National Parks Traveler

The National Park Service recently issued a prospectus seeking proposals to manage concessions in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Shenandoah’s concession operation is wide-ranging with lodging, food and beverage service, retail sales, camping, horseback riding, showers, fuel sales and more, that in 2023 generated more than $22 million of revenue.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 5th, 2024 11:37am

Fort Pulaski's Defenses Strengthened By GAOA

Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia recently completed a critical $300,000 project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act that rehabilitated the historic fort’s iconic brickwork and ventilation systems.

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By Compiled From N... - August 5th, 2024 2:30am

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 11th, 2024 8:17am

As Tropical Storm Debby Strengthens, More Parks Close

With Tropical Storm Debby continuing to strengthen Sunday and expected to reach the Big Bend of Florida as a Hurricane, the threat of more than a foot of rain and a storm surge of maybe four feet prompted Fort Pulaski National Monument and Cumberland Island National Seashore, both in Georgia, to announce they would close Monday to prepare for the storm.