This year is the 100th anniversary of the United States National Park Service, and as part of the celebration they are offering free entrance to national parks on various days in 2016.
Free Entrance to National Parks!
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A 100 Year Celebration of the National Park Service!
Did you know that 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service? Many of us hikers cherish the U.S. National Park system because of the access to stunning natural landmarks, the beautiful great outdoors, and innumerable hikes! I came across a special celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service put …
Free Admission to U.S. National Parks Next Weekend!
In honor of President’s Day, the U.S. National Park Service is offering free admission February 15-17th! 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? 🙂
Free Admission to U.S. National Parks this Weekend!
In honor of Veterans Day, the U.S. National Park Service is offering free admission November 11-13th! 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? 🙂
Free Visit to Any National Park?!
The U.S. National Park Service is hosting a fee free day September 25, 2010 (Public Lands Day), and November 11, 2010 (Veterans Day) 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? 🙂
Hiking Alaska’s Kobuk Valley & Gates of the Arctic National Parks
A Hiking Lady reader is going on the absolute trip of a lifetime – she and her husband are going to travel to all 58 U.S. National Parks by 2016! Pretty amazing! Since there are 8 U.S. National Parks in Alaska, it will take careful coordination and planning to reach them all. The 2 northernmost …
Hiking the Appalachian Trail?
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 …
Federal Recreation Lands Photo Contest
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 …
Movie of the Month: NOVA – Deadly Ascent
Do you want to know what happens to the human body at high altitudes? And the scientific detail behind it? NOVA followed a group of climbers to Mt. McKinley (known as Denali) and produced this highly educational film. Here’s my full review of Nova: Deadly Ascent.
National Parks: Amercia’s Best Idea PBS Series
Are you as excited as I am about Ken Burns documentary, National Parks, America’s Best Idea, that will be on PBS starting September 27, 2009? This 12-hour, 6 part highly anticipated documentary took 10 years to make, and based on the previews I’ve seen, it will have amazing footage from many of our wonderful U.S. …