Visiting the Parks

Sal Hollow Trail In Mammoth Cave National Park Closed To Mountain Bikers, Open To Horses

If you're heading to Mammoth Cave National Park with your mountain bike, you can no longer pedal down the Sal Hollow Trail. However, if you're heading there with your horse, you can explore that trail with your steed.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 5th, 2011 3:00am

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Join A Ranger To Watch Raptors In Yellowstone National Park's Hayden Valley On Sept 10

A ranger will lead a raptor-watching program in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday, September 10.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:49pm

Visit Your Park: Glacier Bay and Shenandoah National Parks Now in the Archives

If you haven't been checking the Visit Your Park section recently, know that two more parks have been added to the archives: Glacier Bay National Park and Shenandoah National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 4th, 2011 3:00am

Where Can You See Wildlife Right Now: Elk At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Summer visits to Great Smoky Mountains National Park can reward you with ample sights of wildlife, from black bears and white-tailed deer to salamanders and hawks. But if it's elk you want to see, now is the time to head to the park's Cataloochee Valley.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2011 3:00am

Not Too Early To Book Winter Adventure At Yellowstone National Park

Sure, it's still August, and the hot, humid weather just won't stop in many sections of the country. You can envision cooler weather, though, by considering a winter trek to Yellowstone National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 2nd, 2011 3:00am

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Bear Watching Mayhem In Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

Bears in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks have been in the news a bit this summer, both because of their behavior and the behavior of tourists watching the bears. The following column, which Todd Wilkinson posted on his Wildlife Art Journal site the other day, will have you scratching your head over how there haven't been more bear-human incidents this summer.

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By Todd Wilkinson - October 17th, 2011 11:26am

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Fountains Spring Anew At Wawona Hotel In Yosemite National Park

One might say the past has sprung back to life at the Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park, where an iconic stone water fountain has been restored.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2011 3:00am

Before You Tackle Longs Peak In Rocky Mountain National Park, Know What To Expect

Climbing Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park is not as straightforward as some might think, especially if you tackle the Keyhole route. With that in mind, park officials have some pointers for climbing the 14er.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 27th, 2011 3:00am

Take This App Along When You Climb Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

Rick Deutsch wrote the book on climbing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, so he comes well-prepared to write an app for making the day-long journey.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 26th, 2011 3:00am

Tallgrass Prairie Events at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in September

Butterflies, wildflowers and a restored piece of tallgrass prairie will be the focus of ranger guided walks at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site on Labor Day. Visitors who'd like to give a little back can help with a volunteer project in the park's 81-acre tallgrass prairie on September 24.

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By Jim Burnett - August 26th, 2011 2:00am

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