Life Buoyed By The National Parks
“We are all travelers in the desert of life, and the best we can find in our journey is an honest friend.” — Robert Louis Stevenson.
- By Kurt Repanshek - January 5th, 2016 4:14pm
Shenandoah National Park
Catch Autumn's Glow: Your Best Bets
National parks actually glow in autumn. From the fluttering gold of aspens and larch in the parks along the spine of the Rocky Mountains to the oranges, yellows and reds of the hardwood forests that cover Eastern parks and even on the Southwest’s sandstone, fall is the season of incandescence in the park system. Where do you find these rainbows? Here’s your guide to the "best bets" for fall color in the National Park System.
- By Kurt Repanshek - September 8th, 2015 11:03am
Reservation System Established For Visiting Rapidan Camp At Shenandoah National Park
A slice of American history lies deep within the rumpled mountains of Shenandoah National Park at Rapidan Camp, the predecessor to today's Camp David presidential retreat. While rangers lead tours to Rapidan Camp, President Herbert Hoover's vacation hideaway, beginning this week you'll have to reserve your tour on-line.
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- By NPT Staff - August 24th, 2015 3:00am
Catch The Super Moon At Shenandoah National Park On Saturday
If you really need a reason to visit Shenandoah National Park -- and you probably don't -- there's going to be a special program on Saturday to view this month's "super moon" from atop Hawksbill Mountain.
- By NPT Staff - August 23rd, 2015 2:00am
AMC's Best Day Hikes In The Shenandoah Valley
This new title provides yeoman's work if you're looking for a day hike in the Shenandoah Valley, including within Shenandoah National Park. But it falls short in some aspects.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:46am
Fall, Just Another Great Season In The Parks
September into the heart of November are my favorite months in the National Park System. The days aren’t quite as long as they are in July and August, but the bugs and crowds are on the wane, wildlife is on the move, and the crisp night air is perfect for sleeping under the stars, or in a cozy cabin.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 30th, 2015 3:02pm
Birding In The National Parks: Where The Shorebirds Are
Autumn travel may be all about the colors. Leaf-watchers head to Acadia, Shenandoah, and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks in droves. Traffic jams aside, that’s a fine way to spend September and October. But before the leaves change, the birdwatchers are out looking for a lot of brown. The first weekend of September, after all, is World Shorebirds Day.
- By Kirby Adams - August 11th, 2015 3:00am
Perseid Meteor Shower Party At Shenandoah National Park Coming Up
There are star shows, and there are star shows, and one of the summer's best is the annual Perseid meteor showers. Next Wednesday, you can enjoy the show from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.
- By NPT Staff - August 7th, 2015 2:00am
More Invasive Emerald Ash Borers At Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park staff have confirmed additional infestations of emerald ash borers in the park. Adult EAB beetles were caught in surveillance traps near Mathews Arm Campground, Gravel Springs Hut, Pinnacles Picnic Area, Big Meadows Picnic Area, and South River Picnic Area.
- By NPT Staff - July 27th, 2015 2:00am
Reader Survey Day: How Far From The National Park Parking Lot Do You Venture?
It's been said that in many national parks, visitors don't trek far from the parking lots. Which is a shame, as there's so much to see and experience in the backcountry. How far do you typically roam into the backcountry during your national park vacation?
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 22nd, 2015 3:00am
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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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