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Soaking In The History Of Radium Hot Springs

Relaxation doesn’t come naturally to everyone, so when I grudgingly slipped into the steamy, mineral-rich water at Radium Hot Springs, I couldn’t help but think of that deadly day in 1967 when a semi truck hauling gasoline lost control on the steep mountain highway nearby and crashed, killing the driver and spilling more than 7,000 gallons of fuel into the creek that ran beside the hot pool and under the main stone building.

Photography In The National Parks: Road Trippin’ The Canadian Rockies!

Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson took herself and her cameras on a 2,000-mile September road trip to visit four national parks in the Canadian Rockies. Despite the mixed bag of weather and clash of expectations versus reality on the road, Rebecca captured amazing shots which she uses to illustrate tips and techniques for your own national park road trip.

The North Saskatchewan River On A Cold, Rainy September Day, Banff National Park

How many of you have ever stopped at Howse Pass Viewpoint in Banff National Park, located between the bridge over the Saskatchewan River and the developed area called "The Crossing" along the Icefields Parkway? Even on a cold, rainy day, the view from there of the North Saskatchewan River and surrounding landscape is spectacular.

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #66: The Canadian Rockies Edition

The Great White North has some pretty awesome national parks: Kootenay, Yoho, Banff, Jasper, Mount Revelstoke, and Glacier. These national parks located within the snaggle-toothed mouth of Canada’s mountainous west are the subject of this month’s quiz and trivia piece. See how much you know with this quiz. You might even learn something new!

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.