Visiting the Parks

Come Ski, or Snowshoe, In Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Sure, it gets cold and snowy in North Dakota. That's why you have to keep moving when you're outdoors. At Theodore Roosevelt National Park, they'll help you stay warm by leading snowshoe and cross-country ski treks across the park's North Unit.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 3rd, 2010 4:00am

Washington's National Park Fund Looking For Volunteers Interested in Marmots

Interested in marmots? Enjoy Olympic National Park? Can you spare some time this summer? If you answered 'Yes' to those questions, the folks at Washington's National Park Fund want to hear from you.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 3rd, 2010 4:00am

National Park Foundation, ARAMARK Parks Offering Contest With Prize A National Park Stay

The National Park Foundation and ARAMARK Parks and Destinations are teaming up to celebrate the national parks with a contest that lands the winner a trip to one of eight national parks. All you need to do to enter is share some of your favorite spots in the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 2nd, 2010 9:50am

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Spring in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks: The Logistics

Arches and Canyonlands national parks are colorful siblings that are great to visit any time of year, but to spare yourself the high heat of summer one of the best seasons to visit is Spring. Here are some keys to accomplishing such a trip.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 2nd, 2010 5:00am

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Never Let the Facts Get in The Way of a National Park Promotion

Yesterday I hinted that there was a lot wrong with this “Sequoia National Park” drawing on the back of a box of Safeway brand Rice Pockets Cereal. So let's look at a few things that are wrong, then solve the question of what, if anything, is right.

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By jessstryker - February 2nd, 2010 4:00am

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Grand Canyon National Park Now Accepting Applications for 2011 Non-Commercial Raft Trips

Here's your opportunity, paddlers! Grand Canyon National Park is now accepting applications for 2011 non-commercial float trips down the Colorado River.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 1st, 2010 8:57am

Keeping Tabs On How National Parks Are Promoted

There's a lot of marketing of national parks going on out there in the business world, but is it always accurate? Read on and see if you believe it is.

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By jessstryker - October 1st, 2011 10:49am

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Zion National Park Looking For Some Hardy Souls for Work in the Wilderness

Planning a mid-February visit to Zion National Park? The rangers are looking for some hardy souls to help them delineate the park's wilderness boundaries east of Springdale, Utah.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 1st, 2010 4:00am

Will This Spring Be Colorful In Death Valley National Park?

Will the coming months prove to be particularly colorful in Death Valley National Park? That's a good question, but past history of wildflower blooms in the park would seem to indicate that while there might be more flowers than usual, there won't be a spectacular bloom that sweeps the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 31st, 2010 5:00am

Fishing, Boating, Surfing, Permits Available for Gateway National Recreation Area Beginning Feb. 1

If you like to fish, paddle, surf, or drive an off-road vehicle around Gateway National Recreation Area, you can purchase your permits for such activities beginning Monday, February 1.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 30th, 2010 4:00am

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The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

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Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

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