National Parks Traveler

There aren't many places in national parks where you can venture well into the backcountry by foot, raft or saddle and then enjoy a good meal you didn't cook yourself and sleep in a bed you didn't tote. One of them is the subject of a new book, Images of America - Grand Canyon's Phantom Ranch, and it's worth a read.

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By Jim Burnett - April 2nd, 2012 2:18am

Study: Development Around National Parks Far Surpasses That In Other Parts Of The Country

Development and population density around units of the National Park System greatly outpaces that occurring around other parts of the country, according to a Montana State University study.

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By NPT Staff - April 2nd, 2012 2:10am

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Parks Beyond Borders: Global National Park News

Global National Parks News

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By Randy Johnson - April 1st, 2012 8:37am

Spring In the National Parks: Where Can You Find Wildflowers?

Spring is showing up in more and more corners of the country, which means it's a perfect time to check out what's blooming in the National Park System. Here's a quick list of some reliable sites to catch wildflowers in the weeks ahead.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 1st, 2012 2:55am

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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] - April 1st, 2012 2:49am

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 1st, 2012 2:42am

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 2:32am

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Point Reyes National Seashore Staff Accused Of More Wrongdoing In Measuring Impacts Of Oyster Farm

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, in a blistering letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, says the Point Reyes National Seashore has again "falsified" science to reach a desired conclusion on the fate of an oyster company operating there.

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