National Parks

Traveler's Gear Box: Wind Warrior

Have you ever pitched your tent in a national park campground only to desire a little more privacy, or perhaps some help with calming breezes so your stove flame won't go out? There's a solution: Wind Warrior.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 30th, 2016 2:30am

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Outdoor Industry Association Working To Bring Kids To National Parks

A program organized around the businesses and companies that outfit and guide your national park adventures is working to get more fourth-grade students into the parks this year.

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By NPT Staff - January 21st, 2016 2:30am

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Essential Park Guide, Winter 2015-16: Let National Parks Serve A Wintery Backdrop To Your Fun

“El Niño.” Those two Spanish words summon both joy and concern. Joy because it means more moisture, preferably in the form of snow for California, the Southwest, and the southern Rocky Mountains. They raise concern because it could also mean another unseasonably warm and dry winter for the Pacific Northwest and the northern Rockies.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 1st, 2016 8:11am

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House Committee Poised To Rewrite National Park Fee Authority

A much anticipated hearing before the House Natural Resource Committee arrives Wednesday, and the outcome could be higher fees for national park visitors.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 27th, 2015 3:00am

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National Park Service Says Ranger Ranks On Decline

With the National Park Service's centennial 13 months off, the ranks of rangers patroling the parks and providing interpretive programs are on the decline, according to Park Service numbers provided to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

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By NPT Staff - July 27th, 2015 12:03pm

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Fall Spectacular: Fall Colors From a National Park Lodge

You'd be hard-pressed to stay in a national park lodge in the fall without some spectacular vistas. Still, there are some places that seem slightly better situated to capture the display of foliage. Contributing writers David and Kay Scott share their thoughts on some of the best lodges to call home during the fall.

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By David and Kay Scott - June 30th, 2015 4:38pm

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks