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Capulin Volcano National Monument

George McJunkin's Connection With Capulin Volcano National Monument

Capulin Volcano National Monument protects its namesake volcano, but it also protects Western history. Part of that history is the story of George McJunkin, who was born a slave and came to know this landscape as a talented and skilled cowboy. And he also played a role in archaeology and the "Folsom Man."

The Shutdown Is Over, But Not All National Parks Are Ready For Visitors

Shifting gears in national park operations after the lengthy partial government shutdown is not quickly done, and so not all parks are fully ready for visitors to return. At Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, several rockfalls are complicating that park's reopening, which isn't scheduled until February 4.

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The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

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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.