Visiting the Parks

Manzanar National Historic Site To Mark its 41st Annual Pilgrimage

Manzanar National Historic Site will host the 41st annual Manzanar Pilgrimage on April 24. The pilgrimage, organized by the Los Angeles-based Manzanar Committee, includes weekend activities designed to commemorate the unjust World War II internment of 110,000 Japanese-Americans in ten war relocation camps.

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By David and Kay Scott - April 12th, 2010 2:15am

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Ever Try Cycling Your Way Through Denali National Park And Preserve?

Taking a hike in Denali National Park and Preserve is one thing, going for a bike ride is something entirely else. Fortunately, the park staff has created a webpage that outlines how to attack the park's 93-mile-long main road by bike

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 11th, 2010 3:15am

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How Can You Celebrate National Park Week? Let Us Go Through the Checklist

Still searching for a way to celebrate National Park Week later this month? Here's a checklist, courtesy of the National Park Service, of things to do around the country.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 11th, 2010 2:15am

Devils Tower National Monument Ready To Move Into Full-Season Mode

Spring doesn't rush on its way to Wyoming, but that's not stopping the folks at Devils Tower National Monument from getting their grounds ready for the travel season.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2010 3:15am

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Celebrate Junior Ranger Day at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The fourth annual National Junior Ranger Day is coming up, and the folks at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are planning a special celebration for junior rangers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2010 3:15am

Zion National Park Road Work Will Block Access To Some Canyoneering Routes

Not only will the upcoming road work in Zion National Park make it tough for travelers using the east entrance to Zion, but it also will result in restricted access to some technical canyoneering routes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2010 3:15am

Sign Up Now For Family Hiking and Camping at Shenandoah National Park

If you'd like to get your feet wet, so to speak, when it comes to family hiking or family camping, the folks at Shenandoah National Park have a program or two you should consider.

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

Dolphins Are Frequent Visitors To the Waters Surrounding Channel Islands National Park

While there are a handful of islands to explore when visiting Channel Islands National Park, don't overlook the rich and intriguing resources of the Pacific Ocean when heading to the park.

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

Yellowstone National Park's Wolves Seem to Prefer Elk Loin Over Goose Breast

When wolves in Yellowstone National Park are hungry, they overwhelmingly choose elk, not goose, from the park's wildlife menagerie, according to studies of the predators. And they could care less about the revered status of bald eagles.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 9th, 2010 9:41am

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Celebrate Earth Day With A Trip To Florida Bay And Everglades National Park

If you're in south Florida later this month, you'll be able to celebrate Earth Day with a paddling trip to Florida Bay or a hike. You also can applaud the creation of a private fund set up to benefit the bay.

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

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