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Camp: Mount Rainier National Park

April 25, 2011 at 6:17 pm · Filed under camping, family, hiking, National Parks, travel and tourism ·Tagged , , ,

Mount Rainier National Park

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Visit Mount Rainier National Park! It has many campgrounds to stay at while exploring this fun national park. Here are some articles on both the park and camping there. Have fun!

Exploring Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park | Karoline …

The park is only a couple of hours from Seattle and Portland, so Mount Rainier makes for an straightforward weekend camping trip. Vehicle-camping is allowed in five campgrounds scattered all through the park, with 480 obtainable web …

Publish Date: 04/08/2011 6:35

http://karolinewahlert.info/exploring-washingtons-mount-rainier-national-park

Mt. Rainier – Hiking & Camping

Just got back from a camping trip to Mount Rainier with my parents, who had booked an extra camp site and Lauryn & I jumped at the opportunity to join them. We camped at Cougar Rock Campgroun.

Publish Date: 08/23/2008 3:00

http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Washington/Mt-Rainier/blog-585643.html

Mount Rainier National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Government page about this volcano, environmental information and statistics.

Publish Date: 02/22/2009 3:00

http://www.nps.gov/MORA/

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Picture of the Day: Channel Islands National Park

September 7, 2010 at 6:46 pm · Filed under National Parks, nature, outdoors, photography, wilderness ·Tagged , , , ,

Channel Islands by Moonlight

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Celebrate the September Night Sky at Acadia National Park

September 7, 2010 at 6:30 pm · Filed under family, National Parks, nature, outdoors, star watching ·Tagged , , ,

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“If your idea of an excellent trip to a national park includes gazing at the starry skies overhead, consider making plans to visit Acadia National Park in September when the 2nd Annual Acadia Night Sky Festival is celebrated.

As more and more parks and communities turn their heads to the night skies, these events are becoming more commonplace across the National Park System. Among parks that are backdrops for similar festivals are Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, and Yosemite, just to name a very few.

The Acadia festival is set to get under way September 9th and continue right through until sunrise on September 13. Live music, poetry readings, art exhibits, and science-related programs are on the agenda, according to Bar Harbor officials.

There are opportunities for stargazing from different sites in the national park throughout the festival. Indoor and outdoor events are planned, but in case of rain, there will be a portable star lab on hand, according to festival organizers.”  Read more.

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Basic Camping Essentials

August 5, 2010 at 6:41 pm · Filed under camping, family, hiking, National Parks, nature, travel and tourism ·Tagged , , , , ,

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We have covered many places, including National Parks, to go camping for the summer. However, if this will be your first time camping you may have questions on what to bring and even if you are a seasoned camper, it’s always nice to brush up on the camping essentials. Here are a few articles on the basics to take when going camping.

Camping Essentials You Need To Keep When You Are Going Camping

Usually, people experience burns, cuts and insect bites during camping. To have your primary first-aid within your reach is thus an essential need. In your kit, you should place adhesive bandages, antiseptic wipes, sterile gauze pads, …

Publish Date: 07/11/2010 8:38

http://www.hotmake.info/business-and-industry/small-business/camping-essentials-you-need-to-keep-when-you-are-going-camping/

Kit DesLauriers Answers Questions on Camping Essentials – Never …

What are the basic essentials I would need for camping, as in equipment/devices? Kit: A tent, sleeping mattress pad and sleeping bag. From there it depends on if you are camping in your backyard or at a campground with your car right …

Publish Date: 07/05/2010 0:00

http://www.neverstopexploring.com/blog/2010/07/kit-deslauriers-answers-questions-on-camping-essentials.html

Camping Essentials You Must Keep When You Are Leaving For Camping

Usually, individuals face burns, cuts and insect bites during camping. To have your primary first-aid handy is therefore an essential requirement. In your kit, you should keep adhesive bandages, antiseptic wipes, sterile gauze pads, …

Publish Date: 07/15/2010 21:09

http://popularfunactivities.com/recreation-and-sports/camping-essentials-you-must-keep-when-you-are-leaving-for-camping

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National Park News: Fee Free Weekend August 14-15

August 4, 2010 at 12:45 am · Filed under birding, camping, family, fishing, hiking, National Parks, nature, outdoors, recreation ·Tagged , , , , ,

Yosemite valley, Yosemite National Park, Calif...
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Here is another opportunity to visit the National Parks for free on August 14 and 15. Take this opportunity to visit some of the national parks which usually have a cost and enjoy hiking, biking, backpacking and even going to the beach. Here is an article with more information on this event.

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Celebrate with Kenai Fjords National Park

July 27, 2010 at 8:50 pm · Filed under family, glaciers, hiking, National Parks, outdoors ·Tagged , , , , ,

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If you are in the Alaska area or planning to be August 4th, come help celebrate the completion of the Exit Glacier Pavilion! It is the first completion of many improvements in the area. While you are there, check out the many things you can do in this unique national park, including a close walk to an active glacier. Click here for more information on this event.

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National Park News: All Yosemite Campgrounds Now Open for Summer 2010

July 19, 2010 at 10:47 pm · Filed under camping, family, hiking, National Parks, outdoors, wilderness, Yosemite National Park ·Tagged , , , , ,

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“All campgrounds in Yosemite National Park are now open for the 2010 summer season, the National Park Service said but many only are open on a first-come, first-served basis.

