Visiting the Parks

Sail on a Historic Schooner at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

If you've got a hankering to feel the wind and salt spray from the deck of a historic sailing ship, the staff at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park has a deal for you.

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By Jim Burnett - May 14th, 2009 8:55pm

Update on Opening Mount Rainier National Park's Cayuse Pass

In case you're wondering, Cayuse Pass in Mount Rainier National Park didn't open as scheduled this past Tuesday. A little late-season snowstorm prevented that from happening. Now park officials say the pass should be open at noon Friday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2010 3:11pm

Mountain Life To be Celebrated In Festival at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

There's something special about the Appalachian Mountains and the folks who homesteaded them and handed down their traditions to their kin. This Saturday you can experience a rich slice of that lifestyle at the annual "Cosby in the Park" festival at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 12th, 2009 9:30am

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Roads and Facilities Opening at Mount Rainier National Park

Road access to Mount Rainier National Park continues to improve following the long winter, with crews scheduled to open State Routes 123 and 410 over Cayuse Pass today. However, Route 410 over Chinook Pass remains closed by snow.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 12th, 2009 10:24pm

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Castle Rock Cut at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Open For Boaters

Lake Powell boaters can now access the Castle Rock Cut, which has been opened after workers deepened the cut.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 8th, 2009 9:03pm

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Looking For Lodging: the Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway attracts more visitors than any other unit of the National Park System. Which makes this guide to lodging along the parkway so valuable.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 7th, 2009 4:32pm

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Here's the Latest on Road and Campground Openings in Glacier National Park

There's expected to be better access in Glacier National Park this weekend thanks to the hard-working plow crews, and, as a result, campgrounds are slowly beginning to open.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 8th, 2009 8:53pm

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Grand Teton, Yellowstone National Parks Offering Migratory Bird Day Activities

What better day to go on a ranger-led tour of birding sites in Grand Teton or Yellowstone national parks than on International Migratory Bird Day?

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 6th, 2009 7:56pm

Rooms Available for The Summer At Zion National Park -- At Least Right Now

If you've ever wanted to visit Zion National Park, and stay in Zion Canyon, now is the time to make that reservation. Zion Lodge officials say advance bookings are down, which is good news for travelers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 5th, 2009 6:21pm

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Mammoth Cave National Park Tours Not Affected By White-Nose Syndrome

White-nose syndrome continues to be a serious problem in many bat populations in eastern states. Fortunately, the disease has not appeared at Mammoth Cave National Park, and the underground tours are continuing as usual.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 5th, 2009 5:57pm

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