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Sequoia National Park

Whitebark Pine Listed As A Threatened Species Under ESA

Whitebark pines, majestic trees that grow across Western national parks and feed birds and bears and serve as living snow fences, are at risk of disappearing due to disease, beetle attacks, and climate change and deserve protection as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday.

Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks Embarking On Visitor Management Strategy

With record-breaking visitation over the past decade, staff at Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks in California are embarking on a "Visitor Experience and Access" strategy and are seeking public feedback to help identify key issues and ways the National Park Service can improve visitor experiences.

Review | Dawn At Mineral King Valley: The Sierra Club, The Disney Company, And The Rise Of Environmental Law

The details of the struggle over Mineral King, which lasted from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s were difficult to follow; the world of environmentalism was busy with many issues and developments, and the Mineral King issue was part of the noise of the time. Legal expert Daniel Selmi tells the Mineral King story in clear prose and brilliant detail.

Around The Parks: Director Sams, Adopt A Sea Turtle Nest, Denim Ball, Puppy Cam

Looking around the National Park System, you can adopt a sea turtle nest at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, take in National Park Service Director Chuck Sams' discussion about climate challenges in the National Park System, plan to attend the Denim Ball on the Blue Ridge Parkway, or check out this year's litter of sled dog puppies at Denali National Park.

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.