Exploring the Parks

Slovenia’s Triglav National Park, Where A Flower Symbolizes Nature’s Power And Ability To Avenge

Slovenia’s most famous legend explains the unusually jagged peaks, about a dozen lakes, glacier-carved valleys and gorges in Triglav National Park, its only national park, as well as the Triglav rose.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2024 2:06am

Wild Wonders Seen While Sea Kayaking In Acadia National Park

A four-mile sea kayaking trip amid the backdrop of Acadia National Park's rugged, pine-tree-covered coastline and small rocky islands and outcrops brought us to water fowl, migratory birds, raptors and even a seal.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 1st, 2024 8:46am

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An ‘Active’ Volcano In A National Park: Reason For Worry?

When it comes to volcanoes, the U.S. National Park System offers explosive drama, famously blasting with regularity from a couple of high-profile parks. Both have lately been rumbling away.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2024 2:30am

Introducing Wilsons Promontory National Park

Wilsons Promontory National Park is on a path to become a conservation sanctuary to preserve and protect flora and fauna and serve as a climate change refuge.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 16th, 2024 2:30am

Inside The Lavish D.C. Home Of An Abolitionist Who Escaped Enslavement

It’s an 85-step climb to the hilltop home of Frederick Douglass in D.C.’s predominantly African American Anacostia neighborhood. For me, it’s just a brief cardio challenge. For Douglass, it must have served as a constant reminder of his journey from enslaved child to leading voice in the abolitionist movement, equal rights advocate and statesman.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2024 2:30am

The International Historic Park Shared By Canada And The U.S.

For those who love geopolitical anomalies, there’s a tiny uninhabited island in northern Maine that you’re not supposed to visit but can learn about from American and Canadian parks set up on opposite sides of a tidal river that empties into the Bay of Fundy.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 9th, 2024 2:30am

Paddling The Huron River National Water Trail

A watery urban trail, the Huron River Water Trail that arcs around Detroit offers a human connection to the environment.

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By Barbara 'Bo' Jensen - August 2nd, 2024 7:36am

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Brick By Brick, Prism By Prism

The ongoing restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse relies on science, history, art, and patience.

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By Kim O'Connell - August 8th, 2024 11:48am

For 60 Years, This International Park In Canada Has Celebrated The Roosevelts

In the name of cross-border relations, I sip on King Cole orange pekoe tea from New Brunswick and eat gingersnaps connected to one of America’s favorite First Families while hearing what Eleanor Roosevelt accomplished as a diplomat, activist, United Nations spokesperson and political force.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:55am

See D.C.'s Other Famous Blossoms — Water Lilies And Lotus Flowers

It’s a rare double heron day at the only national park dedicated to preserving aquatic plants. A Yellow-crowned Night Heron is stalking crustaceans in a water lily pond straight out of a Claude Monet painting. A Green Heron clutching a lotus stalk stands surrounded by pink and white flowers, huge, cup-shaped leaves and bright green pods that look like shower heads.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:54am

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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.

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The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks