Visiting the Parks

Mountain Bikers Get More Riding Time At Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area

Mountain bikers are getting more trail time at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee.

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By NPT Staff - June 14th, 2012 3:00am

Take A Side Trip From New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park And Voyage 'Round The World

What better way to enjoy New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park than to take a voyage around the world on a 19th century whaler? You can do that, virtually, beginning June 23 with a stop at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

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By NPT Staff - June 13th, 2012 3:00am

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Wilderness Hike At Theodore Roosevelt National Park Will Focus On Finding Water In The Badlands

Curious about where you can find water in the harsh badlands of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota? Then join a ranger on July 1 to go in search of springs in the park.

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By NPT Staff - June 13th, 2012 3:00am

Lodging Deals Popping Up In Sequoia National Park

Looking for a way to save some money on a national park vacation this summer? You might find some answers at Sequoia National Park's Wuksachi Lodge.

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By NPT Staff - June 12th, 2012 3:00am

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Third Annual Astronomy Festival At Great Basin National Park This Week

The eclipse is past us, as is the transit of Venus, but that doesn't mean astronomy shows in the national parks are over. This week the 3rd Annual Great Basin Astronomy Festival will be celebrated at Great Basin National Park.

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By NPT Staff - June 12th, 2012 3:00am

New Fee System For Camping At Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Dunewood Campground

Change has come to camping at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's Dunewood Campground, at least when it comes to paying for your site.

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By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2012 3:00am

Top Ten National Park Gifts For Dad This Father’s Day

It’s the age-old question; What gift do I give Dad for Father’s Day? Instead of buying Dad another tie or a big mouth bass talking wall decoration, why not get him something that he will really love and can really use? Here’s a top ten list of worthy Father’s Day gifts for the outdoorsman, the history buff or the music aficionado:

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By NPT Staff - June 10th, 2012 3:00am

Mark Your Calendars: Bat Viewing At Pipe Spring National Monument

Though our recent feature on Pipe Spring National Monument by Lee Dalton focused on the historical aspects of the monument in Arizona, there's quite a bit to say about creatures flitting about overhead there.

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By NPT Staff - June 10th, 2012 3:00am

Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day In Rocky Mountain National Park Or Mesa Verde National Park

If you missed celebrating International Migratory Bird Day last month, you can make it up by heading to Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday for a bird walk in the park

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By NPT Staff - June 8th, 2012 3:00am

All Units Of National Park System Will Be Free To Enter On Saturday

To help mark National Get Outdoors Day, all units of the National Park System will be free to enter this Saturday.

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By NPT Staff - June 5th, 2012 3:00am

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