Visiting the Parks

Backcountry Repairs, Cleanup Scheduled For Mammoth Cave National Park

There will be quite a bit of activity in the backcountry of Mammoth Cave National Park during the next month as crews clean up from storms and make repairs to trails and bridges.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2009 11:04am

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Remember, No Mardis Gras Beads or Dry Ice While Floating at Niobrara National Scenic River

Planning to spend some time paddling at Niobrara National Scenic River this summer? Don't forget your sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, and PFD. Oh, and leave the Mardi gras beads, dry ice, and Styrofoam cups and coolers at home.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2009 10:48am

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New Shuttle Service Debuts at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Visitors to Valley Forge National Historical Park now have a new way to enjoy the area: the park is experimenting with a free shuttle around the park through the end of August.

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By Jim Burnett - May 24th, 2009 3:21pm

Take a Hike In Shenandoah National Park to Celebrate National Trails Day

National Trails Day falls on Saturday, June 6, and the folks at Shenandoah National Park have plenty of ways for you to celebrate.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2009 6:27pm

Visitation Jumps in April at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Perhaps the weather was nicer than usual, maybe it was because Easter showed up in April, but whatever the reason visitation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park was up by double-digits in April.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2009 6:05pm

Mules In Grand Canyon National Park: Should They Stay?

Mules in Grand Canyon National Park. They can be a bane, and they can be a beast of burden that makes your trek down into the abyss somewhat easier. Now park officials want to know if mules should continue to be utilized in the Grand Canyon.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2009 6:47pm

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Creature Feature: Synchronous Fireflies Work Their Magic at Great Smoky

What some call the most beautiful mating ritual on the planet takes place at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in June when synchronous fireflies do their thing.

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By Bob Janiskee - May 27th, 2009 8:16pm

Tips for Staying Safe During Your Visit to the National Parks

A spate of fatalities in the national parks this spring sends a sobering message: parks can be dangerous places. But they don't have to be if you remember some simple rules when visiting the parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 25th, 2011 6:43pm

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Historic Pear Trees and a Pig are Part of the Story at this Beautiful Island Park

There may not be any partridges in these pear trees, but they're some of the oldest surviving specimens in the country. They're located in a beautiful setting on an island, where a pig had a starring role in a key event in our nation's history.

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By Jim Burnett - May 21st, 2009 11:43am

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Mesa Verde’s Tribal Park Neighbor: So Near, So Far, So Different

Dumb and Dumber trips can take interesting twists and turns. We’d seen similar cliff dwellings just a few miles away at Mesa Verde National Park but this Ute Mountain Tribal Park experience was oh, so different.

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By Bob Janiskee - May 22nd, 2009 10:15pm

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