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Lawsuit Coming Over Fate Of 274 Species Petitioned For ESA Protection

Failure so far by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to rule on whether nearly 300 species of plants and animals, including wolverines at Glacier National Park and White-tailed ptarmigan at Mount Rainier National Park, need Endangered Species Act protection has prompted the Center for Biological Diversity to sue over that lack of action.

"The Mountain" in May, Mount Rainier National Park

A springtime snow-covered Mount Rainier volcano framed by green conifer trees and a snowy trail leading line, Mount Rainier National Park

Just where will that snowy trail take you? If you visit the Paradise area of Mount Rainier National Park in the springtime, you'll be encountering plenty of snow. Take along warm clothing, a snack, plenty of water, and your cross-country skis or snowshoes to enjoy The Mountain in Paradise.

Rebecca Latson
The Mountain In May
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Debris Flow At Mount Rainier National Park Causes Minor Damage

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes are the two National Park System volcanoes that have garnered most news during the past year, but the volcano that is Mount Rainier National Park isn't without activity. Just the other day it released a "debris flow" that, while not uncommon, is not an everyday occurrence at the park.

Federal Aviation Administration Expected To Finally Begin To Address National Park Overflights

Nearly two decades after Congress passed the the National Park Air Tour Management Act that called for the plans to police the airspace over the National Park System, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Park Service are promising to create some plans, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

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.