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Hearing On Tribal Co-Management Of Federal Lands Leads To Domestic Energy Debate

A congressional hearing Tuesday into how best federal land-management agencies could tap Native American expertise for natural resource issues opened the door for Republicans to push for more oil and gas drilling and development of a national energy policy in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Might There Be A New Jordan Pond House Coming To Acadia National Park?

A memory for many Acadia National Park visitors is having jam-smeared popovers and tea or a meal at the Jordan Pond House with its view of "The Bubbles," two mountains beyond the pond. Similar memories for first-time visitors to the restaurant might be altered a bit in the coming years as the National Park Service debates how best to address accelerating maintenance needs with the current facility.

The Underwater Beauty Of A Bushy-Backed Nudibranch, Acadia National Park

Reddish sea slug with bushy projections along back, Acadia National Park

"Acadia National Park has been under construction and renovation for a long time-about 500 million years. Geological forces have shoved bedrock up out of the sea to form a coastal mountain range that in turn was buffeted by the forces of the sea, wind, and weather, in the process creating such a magnificent display of primordial beauty that people have long sought peace and solace here." Beauty in this national park exists from the top of Cadillac Mountain down to the tide pools, where you might just spot a colorful nudibranch ("sea slug").

NPS - Crystal Lewis
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Changing Leaves Mean Changing Services At Acadia National Park

As Acadia National Park settles into the fall season and approaches the winter, hours of operation and services will also change. Before venturing into the park, always check the park website for the most current information. You can also download the National Park Service App to have this same information at your fingertips.

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.