Collecting National Park T-Shirts: The Passion and the Pain
With winter drawing near, it’s time to move my national park T-shirts to storage. Some must be culled, and I can barely stand the thought.
- By Bob Janiskee - November 12th, 2009 5:00am
Death Valley National Park
With Year-End Holidays Not Far Off, Consider These National Park Escapes
With the approach of Christmas and New Year's, some people remain undecided about what to do and where to go for the holidays. Here are a few suggestions for year-end national park vacations that are likely to result in some lasting memories.
- By David and Kay Scott - November 1st, 2009 4:00am
Anniversary Celebration of California Desert Protection Act at Mojave National Preserve
October 31 isn't just about pumpkins and goblins anymore. The date also marks the anniversary of the California Desert Protection Act, a major milestone for Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Parks and the Mojave National Preserve. The day will be celebrated at a special event on Saturday at the Mojave National Preserve.
- By Jim Burnett - October 30th, 2009 9:01am
Winter Lodging Deals at Mammoth Cave, Zion, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley National Parks
Comparatively few people think of visiting national parks during the winter months, and that's unfortunate for a variety of reasons. Not only does this season present an entirely different view of the parks than the one you normally experience during spring and summer, but lodging typically is less expensive, as the following offers demonstrate.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 30th, 2009 5:01am
Death Valley 49ers Gear Up for 60th Encampment
Nobody beats the Death Valley 49ers when it comes to staging festivals that masquerade as encampments. This year’s encampment at the biggest and driest national park in the coterminous U.S. is slated for November 4-8. It’s the 60th in the series, and it’ll be a dandy.
- By Bob Janiskee - November 2nd, 2009 8:34am
Fall and Winter Are Prime Seasons for Camping in These Parks
It's just too hot to enjoy camping in some parks during the summer, but fall and winter are prime times for outdoor activity in those areas. Here's a sampling of NPS sites where the "off season" in the rest of the country can be the best season for camping.
- By Jim Burnett - October 6th, 2009 6:36am
National Park Quiz 70: Bad
This quiz will find out how much you know about bad people, bad happenings, bad decisions, and other bad stuff in the national parks. Answers are at the end. Peeking may produce bad results.
The Desert Queen: Death Valley National Park's Furnace Creek Inn
Perched on a rise in the middle of one of the world’s driest and hottest deserts sits what is surely a mirage. At least, it must seem that to first-time Death Valley visitors who are unfamiliar with elegant Furnace Creek Inn. The inn, an AAA Four-Diamond resort, endures and continues to welcome visitors with luxurious accommodations in what can only be described as an unusual setting where summer temperatures average over 100 degrees and frequently soar above 120 degrees.
- By David and Kay Scott - September 27th, 2009 6:00am
Wanna See Something Too Gorgeous for Words? Check Out the New Non-Narrative “Living Death Valley” DVD
You won’t miss the voice-over when you view the new non-narrative “Living Death Valley” DVD. When you’ve got masterful photography, a wonderful musical score, and the landscape, floral, and faunal wonders of Death Valley to work with, you don’t need a lot of talk-talk.
Rooms Available For September and October Visits to National Parks in the West
If you're flexible enough to take a fall trip to some of the iconic national parks in the Western United States, there are a number of lodges that are reporting late-season availability. Lodges in Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, Crater Lake, Grand Canyon, and Death Valley national parks all show some rooms available during the months of September and October.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2009 7:00am
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