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The latest news from around the National Park System.

Comment Extended For Grand Teton National Park's Moose-Wilson Corridor Plan

Another month has been tacked onto the public comment period for Grand Teton National Park's Moose-Wilson Corridor Draft Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement, a plan so controversial enough to prompt Wyoming's governor to summon the park superintendent to Cheyenne for a closed-door meeting.

Federal Transportation Bill Carries Significant Increase For National Park Infrastructure Needs

Weary roads in the National Park System stand to benefit from the federal transportation bill passed last week, as it carries an 18 percent increase in funding for the National Park Service, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

NPCA: Olympic National Park Can't Possibly Afford Its Visitor, Infrastructure Needs

More and more people are visiting national parks, media channels are flooding consumer publications with features on the parks, congressional interest seems higher than ususal, and yet parks are struggling to get by, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

Congressman From Maine Trying To Block President From Designating A North Woods National Monument

A congressman from Maine has introduced legislation aimed at preventing the president of the United States from designating a national monument in the Pine Tree State without approval from the state legislature and governor.
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Conservationists Divided Over Proposed Everglades National Park Land Swap With Florida Power And Light

A proposal by the National Park Service to swap some land at Everglades National Park with a utility company looking to build a transmission line corridor is dividing conservationists over whether it will benefit or harm the national park.

House Subcommittee Hears Options To National Park Centennial Legislation

A "Centennial Penny for the Parks," a $1 fee surcharge for entry into national parks, and increases in mandatory appropriations to fund infrastructure needs were among the ideas presented to a House subcommittee considering legislation aimed at helping the National Park Service prepare for its next century as guardian of "America's Best Idea."

Interior Secretary Attends Global Climate Change Conference, Uses National Parks To Illustrate Concerns

Examples of how climate change is impacting the National Park System from Everglades National Park in Florida to Bering Land Bridge National Preserve in Alaska were cited by Interior Secretary Sally Jewell this week to illustrate to a global audience the threats climate change poses.

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.