Visiting the Parks

Reader Participation Day: Has Arizona's Approach To Controlling Illegal Immigrants Led You To Cancel a Grand Canyon Trip?

Are you rethinking that trip to the Grand Canyon or Saguaro National Park due to the approach Arizona officials are taking towards illegal immigration?

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 28th, 2010 3:15am

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New Tours Add to the Archaeological Richness of Mesa Verde National Park

News that three additional tours will be available this year at Mesa Verde National Park is great news, for public access to the rich cultural resources in this park long has been restricted to five cliff dwellings.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 27th, 2010 2:15am

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Creating an Urban Gateway to Biscayne National Park on Virginia Key

When National Park Director Jon Jarvis traveled to Miami recently, the closest he could get to the Dante Fascell Visitor Center of Biscayne National Park was Virginia Key, a barrier island off the coast of Miami that overlooks the watery boundaries of Biscayne National Park in Biscayne Bay.

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By Blanca Mesa - April 26th, 2010 3:15am

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Three New Guided Hikes at Mesa Verde National Park Offer a Unique Experience for Visitors

A visit to Mesa Verde National Park and its famous cliff dwellings has long provided a look at some of the best archeological treasures in the country. Three new guided hikes will offer a much different experience for a limited number of visitors: a chance to get away from the crowds and see some rarely visited sites. Space is limited and sign-up begins April 26.

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By Jim Burnett - April 26th, 2010 2:15am

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Celebrate Glacier National Park's Centennial With a Seminar in the Park

Though the "official" birthday for Glacier National Park is May 11, throughout the year there will be various events to help celebrate the park's centennial. You can join in the celebration by attending one of the special seminars the Glacier Institute is offering.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 25th, 2010 3:15am

Bears Are Out and About in Grand Teton National Park

Spring visitors to Grand Teton National Park, here's your warning: the park's bears are out, about, and hungry.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 24th, 2010 3:15am

Work Progressing Smoothly On New Visitor Center At Dinosaur National Monument

Work is progressing on schedule to build a new visitor center at Dinosaur National Monument.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 24th, 2010 3:15am

Public Input Sought On Work to Update Sequoia National Park's Mineral King Management Plan

With work on the horizon to rewrite the management plan for Kings Canyon National Park, park officials are seeking public input on what changes they should consider in the plan.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 24th, 2010 3:15am

New Fishing Regs Take Effect May 1 in Olympic National Park

With fishing season right around the corner in Olympic National Park, officials there want to bring anglers up-to-date on changes in the park's fishing regulations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 24th, 2010 2:15am

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The Numbers Behind National Park Visitation

What's in a number? When it reflects visitation to national parks, it's not always as obvious as it might seem.

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By [email protected] - October 27th, 2011 6:01pm

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