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National Park Fees up For Comment Until Nov. 23
Fees to enter 17 national parks are being eyed for increases in 2018 to help with what the National Park Service (NPS) says is a backlog of deferred maintenance projects. The Port Townsend (Wash.) Leader reported that if approved, starting May 1 of next year, the cost...Poll: Americans are Turning to Parks for Exercise
Americans rely on the vast amenities offered by their local park and recreation agency when their medical provider advises increased physical activity to improve their health. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) reported in a press release that...Helder Presents 'Energetic' Keynote At Con/Expo
In an energetic and humorous keynote address Tuesday (Nov. 7) at the RV Dealers International Convention/Expo at Bally’s in Las Vegas, noted author and speaker Chris Helder began his presentation by challenging the wisdom of the old adage that “a bird in hand is worth...NPS Honoring Veterans by Waiving Entrance Fee
Dedicated to those who have served their country, the National Park Service (NPS) will remember veterans by waiving entrance fees at all National Park Service sites on Nov. 11 and 12 for Veterans Day. GrindTV.com reported that NPS has many different programs they do...Missouri State Parks Extend Centennial Passport
Missouri State Parks recently announced that, because of its ongoing popularity across the state, the Centennial Passport program has been extended until April 9, 2018. The original deadline was Oct. 31, 2017. The new deadline date commemorates the state park system’s...Historic El Capitan Base Campground to Expand
Bev Johnson, part of the first women’s ascent of El Capitan, lived in Camp 4 in the 1970s. So did the famed climbers John Long, John Yablonski and John Bachar. Earlier, Yvon Chouinard devised prototypes and sold equipment at Camp 4 for himself and friends like Royal...Students Connect to Culture at Grand Teton Park
The kids stand in a circle, zipping up jackets and clutching blankets they’d hauled off the school bus that brought them to Grand Teton National Park from the Wind River Reservation. As reported by the Associated Press, they’re admittedly having a hard...California Campground Markets 'Park Model RVs'
California’s Club Royal Oak was nearly wiped out when the Kings River overflowed its banks and flooded the 100-site RV park last spring. But after the waters receded, park owner Alan Degenhardt got back to work rebuilding his park. He also came up with a new...RVIA Reports Louisville Preregistration is Up 15%
The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) is reporting strong preregistration numbers for the organization’s signature National RV Trade Show, scheduled to run Nov. 27-30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Liz Crawford, RVIA senior vice...RVDA Con/Expo Opens with Certified Pros Event
While the first full day of activities isn’t until today, the 2017 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo got underway Monday (Nov. 6) with a handful of events including the Society of Certified RV Professionals reception. Sponsored by Protective Asset Protection,...Fla. Gov. Aids State Parks With Proposed Budget
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is proposing a four-fold increase in funding for state parks. The announcement comes as Scott also named a long-time environmentalist to run the park system. WCTV reported that the new state parks director will be Eric Draper, who has served as...
