Visiting the Parks

New Southern Lake Michigan Water Trail Includes Indiana Dunes Shoreline

A kayaking expedition and landing site programs inaugurated the Southern Lake Michigan Water Trail on June 13-14. The new paddling route, which extends 40+ miles between Chicago and Michigan City, includes a 15-mile stretch of the waters and shoreline at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

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By Bob Janiskee - June 21st, 2009 12:09pm

Naked Hikers Let It All Hang Out On the Summer Solstice

The summer solstice arrived early this morning. Now we’ll experience the longest day, the shortest night, and perhaps a spate of naked hiking.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 21st, 2011 9:13am

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Motorized Tours OK-ed for Cumberland Island National Seashore

Acting on a Congressional mandate, the Park Service will begin offering motorized tours at Cumberland Island National Seashore as soon as the necessary funding can be arranged.

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By Bob Janiskee - June 20th, 2009 3:26pm

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Recalling the Wonderland Hotel in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Demolition by Neglect?

Once a popular stopping spot in the Great Smoky Mountains, the Wonderland Hotel no longer exists. This video explains some of the hotel's history.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 27th, 2009 6:58pm

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Free Shuttle Makes Touring Bryce Canyon National Park Easy

Touring Bryce Canyon National Park this summer will be easier than ever thanks to free daily tours the park is offering on the Bryce Canyon Shuttle. And if you're a backpacker, this is a great way to catch a ride to the trailhead and then back to your car.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 17th, 2009 10:02am

Take Dad to A National Park This Weekend

Not only is Father's Day this Sunday, but this weekend marks the first entrance-free weekend in the National Park System this summer, so celebrate by taking dad to a park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 18th, 2009 8:09am

The Glow at Hawaii Volcanoes is Good for Business

An impressive noctural light display at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, may be responsible for a recent small but noticeable uptick in travel to the Big Island and the park this month. With Hawaii’s national park visitation way down, even a minor boost in visitation is very welcome.

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By Bob Janiskee - June 16th, 2009 4:13pm

Denali Road Lottery Application Deadline is June 30

Have you always wanted to be able to drive down the shuttle road in Denali National Park during the September leaf peeping season? If so, you'll need to have a permit. This year the road lottery application deadline has been moved up to June 30. Here are the pertinent details.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2009 5:47am

Star Party Set for June 27 at Great Basin National Park

Let's see, let's see, where's a good place to gaze at stars in the National Park System? Natural Bridges National Monument? Check. Bryce Canyon National Park? Check. Grand Canyons National Park? Check. Great Basin National Park? Add it to the list.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 11th, 2009 10:45pm

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The National Park to Park Highway

In the early 1900s, some national parks existed, but getting to them was problematic. Then was born the idea to develop a "National Park-to-Park Highway," one that would run through 11 states and connect 13 national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 29th, 2009 7:32pm

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