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New Long-Distance Trail Could Be In The Offing For Hikers With Time On Their Hands

For hikers with an inordinate amount of time on their hands, good feet and extra boots, a trail stretching nearly 7,000 miles and meandering through 21 states might soon be ready for them. Put another way, you could walk through the woods and across the prairies from North Dakota to Georgia.

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  • By admin - April 19th, 2018 11:51pm

Rainbow Bridge National Monument Named Dark Sky Sanctuary

Rainbow Bridge National Monument has been named an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky Association. This designation is the first of its kind in the National Park Service and distinguishes Rainbow Bridge National Monument for the quality of its naturally dark night skies and the site’s cultural heritage.

Rim Rock Drive East Hill Closure Extended 11 Days At Colorado National Monument

Rim Rock Drive from just inside the east (Grand Junction) entrance to DS Road in Colorado National Monument has been closed for the last month for reconstruction. The National Park Service and Federal Highways Administration now have agreed to extend the full road closure through May 4. The west entrance, visitor center and 18 miles of Rim Rock Drive remain open.

9th Outdoor Family Fun Day At Niobrara National Scenic River This Saturday

The Niobrara National Scenic River in Nebraska invites all young explorers, curious water users, and future outdoor enthusiasts to the 9th annual Outdoor Family Fun Day. This event offers a variety of activities for kids of all ages, and will be held at Smith Falls State Park on Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Photography In The National Parks: Capturing Texture, Pattern, And Color In Your Compositions

Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson wants you to focus your powers of observation on the properties of texture, pattern, and color that you see in your viewfinder. Rebecca offers five techniques that she uses when photographing compositions focusing on any and all of these properties found within a national park.