Visiting the Parks

Shenandoah National Park Offers Family Camping Program

While August traditionally is the worst month to be in Washington, D.C., due to the high humidity, Shenandoah National Park officials hope to entice a few families into the mountains in late June: They're offering a family camping program.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 2nd, 2009 7:23pm

If You’re Touring Mesa Verde, She Said, Be Sure to Ask for Paula

Dumb and Dumber got a big surprise at Mesa Verde National Park. Sometimes even a blind hog will find an acorn.

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By Bob Janiskee - June 2nd, 2009 6:37am

Cape Hatteras National Seashore to Offer Full Moon Lighthouse Tours

Let's hope the skies over Cape Hatteras National Seashore are cloud-free this weekend. That's because a full moon is scheduled and the national seashore plans to offer full moon tours of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse this Saturday night.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2009 4:21pm

Gulf Islands’ Popular Fort Pickens Area is Auto-Accessible Again

Hordes of day-trippers are once again converging on the Fort Pickens area of Gulf Islands National Seashore near Pensacola. Though still recovering from severe storm damage, this popular sun-sea-sand destination is very much back in business.

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By Bob Janiskee - May 31st, 2009 7:52pm

Cruising Into Glacier Bay National Park

Most people who visit Glacier Bay National Park never touch a glacier, but – with an icy breath – the glaciers reach out and touch them.

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By preston - May 29th, 2009 10:47am

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Washington’s Headquarters at Valley Forge National Historical Park Reopens for Visits

George Washington may not have slept here, but he spent plenty of working hours in an 18th century building at Valley Forge National Historical Park now known as Washington's Headquarters. Following nearly seven months of restoration, the building is open again to the public.

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By Jim Burnett - May 27th, 2009 4:25pm

How Did 1940s-era Visitors View Yosemite National Park? Check Out This Video

How did visitors view Yosemite National Park in the 1940s? This grainy video, which runs nearly 13 minutes, gives some insights.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 27th, 2009 1:00pm

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Traveler's Checklist: Yellowstone National Park

What can you do during a visit to Yellowstone National Park? Answering that can run the gamut from watching Old Faithful to learning about Thomas Moran, but to give you a head-start, here are 10 items that should be on your "to-do" list when you visit the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 6th, 2010 8:14am

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Mount Rainier National Park's Cougar Rock Campground to Open This Weekend

Thanks to some help from ole Sol, two loops of the Cougar Rock Campground in Mount Rainier National Park will be open this weekend.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 28th, 2009 2:22pm

Tricky Conditions Lead Zion National Park Officials to Temporary Close Middle Echo Canyon to Visitors

Too many stranded canyoneers who required help has prompted Zion National Park officials to temporary ban access to Middle Echo Canyon.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 26th, 2009 2:59pm

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