Visiting the Parks

Interior Secretary Sets Aside 17 Fee-Free Days Across the National Park System

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, citing the country's continuing economic doldrums, has selected 17 days this year when entrance to all units of the National Park System will be free.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 5th, 2011 11:06am

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Traveler's Checklist: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park offers a quiet oasis of Revolutionary War history and good walking paths in Greensboro, North Carolina. On her way to hike another section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Danny Bernstein spent a day in the first military park to preserve a battlefield of the American Revolution.

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By [email protected] - January 3rd, 2011 3:15am

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Seasonal Closure of Paurotis Pond At Everglades National Park Implemented to Help Nesting Wood Storks

With the "dry season' having arrived, the birding at Everglades National Park is exceptional. But it comes with some restrictions, such as the annual closure of Paurotis Pond and its surrounding area to give nesting wood storks and other species some protection.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 2nd, 2011 3:15am

Snowshoeing Treks Return to Crater Lake National Park

Recent heavy snows make Crater Lake National Park a perfect destination for folks interested in joining a ranger for a snowshoe hike in the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 2nd, 2011 3:15am

Parking Just Got More Expensive at Mount Rushmore National Memorial

It just got more expensive to visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial, as the cost of a parking pass was bumped up a buck, to $11, as of today.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 1st, 2011 3:15am

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Wind Cave National Park To Offer Series of Nature Programs For Kids

Youngsters -- ages 3 to 10 -- are the target audience for a series of nature programs being offered this winter at Wind Cave National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 1st, 2011 3:15am

Cedar Breaks National Monument to Host Cross-Country Ski/Snowshoe Outing On January 8

With a potent winter storm dumping multiple feet of snow on Utah's high country, the timing couldn't be much better for the annual cross country ski and snowshoe event at Cedar Breaks National Monument in southern Utah.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 1st, 2011 3:15am

A Year's Worth of Trails to Hike in the National Parks

Hiking trails are one of the best ways to enjoy national parks. They lead you out into nature, get you some exercise, and quite often showcase some gorgeous vistas. Here's a look back at some of the great trails we've mentioned on the Traveler during the past 12 months.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 30th, 2010 3:15am

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A Year in the Parks

The past year was very kind to me in terms of getting out to visit some of the incredible units of our National Park System. Here's a look back at a year in national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 28th, 2011 6:51pm

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Video: Glacier National Park's Lake McDonald on a Clear and Gorgeous Winter's Day

Glacier National Park can be hard to reach in summer, and doubly hard to reach in winter. But for the lucky ones who do, the setting is gorgeous, as this video attests.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 25th, 2010 3:15am

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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.

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