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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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?  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!
Have you ever thought about hiking the Appalachian Trail? I sure have! A close hiking friend of mine insisted that I borrow her copy, and I swear I couldn’t put this book down. Obviously I am a fan of most books about hiking, but this one is truly special – Bill Bryson weaves into his humorous story loads of history and science, all while sharing the details of his adventure. Read my full review of A Walk in the Woods here.
A chance to win an Olympus E-3 DLSR Camera? Count me in! Plus a chance to win a trip to a Federal Recreation Area! There is a new photo contest being sponsored by Olympus and the National Park Foundation. You can enter in 2 categories, and can enter up to 3 images. A special category this year is the America at Its Best Category, inspired by the PBS special series: National Parks: America’s Best Idea Check out this website to learn more about the Federal Recreation Lands Photo Contest |
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