Jun 4th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Just in time for National Trails Day, the National Parks Foundation and outdoor gear company Merrell, have announced their ten "can't miss" hikes for the summer ahead. As you can imagine, each of these trails can be found inside a national park, and each makes for a fantastic experience guaranteed to wow outdoor enthusiasts and casual trekkers alike.
The ten trails are located in a variety of ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Ten Can't Miss Hikes Courtesy of the National Parks Foundation and Merrell
Jun 4th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Just in time for National Trails Day, the National Parks Foundation and outdoor gear company Merrell, have announced their ten "can't miss" hikes for the summer ahead. As you can imagine, each of these trails can be found inside a national park, and each makes for a fantastic experience guaranteed to wow outdoor enthusiasts and casual trekkers alike.
The ten trails are located in a variety of ...Nat Geo explores Yosemite's climbing culture
Apr 28th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Yesterday we posted a story on five ways to explore national parks without using a vehicle, and one of the items that made the list was a suggestion to go climbing in Yosemite National Park. As noted, Yosemite is one of the greatest climbing destinations in the world, with towering granite walls that attract the best climbers from across the globe, something that National Geographic discovered ...5 great ways to explore national parks under your own power
Apr 27th, 2011 at 8:00AM: There is no doubt that America's national parks are popular tourist destinations. The past few years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of visitors to the parks, and many of them have been setting attendance records as a result.
With the summer fast approaching, many of us are no doubt making plans for our vacations, with many electing to visit a national park once again this year. The ...Photo of the Day- Yosemite National Park
Apr 16th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
National Park Week is happening right now in the United States, offering Free Entrance Days to America's National Parks from now through April 24th. During that time, admission fees are waived as a special welcome to Americans visiting their national parks.
Today's Photo Of The Day comes from Flickr member RuthannOC and is of Yosemite National Park.
We want to see your work too. ...37 skiers were stranded in Yosemite backcountry
Mar 26th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Earlier this week a late season blizzard hit Yosemite National Park, burying the region in snow and leaving 37 skiers stranded in the backcountry. Fortunately they all escaped unharmed, but were given a healthy reminder of the dangers of traveling in the wilderness during the winter.
A group of 21 cross country skiers made their way to the Glacier Point region of the park along a trail that ...Nat Geo brings national parks maps to iPhone and iPad
Mar 7th, 2011 at 8:00AM: National Geographic has launched a new iPhone and iPad app that is sure to please travelers visiting America's national parks. The app offers detailed maps of 15 parks, providing information on places to camp, trails to hike, locations of shops and visitors center, and other points of interests.
The program is apply named National Park Maps HD and it comes preloaded with digital versions of Nat ...5 great domestic adventure destinations
Feb 24th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Back in early January we posted our suggestions for the best adventure travel destinations for 2011, with places like Ethiopia, Croatia, and Guyana all earning a nod. While we gave plenty of praise to those exotic locales, we also gave a big tip of the hat to the good ole' U.S. of A. as well. We went on to espouse the virtues of adventure travel right here at home, which includes not only plenty ...Permits now required on Yosemite's Half Dome everyday of the week
Dec 17th, 2010 at 8:30AM: The National Park Service has announced that permits will now be required everyday of the week for the iconic Half Dome in Yosemite National Park during the 2011 summer season. The move is designed to prevent overcrowding on the trail that leads to the summit and is expected to make the steep hike safer for all involved.
Earlier this year, the park service announced that permits would be ...Oprah Winfrey introduces Yosemite National Park to her audience
Nov 3rd, 2010 at 10:30AM: When it comes to influential television personalities it is difficult to top Oprah Winfrey. After all, the queen of daytime television has been making authors rich for years with her book club and its no secret that her endorsement of a product, sends her audience out to the shopping malls. Now, the National Park Service is hoping they'll be the recipients of a little Oprah magic thanks to two ...National parks are free again next weekend!
