Grand Canyon, courtesy National Park Service
Yes, that means you can get free entry at the 147 national parks that charge admission. There are so many parks to choose from… where shall we go? 
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You’re in luck if you’re headed to the National Parks next week because admission is free April 17-25, 2010! In searching the web, I found a great resource to share with the Hiking Lady community: a wonderful table that has details on what every U.S National Park has to offer. Want to know if a park charges fees? How about if there are ranger led tours? Need a backcountry permit?  National Park System Guide - lots of detail! The print is small, but the guide is a valuable resource. So grab a magnifying glass and enjoy! National Park System Guide (1 page PDF file) Happy trails!  Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, photo courtesy of NPS Since there are 8 U.S. National Parks in Alaska, it will take careful coordination and planning to reach them all. The 2 northernmost parks, Kobuk Valley and Gates of the Arctic offer the additional challenge and adventure of needing to fly in. Have you been to Kobuk Valley or Gates of the Arctic? Here’s my advice about traveling to those 2 parks!
In 2009, acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns released a new documentary, National Parks: America’s Best Idea. I am sure many of you got to watch the Ken Burns series on public television last fall. But were your expectations met? I thoroughly enjoyed the series, yet I was hoping for even more. Check out my full review of National Parks: America’s Best Idea. Want to check out any of the amazing U.S. National Parks?
To encourage people to come visit, the National Park Service is offering free admission April 17-25th. Check out the National Park Service website for details. |
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