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Photography In The National Parks: The Art Of Patience

You’ve heard the sayings “patience is a virtue,” and “patience has its rewards.” Patience is, indeed, a virtue that produces photographic rewards in a national park, if you have the time for it. Photographer Rebecca Latson explains why you *should* take the time to practice some patience behind the tripod, and how that virtue can yield great shots and more.

Bear Butts, Lake Clark National Park And Preserve

A rear end view of an Alaskan brown bear sow and her cub as they wander back into the forest at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

"The energy-rich diet of Lake Clark's coastal brown bears allows the largest males to reach weights exceeding 1,000 pounds by the time they enter the den to hibernate. Most adult males typically weigh 600-900 pounds by mid-summer, while females average 1/3 less in weight. This is carried on a frame 3-5 feet tall at the shoulder and 7-10 feet in length."

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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.

Army Corps Won't Permit Pebble Mine Near Lake Clark National Park

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, deciding that a sprawling gold, copper, and molybdenum mine proposed to be built near Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in Alaska was not in the best interest of the public, refused to issue a crucial permit needed to move the Pebble Mine forward.
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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.

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.