America National Parks

One of the most enduring features of our country are the multitude of America National Parks. All across the nation you will find parks, preserves and refuges protected by the federal government. No matter where you are in the U.S. there is likely an American National Park within reasonable driving distance. All parks are not created equal, however. And, each park has its own special charm. For these reasons and others many travelers choose to buy an annual pass that allows them admission to every National Park in the country.

At many parks you will find gorgeous scenery and abundant wildlife. There are plenty of activities to keep you busy at most parks including hiking, biking, camping, museums, outdoor recreation areas and much more. It really depends on your location. No matter what time of year it is, there is a park waiting to welcome you. In the springtime, consider a park in the southwest like Zion National Park in Utah. The summer is the ideal time to visit a park like Sequoia National Park located in California. As the fall approaches consider a trip to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, a prime spot to behold the bright autumn leaves. Winter is a prime time to go to a national park like Mesa Verde in Colorado, especially if you love to ski.

There are even parks in Alaska and Hawaii that attract plenty of tourists. Alaska has eight parks where you can experience the splendor of the landscape. Hiking, helicopter tours, boat tours to massive glaciers and even dog sledding are a few reasons to consider an Alaskan getaway. In Hawaii, you'll find nationally protected land on which lush tropical foliage and exotic wildlife can be seen. And of course there are beautiful beaches and warm, sunny weather to enjoy.

The America National Parks profiled in this article are only a small sampling of the many parks in the U.S. To obtain a full list of American National Parks you may want to visit the NPS.gov website which is the official online home of the National Park Service. This service is headed up by the Department of the Interior and is devoted to maintaining, protecting and educating the public about national parks in the United States.

 



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Chattanoogan.com - Chattanooga's source for breaking local news
The National Park Foundation , the official charity of Americas national parks, has awarded Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park a 2012 Impact Grant to support the launch of EURœLearning in Action: Bringing Students to the Park,EUR a project that will provide funding assistance to Title 1 schools in order to bring students to the park and participate in curriculum-based education ...


Public comment sought on Shepherdstown's inclusion in national parks - Washington Post (blog)

Public comment sought on Shepherdstown's inclusion in national parks
Washington Post (blog)
By Linda Wheeler The National Park Service will hold two public hearings this month on the possibility of including the Shepherdstown, WV, battlefield in the national park system as an addition to either the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park or .

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National Poll Finds Accredited Marine Parks, Aquariums And Zoos Best Places For Children To Learn About, Connect With .
Children have a natural curiosity about dolphins, whales and other marine mammals. The best way for parents to encourage this interest - and to inspire a lifelong passion for wildlife conservation - is to log kids off the computer and visit an accredited marine park, aquarium or zoo, where learning best happens..


President's Budget Requests $2.6 billion for National Park Service - NEagle

President's Budget Requests $2.6 billion for National Park Service
NEagle
By Anonymous The National Park Service is the steward of the Nation's most cherished natural and cultural resources. As the keeper of 397 park units, 23 national scenic and national historic trails, and 58 wild and scenic rivers, NPS is charged with .
Breaking it down: Obama's 2013 budget includes ups and downs for national parksExaminer.com

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Top 10 national parks to pop the question, according to gorp.com
Top 10 national parks to pop the question..


Reader Participation Day: Have You Ever . - National Parks Traveler
When I was a volunteer at the desk at Oconaluftee Visitor Center at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most frequent question on the phone was, "Is US 441 open through to Gatlinburg?" That was easy to answer ...


Denver to Salt Lake via national parks | United States Forum .
We're tire-kicking a trip this summer, flying into Denver and I was thinking out of Salt Lake City. We've done a Grand Canyon, Zion, and Bryce trip, so the main thought would be to visit the Colorado Rockies' national park, ...


Government Of Canada Awards Licence Agreement For Parks Canada Merchandise Program
Embarking on an exciting new collaboration for its National Merchandise Program, Parks Canada is pleased to announce it has awarded a Merchandise License Agreement to Cotton Candy Inc. and creative partner Roots Canada to manage the sales and complete supply-chain process of its merchandise program, following a public tendering process..


'The Way Home: Returning to our National Parks' | Wend Blog
The beauty and grandeur of our national parks may best be witnessed through the eyes of those visiting them for the first time. And in a new film by Amy Marquis, a vision of Yosemite is revealed to a group of people absent ...


