Visiting the Parks

Mammoth Cave National Park Follows Ken Burns' Documentary With Its Own Film

Hoping to leverage the buzz over Ken Burns' 12-hour documentary on national parks, a public television station in Kentucky is preparing to release its own documentary, one focused entirely on Mammoth Cave National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 23rd, 2009 6:00am

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Driving Trail Ridge Road and Other Fall Travel Information for Rocky Mountain National Park

Fall can be a magnificent season in Rocky Mountain National Park, but autumn weather can make travel on Trail Ridge Road and other park routes an "iffy" proposition. Here's where to get the latest updates on road and weather conditions in the park.

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By Jim Burnett - September 22nd, 2009 12:57pm

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Next Time You're In D.C., Check Out Teddy's Island

Theodore Roosevelt Island might not have sandy beaches and palm trees, but this little island definitely has secrets.

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By Donna Childress - October 19th, 2009 8:15am

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Luring Kids into the National Parks With Scavenger "Hikes"

Leading kids into national parks has gotten a little bit easier, thanks to the creative genius of Kat and John LaFevre. This couple has come up with a creative hiking guide for youngsters that encourages them to go down the trail in search of items perfect for a scavenger hunt.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 20th, 2009 6:00am

Headed Into the Fiery Furnace? Get a Reservation In Advance Online

Most of us go out of our way to avoid a "fiery furnace" situation, but many visitors to Arches National Park are the exception. Ranger-guided hikes into the park's version of the Fiery Furnace often fill in advance, so the park is experimenting with online reservations through the end of October.

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By Jim Burnett - September 19th, 2009 4:00am

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Leap Into the Redwoods, Limp Back Out

You can’t walk more than half way into the woods, and sometimes you can’t even get that far. Sometimes you have to swallow your pride and face up to your limitations. Sometimes the experience can be rewarding

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By Bob Janiskee - October 22nd, 2011 11:26am

Bridge Repairs on Blue Ridge Parkway Completed Just in Time for Fall Color Drives

Fall is a wonderful season to visit the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the park has good news for travelers on the North Carolina portion of the scenic drive. Work on the Goshen Creek Bridge has been completed and the section of the Parkway between mileposts 285 and 288 has reopened to traffic

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By Jim Burnett - September 18th, 2009 4:00am

Historic Railroad Bridge in New York State Becomes Part of National Trails System

Is an old railroad bridge a hiking trail? Come October 2 and that could be a new national park trivia question now that the Poughkeepsie-Highland railroad bridge in New York State has been designated a National Recreation Trail by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 17th, 2009 7:00am

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Grand Canyon National Park Crews Installing, Ahem, New Vault Toilets on South Rim

Call it a slow news day, but those heeding the call of nature no doubt will be pleased to hear that new vault toilets are being installed along Desert View Drive on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. And the restrooms at Desert View are being renovated as well!

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 16th, 2009 1:43pm

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Gustavus Moose Hunt: If You're Heading to Alaska for a Moose Hunt, You Might Want to Read This

If you've landed a spot in the annual Gustavus Bull Moose Hunt, be careful you don't stray into Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. And if the moose you've shot heads into the park, contact a ranger.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 16th, 2009 7:00am

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