: What Sort of Reviewing Stand Might This Be?
National parks weren't created only to protect spectacular scenery. Many cultural and historic treasures are protected by the National Park System. Which brings us to this week's Mystery Photo.
- By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 6:42am
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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.