Aug 8th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Next weekend, August 14-15, is the third, and final, fee free weekend in America's national parks for 2010. For those two days, more than 100 of the parks will open their gates to the public at no cost, giving visitors a chance to experience "America's best idea" for themselves.
The complete list of parks that will be waiving their entry fees can be found by clicking here. That list includes ...All U.S. national parks free next weekend
May 30th, 2010 at 8:00AM: While the U.S. celebrates a long, three-day weekend this week, the National Park Service is giving us all something to look forward to next weekend as well. The NPS has announced that it is continuing its very popular free admissions program, and on June 5 and 6, more than 100 parks will throw open their gates and waive the entrance fee to all guests.
...Canon offering free photography workshops in national parks this summer
May 29th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Camera manufacturer Canon is preparing to hold a series of digital photography workshops in several national parks this summer beginning in Yosemite this June. Those workshops will run from the 7th through the 28th, before moving on to the Grand Canyon National Park in July, then on to Yellowstone and Acadia National Park in August. You can check the full schedule of locations, dates and times, by ...U.S. national parks were popular destinations in 2009
Mar 4th, 2010 at 8:00AM: 2009 was a banner year for America's National Park System, which remained popular with travelers, both foreign and domestic, despite the sluggish economy. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced that the parks experienced 10 million more visitors last year than they did in 2008, which represented a 3.9 percent increase.
tweetmeme_url = ...Classic Treks: The John Muir Trail
Feb 15th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The U.S. offers plenty of great options for long distance hikers looking for amazing trails to explore. Of course, there are the three epic hikes, The Appalachian Trail, The Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail, all of which extend for at least 2000 miles in length. But for those who don't have months on end to spend on an extended trek, there are some excellent alternatives that ...Permits now required for Yosemite's Half Dome
Feb 14th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Hiker's planning on making the trek to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park this summer will have to add a permit to their list of required gear. Earlier this week, the National Park Service announced that permits will now be required on all Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays for all hikers climbing above the subdome. The new guidelines further stipulate that a maximum of ...All roads to Yosemite National Park closed
Jan 23rd, 2010 at 11:30AM: The National Park Service has announced that all roads leading into Yosemite National Park are currently closed due to excessive snow and ice, as well as fallen trees in the area. The roads were officially closed last night and will be reevaluated throughout the day today to determine when access to the park can be restored. Winter storms hit the Yosemite region on Thursday dumping loads of fresh ...Going to Yosemite? Don't take the minivan!
Nov 9th, 2009 at 11:30AM: One of the great draws of visiting a National Park like Yosemite in California is that you can get very close to nature and see animals in their own habitat. But there is a limit to just how close you want to get to certain animals, especially black bears, which can be dangerous to both humans and cars as they look for food.
There are several ways to reduce your risk of having an unpleasant ...Top 10 national parks, thanks to TripAdvisor
Jun 6th, 2009 at 12:00PM: More than 3,000 TripAdvisor readers in the United States have selected the top 10 national parks. Big shock: nine out of 10 are out west. Only Maine made it onto the list. But, let's face it – if you want big, impressive national parks, you have leave the East Coast.
These readers are definitely interested in the national park scene. More than 70 percent plan to visit one this year, up ...Photo of the Day (5.22.09)
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:00PM:
Is there a more beautiful place in the United States than Yosemite National Park? I mean, who can blame the Saved by the Bell gang for choosing the California park as their senior trip destination? (If only Mr. Belding's brother hadn't bailed on them at the last minute... Damn you, Rod Belding!)
Anyway, Flickr user webmink took this photo (click to enlarge) of the park's most well-known ...Half a century atop El Capitan
Apr 21st, 2009 at 3:00PM: Fifty years ago, Yosemite National Park's El Capitan was climbed for the first time. Today, we celebrate that milestone with a continuation of the initial effort. Let's face it, nobody will ever be first again, but you can still be part of the tradition.
Once upon a time, El Capitan was thought to be insurmountable, due in large part to a 3,000-foot granite cliff. Warren Harding assembled a small ...
