Year-End Quiz: Musicians And National Parks, The Answers
So, how well do you know your musicians and their national park connections?
- By Kurt Repanshek - December 30th, 2020 1:45am
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Former President Carter Made Honorary Park Ranger
Nearly four decades after he signed into law some of the most sweeping pieces of legislation affecting the National Park System, former President Jimmy Carter has been made an honorary park ranger.
- By NPT Staff - April 18th, 2016 2:00am
National Park Calendar Of Events Flows Over In November And December
Looking for something to do in the National Park System in November and December? Check out this listing of activities, from Andersonville National Historic Site to Yoemite National Park.
- By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2014 2:00am
Appreciating Space In National Parks
There are worries that a majority of today's younger generations are not interested in spending much time outdoors in natural areas. The Student Conservation Association exists to help nurture and immerse these generations in places such as national parks and national forests. Jane Wong discovered that working in the field with the SCA gave her a great appreciation for the outdoors. This is her story.
- By NPT Staff - December 11th, 2013 2:15am
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Proposing Fee Increase For Annual Passes
If you visit the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in Georgia frequently, you might be interested to know the park is proposing to increase the cost of an annual pass by $10, to $35 a year.
- By NPT Staff - November 4th, 2013 1:15am
Trash Cans Disappearing From Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Take your garbage with you. That's what Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area officials are hoping visitors will do this summer, as there will be fewer trash cans around the NRA to drop your trash into.
- By NPT Staff - April 2nd, 2013 3:03am
Mountain Bike Access Growing At Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Joggers and hikers who use Sope Creek and the popular fitness trail loop at Cochran Shoals in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will soon find they'll be sharing more of the trail network with mountain bikes.
- By NPT Staff - February 19th, 2013 3:03am
Interior Secretary Cites "Most Endangered River" As Model Of America's Great Outdoors River Initiative
Apparently top Interior Department officials didn't get the memo: The Chattahoochee River, which Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says is a "model of the America's Great Outdoors River Initiative," is also considered one of the nation's most endangered rivers by American Rivers.
List Of "Most Endangered Rivers" Flows Through National Parks
A number of national parks are clustered around some of the 10 rivers whose health is being threatened by mining operations, pollution, dredging, proposed dams, and other impacts that American Rivers found them deserving to be listed as America's Most Endangered Rivers.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 16th, 2012 3:00am
Conference On Conservation Scheduled For Friday At The White House
A White House conference is scheduled for Friday to examine the links between conservation and local economies, tourism, outdoor recreation, and "healthy lands, waters and wildlife."
- By NPT Staff - March 1st, 2012 3:00am
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The Essential RVing Guide
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.
