Visiting the Parks

$200 Off On Float Trip Through Cataract Canyon In Canyonlands National Park

One of the classic river trips in the Southwest is riding the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon with the sandstone walls of Canyonlands National Park rising overhead. You can sign up to run that stretch this summer, and save $200 per person, but you have to act fast.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 10th, 2010 2:15am

Denali Climbing Season Is Underway

During the late April to early July climbing season on Mt. McKinley, more than 1,100 climbers from all over the world will be testing themselves against a windy, cold, and snowy 20,000-footer that rates as one of the world's most challenging climbs.

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By Bob Janiskee - May 9th, 2010 5:22am

Is There A Need to Have the Government Promote National Parks?

Is there a need to promote places that "our woven into our American culture," that require room reservations to be made months, if not a year, ahead of schedule, and which not too long ago gained national exposure through a 12-hour Ken Burns mini-series?

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 9th, 2010 3:15am

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Denali National Park and Preserve Just About Ready for Summer Season

While spring in the 49th state does tend to lag a bit behind the season in the other states, it is beginning to take root in Alaska, and Denali National Park and Preserve is working on opening its facilities for the summer season.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 8th, 2010 3:15am

Add Glacier National Park to The List of Construction Zones

Let's see, Great Smoky Mountains? Check. Zion National Park? Check. Sequoia National Park? Check. Grand Teton National Park? Check. Yellowstone National Park? Check. Glacier National Park? Yep, it too will feature some traffic snarls due to road construction along the Going-to-the-Sun Road this spring and summer.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 8th, 2010 3:15am

Yosemite National Park Boasts One Very, Very, Very Old Lodgepole Pine

Since we're taking a look today at champion trees as recognized by the American Forests, it seems appropriate that we toss a bit more national park tree trivia your way. According to the folks at Yosemite National Park, the oldest known lodgepole pine in the United States is located just a bit east of Tuolumne.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 7th, 2010 3:15am

Seaplane Service to Dry Tortugas National Park Returns Monday

After a two-year hiatus, seaplane service to Dry Tortugas National Park is set to return Monday, according to park officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 7th, 2010 3:15am

Civil War Buffs, This Photo Contests For You!

Here's a photo contest for all you amateur Civil War buffs. Sponsored by the Civil War Preservation Trust, the Center for Civil War Photography, and History, the deadline to get your images in for consideration is August 31.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 29th, 2011 12:43pm

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Yellowstone National Park Access Through East Entrance Scheduled for Friday

Steady work by the plow crews in Yellowstone National Park has park officials predicting that the East Entrance will open to traffic Friday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 6th, 2010 3:15am

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Mark Your Calendars: Organ Concert at Scotty's Castle In Death Valley National Park

One of the breathtaking aspects of touring Scotty's Castle in Death Valley National Park is viewing the large music room where tycoon Albert Johnson and Scotty would relax and entertain friends. Visit the park in mid-June and you'll be able to hear the organ in action!

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 5th, 2010 3:15am

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