Reader Participation Day: Which National Park Destination Would You Prefer This Fall?
Tell us, Travelers, where would you prefer to spend your fall vacation in the National Park System?
- By NPT Staff - August 22nd, 2012 3:00am
Grand Canyon National Park
National Park Quiz 101: Ringer VII Answers Revealed
Did you get at least eight out of ten?
- By Bob Janiskee - August 17th, 2012 5:26am
Fall Packages Make National Parks Attractive Destinations
With school vacations about to end, now's a great time to begin planning for your fall getaway to a national park. With that in mind, here are some offers from parks around the country.
- By NPT Staff - August 15th, 2012 3:00am
Does Your Congressperson Share Your Support For the National Parks?
Does your congressperson understand where you stand when it comes to America's national parks? Perhaps more to the point, do they care where you stand?
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2012 3:00am
Dining At The Parks: Pan-Seared Salmon Tostada From El Tovar Hotel In Grand Canyon National Park
Sometimes you have a meal while on vacation that you wish you could bring home with you, at least in the form of a recipe to recreate in your own kitchen. Here, from the El Tovar Hotel in Grand Canyon National Park, is the recipe for their Pan-Seared Salmon Tostada.
Xanterra Parks & Resorts Recognized For Environmental Commitment At Grand Canyon National Park
We often view national parks as environmentally sensitive areas, and along that line of thinking we expect businesses that operate in the parks to be conscious of that in their operations. At Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service has recognized Xanterra Parks & Resorts for its environmental ethics.
Repaired Pipeline Again Carrying Water Into Grand Canyon National Park's Inner Canyon
Rest easy hikers, water is once again flowing into the Inner Canyon at Grand Canyon National Park.
Grand Canyon National Park Officials Find Route Around Washed-Out Section Of North Kaibab Trail
You can attempt a rim-to-rim hike at Grand Canyon National Park now that a detour around a washed-out section of the North Kaibab Trail has been provided, but park officials caution that it's pretty narrow and "hazardous conditions exist."
Grand Canyon National Park Seeking Input On Fisheries Management Plans
How should fishing be managed in the Colorado River that runs through Grand Canyon National Park? What should the catch limits be, how should non-native species be addressed, and what should be done with endangered species struggling to survive?
- By NPT Staff - June 3rd, 2012 3:00am
Third Pipeline Break In A Week Halts Cross-Canyon Travel In Grand Canyon National Park
For the third time in a week, a pipeline carrying water below the rim in Grand Canyon National Park has broken. This time the break washed out a 45-foot section of the North Kaibab Trail, and park officials say that means cross-canyon travel won't be possible for the near future.
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The Essential RVing Guide
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.
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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.
