May 19th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
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It's almost summer, and you know what that means? Road trip season. Sure, you can take a road trip any time of the year, but there's something about warm air drafting through the windows as you drive down an unexplored road, twisting and winding towards a new and tempting destination.
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Photo Of The Day: Exploring Glacier National Park
May 19th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
JasonBechtel, Flickr
It's almost summer, and you know what that means? Road trip season. Sure, you can take a road trip any time of the year, but there's something about warm air drafting through the windows as you drive down an unexplored road, twisting and winding towards a new and tempting destination.
JasonBechtel's photo, taken on the iconic Going to the Sun Road from the front of a ...Happy 100th: 15 Places To Celebrate Centennials In 2013
Jan 18th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
A new year isn't just the time to look ahead, it's also the time to look back and commemorate. 2013 marks plenty of centennials, from the birth of civil rights activists to metro lines. Here is your chance to not only explore new destinations, but also learn a little bit about the past with a list of places that all have something worth celebrating this year.
If you're looking to help ...Sick Of The Heat? 40 Places Where You Can Cool Off
Jul 24th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Most people look for warm places to visit. I look for cold ones. I live near Washington, D.C., and by mid-July, I've had it with the suffocating heat and humidity. I've taken escape-the-heat trips almost every summer over the last five years to places like Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Maine and the Pacific Northwest.
The lower the temperature the better as far as I'm concerned, especially ...10 Title-Holding National Parks In The United States
Jul 15th, 2012 at 3:00PM: National parks hold some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the country, and sometimes even the world. Not only do these destinations make for great hiking, biking and adventure sports, but they also allow you to view one-of-a-kind facets you can't find anywhere else on the planet.
While Black Canyon of the Gunnison holds the title of being the country's newest national park, ...Five national parks to visit in the fall
Sep 7th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and although the season will linger for a few more weeks, it is time to start looking ahead to the fall. Autumn brings crisp air, cooler temperatures, and shorter days, and along with it comes a rainbow of colors splashed across the trees. It is a perfect time to visit one of America's national parks, as thinning crowds bring solitude and silence to ...REI Adventures offers great national park summer escapes
May 31st, 2011 at 8:00AM: Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, and the summer travel season is officially upon us, many travelers will be planning their annual escapes. For more than a few, that will mean a summertime visit to one of America's national parks, which continue to be favorite destinations amongst travelers everywhere.
With this in mind, REI Adventures, the travel arm of the popular gear stores, has put ...Travel How-to: Road trip through Glacier National Park in the winter
Jan 30th, 2011 at 12:00PM:
Here at Gadling, we're big fans of visiting National Parks in the off-season. There are fewer crowds, less headaches and more chances to enjoy the natural aspects that made these magnificent places so spectacular to begin with. The only trouble is the weather. Generally speaking, many of the United States' National Parks partially shut down when Old Man Winter shows up, driving away a good deal ...Winter in Whitefish, Montana: where extreme snow sports and radical serenity meet
Jan 26th, 2011 at 2:00PM:
Northwestern Montana just doesn't get the credit it deserves. When most tourists ponder Big Sky Country, they think of big lakes, outback hunting and skiing at Big Sky Resort. Truth is, all of those things are most definitely found in the Treasure State, but there's a slice of this place that manages to package a raft of winter sporting activities with a slice of natural beauty that'll burn a ...39 of America's best drives
Jun 1st, 2010 at 10:00AM:
Summer is upon us, and that means it's time for road trips. Even with gasoline prices nudging the three dollar mark, there's no better way to spend a summer day or weekend than taking part in the American tradition of a great drive. With that in mind, Gadling has put together 39 great drives across the U.S. you'll want to check out. So grab your keys and get out on the open road!
Duluth, ...Austin-Lehman Adventures launches "preserve a park" program
Feb 3rd, 2010 at 8:00AM: Upscale adventure travel company Austin-Lehman Adventures has launched a new conservation and education program that will, on a yearly basis, highlight a designated national park and provide financial contributions to an organization that is associated with that park. This new initiative is dubbed the "Preserve A Park" program, with Glacier National Park being the first beneficiary.
2010 marks ...Tragedy in the Grand Tetons is a warning to stay on firm footing
Sep 24th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Even with the best of plans, tragedies happen. A mountain side is too steep, the terrain too rugged, one turns left instead of right, and a person can take a tumble. That's what happened on Tuesday when two hikers veered slightly off-course on Teewinot Mountain in the Grand Teton National Park. One of them slipped and tumbled 300-feet. The tumble killed him.
According to Kurt Repanshek's post in ...National Parks host final free weekend of the summer
Aug 11th, 2009 at 8:00AM: As we've mentioned a couple of times this summer, the National Park Service has designated several weekends as "fee free", meaning we can get into any and all national parks and monuments without paying the usual entry fees. This weekend, August 15-16, is the final free weekend of the summer, and your last chance to take advantage of the government's generosity. There are a number of amazing ...Five national parks to hit this weekend
Jun 18th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Yesterday we mentioned that the National Park Service has waived all entry fees to every national park this weekend, and while that may increase the crowds in places like Yellowstone and Yosemite, there are still plenty of great parks that you can visit that will remain quiet. Here are five suggestions on where to take dad this weekend and still avoid the crowds. Badlands National Park, South ...Five reasons to stay on hiking trails: One can save your life.
May 7th, 2009 at 11:30AM: As spring beckons people to outdoor endeavors, it doesn't hurt to do a run-down of what is the best outdoor behavior to stay safe and not damage nature in the process of enjoying it. Here are five reasons for staying on a trail when hiking. They are not in any order of importance except for the last one. That one is the most important.
After Pat Quackenbush, the naturalist at Hocking Hills State ...Photo of the Day (11.01.08)
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Nov 1st, 2008 at 10:00AM: I'm in Glacier National Park this weekend, so this photo taken by Don&Colleen is fitting. I love the mountains in the background and their distinct outline against the sky and clouds. Fortunately, I chose this one before taking off, meaning that today I get to fully enjoy the beauty captured in the photo --without having to go online -- and maybe even take some of my own! Want to have your ...U.S. National Parks from Coast to Coast
Oct 29th, 2006 at 9:53PM: Perhaps this site has made the Gadling pages before, but at the same time I'm willing to bet we've somehow managed to look over this fine jewel packed with National Park info. A buddy of mine who happens to be good pals with one of the creators of the USA-C2C venture pointed it out to me a few days back and after accessing the very thorough and detailed information, I must recommend that anyone ...
