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Reader Participation Day

Reader Participation Day: Where Should Electric Bikes Be Allowed In The Parks?

A story caught my eye the other day. It centered on electric bikes, and where they can roam in the National Park System. The story centered around Acadia National Park in Maine and raised the prospect that e-bikes might one day be allowed to travel the park's iconic carriage roads. Is that a good idea?

Reader Participation Day: Why Do You Visit National Parks?

Why do you venture out into the National Park System? That's not intended to be a flip question, but one to better understand what motivates folks to head to a park. Of course, the converse to that question is, why don't you visit the national parks? What keeps you from visiting the system often called "America's Best Idea"?

Reader Participation Day: Should National Parks Be Closed Or Kept Open During Government Shutdowns?

Going back to 2013, we've now had two rather lengthy government shutdowns. In 2013, the National Park System was closed to the public, while this time around the parks were for the most part kept open. Which do you believe is the better approach?

Reader Participation Day: What Condition Did You Find The Parks This Year?

OK, it's early November, summer vacations are long gone, but those memories hang on, no? So, this is your opportunity to speak up and tell others what condition you found your National Park System destination in. Crowded, clean, jammed with vehicles, over-priced, a great value?Did you encounter any "stupid" visitors?

Reader Participation Day: What Stories Would You Like To See Covered?

Every day, news releases pour into our inboxes, and Google alerts bring word of other potential stories in the National Park System for our coverage. But with 418 units out there, we can't be everywhere. With that understood, we could use your help in pointing out stories in the parks that deserve coverage.

Reader Participation Day: Where's Your Go-To National Park Destination For Fall?

If there's a problem with visiting a national park in fall, it's that the days are too short. The weather usually is incredible, the crowds, and bugs, minimal, and wildlife usually visible. With those givens, where is your go-to national park destination for fall?

Reader Participation Day: How Would You Deal With Overcrowding In National Parks?

We're getting into the height of the travel season for the National Park System, and parks are reporting monthly visitation records. That's having a strain on park resources and park staff, leading some park managers to consider implementing a reservation system for visitors. But not everyone is on board with that idea. What would you suggest?

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.