Birding in the National Parks: Kindling An Affair For Bird-Watching .
This edition of Birding in the National Parks will appear on Valentine's Day, but despite a week of brainstorming, I cannot come up with a romantic theme for birding in the parks. I could talk about how many birds mate for life ...


National Park Foundation Reveals Romantic National Park Getaways - Sacramento Bee

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National Park Foundation Reveals Romantic National Park Getaways
Sacramento Bee
By National Park Foundation WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With Valentine's Day upon us and President's Day long weekend fast approaching, February is the perfect time to plan a romantic activity or getaway in one of America's .
NPF Reveals Romantic National Park Getaways in the USATravelVideo.tv (press release)
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park receives 2012 Impact GrantNooga.com

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Tourist tax mooted for national parks
International tourists could be charged for access to the country's national parks. read more..


$2M goal set to fund Blood Run park plan - Sioux Falls Argus Leader

$2M goal set to fund Blood Run park plan
Sioux Falls Argus Leader
Jeff Scherschligt, president of the Parks and Wildlife Foundation, sees a public-private partnership as the ideal model for safeguarding the Blood Run National Historic Landmark, a rugged strip of wooded hills and prairie south of Sioux Falls along the .

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EUR˜Arm Chair Tours offer park info, inspiration
STILLWATER EUR” Relieve your cabin fever this winter at The Saratoga National Historical Park's annual "Arm Chair Tours" series taking place on from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 and 26. During this popular free series, now in its 5th year at the Park, Ranger Tom McMartin will offer presentations on the topics of "Ten National Parks to See Before You Die" and " National Park Service War Memorials of ...


National park needs volunteers for Dollywood gig - The Mountain Press

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National park needs volunteers for Dollywood gig
The Mountain Press
The Volunteers-in-Parks (VIP) program of Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting volunteers to help provide park information at a bookstore inside Dollywood. The park's cooperating association, Great Smoky Mountains Association, .
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Looking To Backcountry User Fee To Improve .National Parks Traveler

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Scrutiny On National Park Service and Drakes Bay Oyster Co .
While Congressional Republicans are investigating alleged misconduct of the National Park Service in its handling of an oyster farm at Point Reyes National Seashore, California officials are pushing the company to explain ...


Parks budget remains slender - Jackson Hole News&Guide

Parks budget remains slender
Jackson Hole News&Guide
By Cory Hatch, Jackson Hole Daily President Obama has proposed a moratorium on new National Park Service construction that could stymie efforts to reduce multimillion-dollar maintenance backlogs in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

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52 rhinos butchered in 2012
Fifty-two rhinos have been poached in South Africa so far this year, SA National Parks said...


Parks Beyond Borders #2 - National Parks Traveler
Looking Abroad At National Park News Outside the United States...


National Park Service Unveiling New Wind Turbines At Crissy Field Center - The San Francisco Appeal

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National Park Service Unveiling New Wind Turbines At Crissy Field Center
The San Francisco Appeal
by Bay City News National Park Service officials today are unveiling new wind turbines and an electric vehicle charging station at Crissy Field Center in San Francisco. Three of five planned wind turbines and the charging station are being installed .
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Parks tourist tax mooted
International tourists could be charged for access to the country's national parks. read more..


Hatteras beach driving restrictions - ESPN (blog)

ESPN (blog)

Hatteras beach driving restrictions
ESPN (blog)
By Alex Lemonde-Gray Daniel Pullen Driving through barrels on the Outer Banks is still permitted, but driving the beach is going to be strictly regulated with the new National Parks Service ORV regulations. A new law requiring Hatteras Island, NC, .

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Interior Department faces resistance in push for more public lands - MiamiHerald.com

Interior Department faces resistance in push for more public lands
MiamiHerald.com
He wants to make the US the world's top tourist destination and to get more visitors into the national parks. Appearing before a House of Representatives committee Wednesday, Salazar called the parks "the envy of the world.

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Tourists may face national park fees
International tourists could be charged to enter national parks under plans presented to Tourism Minister John Key.The briefing warns Mr Key, who is also Prime Minister, that Government policy, coupled with increasing demand from...




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