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Free Admission to National Parks: April 16–24

Celebrate "America's Best Idea" with free admission to all the U.S. national parks from Saturday, April 16 to Sunday, April 22 as part of National Park Week.

Posted by Cate Starmer on April 14, 2011 at 10:27:14 AM EDT in Events
National Park Lodge Basics & Reservation Realities

Railroad companies laid track in the early 1900s to lure wealthy Easterners westward—and built luxury hotels at the end of the line. Today, the rails don’t drive tourism to the parks all that much. But the lodges still do. And you don’t have to be wealthy to stay in one.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 12, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Hotels
Best Family Experiences at 5 Top National Parks

Planning a family National Park trip this summer? Remember that even the most beautiful scenery can quickly become boring for little ones with short attention spans. Here are some of our top family experiences, from cowboy cookouts to animal encounters, at the most popular national parks.

Posted by Cate Starmer on July 14, 2010 at 8:56:34 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Arizona, Wyoming, Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Glacier National Park, California, Yellowstone National Park
Trip of a Lifetime: Rafting the Grand Canyon

Most visitors to the Grand Canyon are lucky if they even get to glimpse a sliver of the Colorado River below during their whirlwind three-hour tour of the South Rim. However, putting yourself at the mercy of the river and exploring the depths of the canyon from aboard a raft is an entirely different, and otherworldly, experience. No other rafting trip combines so many days of staggering scenery, whitewater thrills, and magical hikes.

Posted by Cate Starmer on June 30, 2010 at 7:30:35 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips Tagged: Arizona
15 Top Scenic Drives in the National Parks

It's amazing how much you can see from your car. Whether you're in Maine, where you can be at the top of Cadillac Mountain when the sun's rays first hit the United States, or driving along the world's highest continuously-paved highway in the Rocky Mountains, the incredible accessibility of the American wilderness will blow you away. Here are some of our favorite U.S. national park drives.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 07, 2010 at 2:41:18 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Maine, Tennessee
4 Easy Green Tips for Eco-Friendly National Park Visits

National Parks are green travel and eco-tourism hotspots. Just by paying your entrance fee, you're supporting the park system and helping to preserve it for future visitors. But some parks are doing even more in the name of sustainability. Here are some eco-tips to help make your next national park visit even more green.

Posted by Cate Starmer on April 20, 2010 at 9:50:01 AM EDT in Travel Tips, Outdoors
National Parks in a Day: 5 Top Parks, 5 Single-Day Tours

Road-tripping through California? Considering a jaunt out to the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas? If you're like many travelers, you love the National Parks but you don't have more than a day to devote to each one. Time is of the essence. So, without further ado, here's how we recommend visiting five of the west coast's top national parks—each in a single day.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 06, 2010 at 5:09:34 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged:
5 Best National Parks for a Sunny Winter Escape

You don't have to wait until summer vacation for your National Park getaway. If you start planning a winter trip to the right one now you'll be packing your bathing suit, not your hat and gloves. Indeed, some locations can be too hot to visit in the summer months—so now is the perfect time to go.

Posted by Cate Starmer on February 09, 2010 at 10:46:28 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Florida
Arizona's Other National Parks: Beyond the Grand Canyon

With so many natural wonders in one state, it's easy to overlook some of the smaller parks with lesser designations. In short: go beyond the Grand Canyon!

Posted by Cate Starmer on October 13, 2009 at 9:43:41 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged:
Interview: Ken Burns Shares His National Park Experiences

Fodor's recently spoke with Ken Burns about the new National Parks documentary. Here, he shares his most treasured hiking experience, his pick for must-see park, and more.

Posted by Cate Starmer on September 23, 2009 at 4:09:05 PM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged:

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