Visiting the Parks

Progress Continuing On New Visitor Center At Dinosaur National Monument

It's cold in Utah, but that hasn't slowed work on the new Quarry Visitor Center at Dinosaur National Monument, as the accompanying images show.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 13th, 2011 3:15am

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Carbon River Road At Mount Rainier National Park Being Transformed Into A Trail

Rather than continue battling storms that frequently washout the Carbon River Road in the northwestern corner of Mount Rainier National Park, the National Park Service has redesignated the road as a trail for hikers and cyclists.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 13th, 2011 2:15am

Summering in Maine? Consider Raptor Internship at Acadia National Park

What would you think about spending the summer describing the raptors at Acadia National Park to park visitors? If that sounds appealing, you might want to apply for the park's raptor interpretation internship.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 12th, 2011 3:15am

Cape Cod National Seashore Offering Special Programs For February School Vacation

If you live on or near Cape Cod and are wondering how to keep your children occupied during the upcoming February break, the folks at Cape Cod National Seashore have a week-long series of activities to help you out.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 12th, 2011 3:15am

Half Dome Permits Available For Reservation Beginning March 1

If you want to stand atop Half Dome in Yosemite National Park this summer, start planning your trek. Beginning March 1, you'll be able to reserve a day-use permit for making the journey to the summit this summer.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 11th, 2011 3:15am

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Grand Teton National Park, The Land of Legends

Technology and art often are intertwined to bring a subject to life. For Mike Cavaroc, Grand Teton National Park was the subject, and time-lapse photography was his tool for bringing the park to life.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 8th, 2011 3:15am

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Glacier National Park Rangers to Lead Moonlight Cross-Country Ski, Weather Permitting

Night-time cross-country ski excursions can be wonderful opportunities to see a national park landscape from a different perspective. On February 19, Glacier National Park rangers will lead a four-mile ski for all interested, weather permitting of course.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 8th, 2011 3:15am

Traveler's Checklist: Crater Lake National Park

Despite its deep, shimmering namesake lake, Crater Lake National Park is one of the lesser visited of the great national parks. For those who make the journey, that's a great reward. For those who don't, well, they're missing something special.

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By [email protected] - February 7th, 2011 3:41pm

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Grand Canyon National Park Releases Draft EIS On Park Air Tours

Years of modeling, planning, and talks, interrupted by lawsuits and inter-agency differences, have produced a proposed air-tour management plan for Grand Canyon National Park that officials believe will restore natural quiet over much of the iconic canyon.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 7th, 2011 2:15am

Plan to come to the Appalachian Trail Festival and Biennial Meeting In July

Every two years, Appalachian Trail hikers, enthusiasts, supporters, and conservationists get together at an Appalachian Trail Festival and Biennial Meeting. What actually happens at an A.T. Festival and who attends?

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By [email protected] - February 6th, 2011 3:15am

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