Visiting the Parks

Full Schedule of Winter Fun At Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado's Front Range has already been hit by several snowstorms this fall, and Rocky Mountain National Park's rangers are ready to take advantage of that building snowpack by showing visitors a good time outdoors.

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By NPT Staff - December 19th, 2011 12:52pm

Pull Down A Good Cookbook At Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Guns often are the main attraction at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, but there's a little something there for culinary fans, too.

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By NPT Staff - December 18th, 2011 3:00am

Snowshoeing Season Has Arrived At Mount Rainier National Park

With snow conditions improving, rangers at Mount Rainier National Park are ready to lead you into the park on snowshoe adventures.

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By NPT Staff - December 18th, 2011 3:00am

Spectacular Lava Show At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Nature's fireworks are on display at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where a stream of lava from Kīlauea’s is pouring into the Pacific Ocean.

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By NPT Staff - December 16th, 2011 3:00am

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Yellowstone National Park To Open For Winter Thursday, With Or Without Snow

The gates will open Thursday for winter traffic at Yellowstone National Park, but it's likely a key ingredient will be in short supply: snow.

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By NPT Staff - December 14th, 2011 3:00am

Holiday Tours Set For James A. Garfield National Historic Site

Holiday tours have been scheduled for the James A. Garfield National Historic Site in Ohio.

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By NPT Staff - December 13th, 2011 3:00am

Wintering At Valley Forge National Historical Park In the Footsteps Of the Continental Army

An upcoming mid-December event at Valley Forge National Historical Park has nothing to do with the holiday season, but plenty to do with the story of our nation: a reenactment of the desperate march by Washington's army to Valley Forge in 1777 in search of shelter and safety.

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By Jim Burnett - December 13th, 2011 3:00am

Arches, Canyonlands National Parks Open All Winter, But Come Prepared

Winter days are short and nights cold even in Utah's redrock country, but that's no reason not to visit Arches or Canyonlands national parks in the coming months.

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By NPT Staff - December 11th, 2011 3:00am

Snowshoeing And Cross-Country Skiing In Yellowstone National Park

While many head to Yellowstone National Park in winter to explore by snowmobile, many visitors also like to get out on foot -- either with snowshoes or cross-country skis -- to move about the park. Here's the rundown on how to safely enjoy those activities in the park this winter.

YELL-Canyon Area Ski Trails Xanterra.pdf

YELL-Mammoth Area Ski Trails Xanterra.pdf

YELL-Northeast Area Ski Trails Xanterra.pdf

YELL-Old Faithful Area Ski Trails Xanterra.pdf

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By NPT Staff - December 11th, 2011 3:00am

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Top Six Family Adventures In National Parks

A year's worth of family vacations to national parks led to the following list of top family adventures in the national parks.

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By Michael Lanza - December 12th, 2011 8:03am

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