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National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 275 | Traveler's Summer Outlook

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Summer is almost here. The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is the official kickoff to the summer travel season, and I’m happy to say that the National Parks Traveler will be continuing to bring you news about the parks and how you can enjoy them.
As much as Editor-in-Chief Kurt Repanshek was looking forward to retiring, listener and reader support has enabled the news organization to continue on with its editorially independent coverage of National Parks and protected areas.

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National Parks Traveler Postcard From The Parks: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Follow in Daniel Boone's footsteps at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park/Harold Jerrell
Why visit Cumberland Gap National Historical Park? The gap was the gateway to the heart of the country, as Daniel Boone discovered in the 1700s. And it's the one unit of the National Park System where you can take turns standing in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia. The Traveler's Lynn Riddick gives you a brief preview of the historical park with this audio postcard.
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Hiking The Greenleaf Trail, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

A deciduous forest seen along the boardwalk portion of the Greenleaf Trail at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

"At Cumberland Gap, the first great gateway to the west, follow the buffalo, the Native American, the longhunter, the pioneer... all traveled this route through the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky. Modern day explorers and travelers stand in awe at this great gateway and the many miles of trails and scenic features found in the park."

NPS-Scott Teodorski
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“An Iron Will” Festival To Commemorate 200th Anniversary Of The Newlee Iron Furnace

When visitors attend Cumberland Gap National Historical Park’s “An Iron Will” festival this coming weekend, they will step back in time and be able to immerse themselves in another fascinating chapter of the area’s rich history. Two hundred years ago in 1819 an iron furnace was built below what is known as Gap Cave, utilizing for its operation the stream from the cave.

Wilderness Road Campground At Cumberland Gap National Historical Park To Remain Open This Winter

The Wilderness Road Campground in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Virginia will remain open this winter with loops A and B available for camping. Loop A does not have electricity while Loop B provides 20, 30 and 50 amp hook-ups. Water is centrally located at the dumping station near the campground entrance station.

Fall Spectacular: Great Autumn Hikes in the National Parks

It's hard to beat autumn for prime hiking in parks from coast to coast. This season brings fine weather to most of the country and in many locations fall foliage is an added bonus. There are more hikes in national parks than we can take in a lifetime, so here are a few suggestions for some great ones all across the nation—including some alternatives to the most heavily-visited sites.

Fire Conditions Merit Bans, Restrictions In Shenandoah And Great Smoky Mountains National Parks

With wildfires burning in many places of the Southeast, and extremely warm and dry conditions in the forests, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has banned all campfires and use of fire grills in the park, while to the north in Shenandoah National Park fire restrictions have been put in place in the South District.

The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.