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Deadliest National Park? Would You Believe North Cascades National Park?

Trying to gauge the deadliest national park can be a challenging task because of the many variables. But when you look at the death rate per park visitation, North Cascades National Park rises to the top, according to a Nevada law firm that took a close look at the numbers from 2007 to 2018.

2020 Year In Review: Parks, A Pandemic, And Photography

Despite 2020’s coronavirus pandemic causing cancellation of a number of park photo trips, Traveler’s Rebecca Latson still managed to visit several of the National Park System’s units in a safe, distanced manner. Over the year, Rebecca shared tips, techniques, and favorite places to photograph as well as how to stay safe and healthy while doing so. Here’s a look back at her articles and photos.

Photography In The National Parks: Birdy, Birdy In The Sky

Photographing birds help flesh out the story of a national park or protected land you visit. Those photos also teach you something about bird life and their environment. You don’t have to be a hardcore birder or an expert in avian photography to photograph birds. Photographer Rebecca Latson provides tips and examples of birds she’s captured on the fly (pun intended) in this month’s photography column, with the aim of helping you and your camera capture your own cool national park bird shots.

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #16 – The Road Edition

According to the National Park Service, there are over 5,000 miles of paved roads through the National Park System. Park roads (paved or unpaved) allow us to reach amazing vistas we might not otherwise see within a national park, national monument, or national recreation area. These roads are marvels of construction and merit a nod of appreciation to those builders who may have risked life and limb to ensure completion of that navigable ribbon of gravel or pavement. How many of these roads have you traveled, what have you seen and accessed via these roads, and how much do you know about them?

Outdoor Rec Industry Struggling To Rebound From Coronavirus Pandemic

Businesses that cater to outdoor recreation were left "reeling from economic shock" by the coronavirus pandemic, and while there are a few bright spots late this summer, fewer than 25 percent of the industry is reporting year-over-year improvement in sales, officials in the industry reported Thursday.

Conservation Groups File Lawsuit To Protect Predators On Park Lands

Efforts by the Trump administration to weaken hunting and trapping restrictions on national park lands in Alaska were challenged Wednesday by a coalition of conservation and environmental groups that argued the rule change violated the National Park Service Organic Act and was arbitrary and capricious.
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National Parks Traveler Episode 78: Using Satellites To Spot Wildfires In National Parks

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An early detection of a wildland fire in Denali National Park in June brings to light how enhanced satellite technology is catching smaller fires sooner, providing better detail and more accurate fire predictions and assessments.  As a result, fire managers are better able to determine needed actions and resources to meet the unique conditions of Alaska’s landscape.

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The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.