Visiting the Parks

Summering in Yellowstone National Park: The Logistics

It's never too late to plan a summer trip to Yellowstone National Park. True, it gets trickier the longer in the year you wait to make your plans, but you're never completely shut out of visiting this incredible park. How do you negotiate the logistics? Let us show you the way.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 4th, 2010 10:17am

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Free Entrance to All NPS Sites during National Park Week, April 17-25

If you're planning a spring trip to a National Park Service site, you may be able to save a little money if you schedule your visit between April 17 and 25, 2010. Free admission to all 392 NPS sites is being offered during National Park Week

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By Jim Burnett - April 4th, 2010 2:15am

Plan An Earth Day Visit To Olympic National Park to Help Clean Up the Park

Earth Day is only a few weeks off, and if you're still wondering how to celebrate it, consider lending a hand to clean up Olympic National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 3rd, 2010 10:34am

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Add Zion National Park to the List Of Parks With Road Construction Nightmares Planned

If you're visiting Zion National Park this year, well, enjoy the traffic. From mid-May into October there will be road work along the corridor into and out of the park's east entrance. And that means doing the "Utah two-step" from Zion to Bryce Canyon National Park or vice versa could be very trying.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 3rd, 2010 10:30am

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Going to Dinosaur National Monument? Note These Changes During Construction in the Area

Work on the badly-needed new visitor center and quarry exhibit hall at Dinosaur National Monument is getting underway, and that has prompted some changes for visitors to the park. Here's what you need to know before you visit the area.

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By Jim Burnett - April 3rd, 2010 10:26am

Next Time You're In Washington, Stop By the Old Stone House

Nestled in along M Street, in the heart of Georgetown, you'll stumble upon The Old Stone House, one of the oldest homes remaining in Washington, DC. Built in 1765, the house is maintained and operated by the National Park Service, and is part of the National Park System's Rock Creek Park unit.

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By Rebecca Johnson - April 2nd, 2010 3:15am

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Road Work Will Snarl Traffic In Yosemite National Park Near South Entrance

Spring brings raging waterfalls, wildflower blooms, and a renewed landscape to Yosemite National Park. This year it also will bring road work near the park's south entrance that will snarl traffic for most of the year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 1st, 2010 3:15am

Zion National Park Shuttle Returns to the Road April 1, And That's No Joke

If you're heading to Zion National Park in the coming days, know that you won't be able to drive your car into Zion Canyon unless you have a reservation at the lodge. As of Thursday the Zion Shuttle swings back into action to ease the congestion in the scenic canyon.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 31st, 2010 3:15am

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Lodging Special Could Save You 13 Percent At Canyon de Chelly National Monument In April

Despite its spectacular setting and rich history, some still overlook Canyon de Chelly National Monument when considering a trip into the National Park System. During the month of April the operators of the Thunderbird Lodge hope discounted rates will entice you to visit.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 31st, 2010 3:15am

Have You Looked Recently at the Traveler's Flickr Page?

Have you checked out the Traveler's flickr page yet? We've got nearly 300 photos from 43 members. If those shots don't whet your interest in arranging a national park vacation, I'm not sure what will. Check out the photos ... and share some of your own!

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 30th, 2010 9:26am

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

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The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks