Arches National Park

Summer Special: Windshield Touring in the Western Parks

The windshield touring season will see motorists from all over America and the world converging on the scenic drives in our national parks. Here are some traverses, loops, and shuttles in the western parks that belong on anybody's short list.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 21st, 2011 9:06am

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New Air Service Makes It Easier to Reach Arches, Canyonlands National Parks

It soon will be a bit easier to get to Moab, Utah, the jumping off point for Arches and Canyonlands national parks if you prefer to fly there.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 3rd, 2011 3:15am

Summer Special: Guided Adventure in Utah's National Parks: Why and How to Do It

If you want outdoor adventure in a Utah national park, but feel you don't have the necessary skills or local knowledge, it's time to call in a guide. Here's what you need to know to make the right choice.

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By Julie Trevelyan - April 5th, 2011 9:44am

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Keeping Track of What The National Park Service Is Up To In Your State

As it continues to improve its web presence, the National Park Service has made it easier for you to find information on the parks in your state...as well as on other Park Service-related entities, such as properties on the national register, or wild and scenic rivers, or historic trails.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 26th, 2011 4:59pm

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Climbing Community Differs With National Park Service Over Fixed Anchors In Wilderness

If you've ever sat back in El Capitan Meadow in Yosemite National Park to watch climbers ascending that massive granite wall from which the meadow takes its name, odds are you never noticed the "hundreds" of fixed anchors climbers have over the years drilled into that monolith. And yet, they're there.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 2nd, 2011 8:06am

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Drier Conditions Expected to Lead to More Dust Storms Over Arches, Canyonlands National Parks

As the effects of climate change intensify in the Southwest, future visits to Arches and Canyonlands national parks could coincide with more dust storms than what currently is considered usual, according to a joint study by U.S. Geological Survey and University of California scientists.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 26th, 2011 3:15am

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Arches National Park Taking Input on Proposed Climbing Management Plan

Arches National Park soon could have an official management plan to guide climbing and canyoneering in the park where the geology offers climbers a sprawling playground of options.

ARCH_Climbing Management Plan.pdf

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

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Now's The Time To Apply For "Artists in the Parks"

If you've got some artistic flare, and a desire to spend some time in the high desert of southeastern Utah, now is the time to get your application in for the 2011 Community Artist in the Parks Program.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 29th, 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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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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