Visiting the Parks

Camping In The Parks: Smokemont Campground In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Smokemont Campground, a friendly, comfortable place to camp in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is close to many family attractions.

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By [email protected] - June 22nd, 2012 10:51am

Got Some Free Time? Frontier Cabins At Yellowstone National Park Going For $99 A Night

They're not the most opulent rooms in Yellowstone National Park, but they're well-located and only $99 a night through May 24.

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By NPT Staff - April 2nd, 2012 8:42am

Bryce Canyon National Park Ready To Welcome Spring, But Winter Is Still Visible

Spring is here, at least according to the calendar, but at Bryce Canyon National Park there's a mixing of seasons, which makes it a perfect time to visit.

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

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Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park Welcomes Spring With Cooking Demonstrations

While the fall leaf-peeping season is one of the most popular times to be in Shenandoah National Park, spring with its season of renewal is a close second. And to celebrate it, the executive chef of the Skyland Resort is returning with its series of culinary demonstrations.

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By NPT Staff - March 30th, 2012 3:00am

Visiting Montezuma Castle National Monument In Arizona

One of the most accessible units of the National Park System has to be Montezuma Castle National Monument, which protects a 1,000-year-old cliff dwelling less than 10 minutes off Interstate 17 in Arizona.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 28th, 2012 3:00am

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How Can You Enjoy The National Parks This Spring? Check Out These Passport Picks!

How can you enjoy the national parks this spring? The options are almost endless, but here are seven quick suggestions on where to head.

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By NPT Staff - March 27th, 2012 3:00am

App Review: Field Guide, Tips For Photographing The American Wilderness

In his first app for the iPad, national parks photographer Ian Shive explores how he captures the best expressions of the American wilderness and leaves you with some helpful tips that can help you hone your photographic skills.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 26th, 2012 6:29pm

Tule Springs, With Its Rare Collection Of Prehistoric Fossils, Promoted For National Monument Status

Tule Springs outside of Las Vegas is a hotbed of Ice Age fossils. A large coalition is working hard to make it a national monument.

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By [email protected] - March 27th, 2012 7:49am

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Appalachian Spring: The Video

The Blue Ridge Parkway, between Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Parks, is a prime venue to a secret season—the explosive beauty and bounty of Appalachian Spring.

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By Randy Johnson - May 21st, 2012 2:15pm

Mark Your Calendars: National Park Week Set For April 21-April 29

You can start planning: National Park Week will fall April 21-29 this year, with activities planned throughout the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - March 21st, 2012 3:00am

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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.