Several campgrounds along the Tioga Road and the Bridalveil Creek Campground on the Glacier Point Road have been closed since the winter of 2009 due to seasonal road closures, a heavy snowpack, and water saturation.

Multiple campgrounds along the Tioga Road, such as Tamarack and Porcupine Flat, are available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Yosemite Creek, a first-come, first-served campground open for the season, will now offer 35 more campsites for visitors to choose from. ” Read more.

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A “Cool” Alternative: Mammoth Cave National Park

July 19, 2010 at 7:36 pm · Filed under caves, family, hiking, Mammoth Cave National Park, National Parks, outdoors, recreation ·Tagged , , , , ,

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This summer has been a really hot one and the thought of exploring National Parks that involve the heat such as Grand Canyon or the Badlands can make one sweat. If you want a cooler option, try Mammoth Canyon National Park. Here are some articles on this national park in Kentucky.

Mammoth Cave National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Official site: includes calendar; tours, events and activities; history and nature of the park; governance and volunteer support.

Publish Date: 08/24/2006 17:00

http://www.nps.gov/maca/

Mammoth Cave National Park – UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Mammoth Cave National Park, located in the state of Kentucky, has the world’s largest network of natural caves and underground passageways, which are characteristic examples of limestone formations. The park and its underground network …

Publish Date: 09/13/2006 17:00

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/150

Cool Caves in North America

This incredible, peerless national park in the fine state of Kentucky contains one of the best known caves on the planet. Mammoth is the longest subterranean system in recorded history and holds two major distinctions as both a UNESCO …

Publish Date: 07/13/2010 11:27

http://blog.ratestogo.com/cool-caves-in-north-america/

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National Park News: Bryce Canyon National Park Hosting First Geology Festival

July 19, 2010 at 6:58 pm · Filed under Bryce Canyon, camping, family, geology, hiking, National Parks, outdoors, recreation ·Tagged , , , ,

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Calling all those interested in geology! Bryce Canyon National Park, known for it’s astonishing geological features, is now hosting it’s first Geology Festival.

Bryce Canyon National Park to Host Its First Geology Festival …

Bryce Canyon National Park to Host Its First Geology Festival. Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on July 18, 2010 – 1:07am. If you’re in the area, stop by Bryce Canyon National Park on July 30-31 to help the park celebrate its first Geology …

Publish Date: 07/18/2010 0:07

http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2010/07/bryce-canyon-national-park-host-its-first-geology-festival6221

The 58 National Parks in the USA: Black Canyon and Bryce Canyon …

Bryce is unusual because of its hoodoos, geological structures formed by wind, water and ice erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks. bryce park. Alone on the Rim, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah pictures. bryce view …

Publish Date: 07/19/2010 2:28

http://www.tourismontheedge.com/best-of/the-58-national-parks-in-the-usa-black-canyon-and-bryce-canyon.html

U.S. Travel Locations: Bryce Canyon: One of America’s Secret …

Bryce Canyon, named after Ebenezer Bryce who settled in the area in the 1850s, is situated in the south of Utah. Receiving National Park status in 1928, the park is around 55 square miles of breathtaking natural rugged beauty. … For those who enjoy wandering around and learning from exhibits, current displays in the museum include geology, wildlife and star gazing. For anyone interested in the geology of Bryce Canyon, there are frequent geology talks in the park. …

Publish Date: 07/18/2010 15:55

http://ustravellocations.blogspot.com/2010/07/bryce-canyon-one-of-americas-secret.html

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Discover: Big Bend National Park

July 19, 2010 at 5:51 pm · Filed under birding, family, National Parks, outdoors, wilderness ·Tagged , , , , , , ,

Big Bend National Park, Texas
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Situated in Texas, Big Bend National Park offers just about everything from birding to hiking to photography. If you’re in the area, take a few days to check out this wonderful National Park.

It’s Darker in Big Bend National Park, Thanks to a Light Reduction …

Big Bend National Park has long been known as a great place to enjoy the night sky, and thanks to a recently completed project, nighttime has gotten even darker, especially around the park’s main developed area in the Chisos Basin. …

Publish Date: 05/16/2010 23:31

http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2010/05/its-darker-big-bend-national-park-thanks-light-reduction-project-chisos-basin5855

The 58 National Parks in the USA: Big Bend and Biscayne

Big Bend National Park is located in the US state of Texas and it has a national significance as the largest protected area of Chihuahuan Desert topography and ecoology in the United States. Big Bend National Park, with its 393 km …

Publish Date: 07/09/2010 9:38

http://www.tourismontheedge.com/best-of/the-58-national-parks-in-the-usa-big-bend-and-biscayne.html

Big Bend National Park

I hiked over 100 miles of Big Bend National Park, about 50 of those with Raisin, canoed Santa Elena Canyon, visited the Rio Grande hot springs (via car), and visited Mariscal Canyon. I drank from mud puddles, hiked through 30-40 mph …

Publish Date: 06/29/2010 10:08

http://texasperimeterhike.blogspot.com/2010/06/big-bend-national-park.html

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