Visiting the Parks

The Best National Park Campgrounds (According To Us)

Here are the best national park campgrounds, according to the Traveler's lodging experts, David and Kay Scott, who actually spend more time in a tent than you might imagine!

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By David and Kay Scott - June 6th, 2012 8:10am

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Parks Offer Opportunities To Watch Venus Transit On Tuesday

If you're out in the parks this week, check to see if the park you're in is offering a viewing of the "Venus transit" that will occur Tuesday afternoon. Units from Arches to Voyageurs national parks will be offering special viewing of the celestial event.

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By NPT Staff - June 4th, 2012 8:42am

Richmond Battlefields Plan Events Into July That Offer Innovative Insight Into “150 Years Ago”

The Seven Days Battles anniversary around Richmond boasts an amazing array of not-to-be-missed events including exploring battlefields at Gaines’ Mill, Glendale, and Malvern Hill that are not regularly open to the public and unique presentations that blend living history and National Park Service (NPS) ranger-led storytelling on the dates.

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By Randy Johnson - June 4th, 2012 2:39pm

Bearpaw High Sierra Camp In Sequoia National Park To Open In Late June

With the National Park Service once again allowed to issue permits to commercial horse packers, the folks who run the Bearpaw High Sierra Camp in Sequoia National Park say the camp will be open for business beginning June 29.

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By NPT Staff - June 2nd, 2012 3:00am

Catch Up With Friends Of Acadia When You Visit Acadia National Park This Summer

Planning to visit Acadia National Park this summer? Consider taking some time to join the Friends of Acadia during one of their many activities. Here's a list of what's on their calendar:

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By NPT Staff - June 1st, 2012 3:00am

Annual Road Lottery Opens June 1 At Denali National Park And Preserve

For the next 30 days you'll be able to enter for a chance to drive along the Denali Park Road this fall.

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By NPT Staff - June 1st, 2012 3:00am

58th Annual Bird Walk Coming To Theodore Roosevelt National Park On June 3

Birding and chuckwagon breakfasts intersect Saturday at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.

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By NPT Staff - May 31st, 2012 3:00am

Exploring The Parks: Pipe Spring National Monument

A tiny waystation in Arizona took hold thanks to its precious commodity -- water. Today, visitors to Pipe Spring National Monument can explore the wondrous history of this place that dates to 300 B.C.

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By Lee Dalton - November 30th, 2012 6:51am

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Ranger-Led Wilderness Hikes Scheduled At Theodore Roosevelt National Park

If you find yourself in North Dakota this summer, consider heading to Theodore Roosevelt National Park to join a ranger-led hike into the park.

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By NPT Staff - May 26th, 2012 3:00am

Honor America's Veterans This Memorial Day: A Tour Of Washington, D.C.'s War Memorials

Memorial Day should mean more than a day off or a backyard BBQ. It's a day to remember those who gave their lives in defense of our country. Here's a look at some of the memorials in Washington, D.C., where you can recall those sacrifices.

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By NPT Staff - May 25th, 2012 11:43am

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks