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Photography In The National Parks: Photographs That Teach Both Photographer And Viewer

National park photography is a great educational tool, teaching both the viewer and photographer about the natural and cultural history of a particular park. The more you learn about a national park, the more thought and care you'll apply to composing a shot of something sparking your curiosity. Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson provides examples of what she has learned about the geology of Arches, Canyonlands, Zion, and Bryce Canyon national parks, while offering tips and techniques for framing that perfect composition of whatever it is that encourages you to learn more.

Traveler Special Report: Mixing Energy Development And National Parks

While the U.S. Bureau of Land Management recently deferred the auction of oil and gas leases near Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado, the issue of energy development is not dead there, nor in many other areas of the National Park System. Contributor John Miles takes a look at the state of oil and gas exploration in the park system in this article.

BLM Supports Increased Coal Mining Near Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, Grand Staircase-Escalante

Though demand for coal nationally and in Utah is on the decline, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management is recommending expansion of an open pit mine near Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments that would impact night skies, adversely impact nearby towns, and likely destroy "a large number of significant fossils."

Photography In The National Parks: Adding A Sunburst To Your Sunshine

How many of you have looked at national park images of the sun and viewed a golden-yellow or golden-orange orb with the shape and brilliance of a star? That’s called a sunburst. Some people think this photographic treatment is pretty cool, while others give it a thumbs-down. Whether you like the result of this technique or not, creating a sunburst with your camera is great for learning more about your camera’s manual settings. Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson shows you how this is done.

A Helluva Place To Lose A Cow

Ebenezer Bryce fretted about losing cows in the landscape that now bears his name as a national park. This sweeping shot of Bryce Canyon National Park by Rebecca Latson should make us all grateful of the national parks movement that was launched in the United States and which has evolved to preserve and protect so many incredible places.

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Photography In The National Parks: Capturing Nature With A Time-Lapse Video

Contributing writer and photographer Rebecca Latson is always trying to learn something new about her cameras that she can pass on for use during your own national park visit. This month's article takes you to Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, where Rebecca demonstrates the capture of time-lapse videos utilizing any type of camera.

Adventuring With Kids

Youngsters are essential to the future of national parks, for they will be tomorrow’s advocates and possibly even stewards. But taking children who can barely ride a bike or aren’t old enough for their learner’s permit for driving into a national park can seem daunting. Hiking in Yellowstone’s backcountry with grizzly bears? Exploring the somewhat technical route to Angels Landing in Zion?

Some History On Lodging In National Parks

With more than a few national parks straining to cope with heavy visitation, and some groups hoping to see more lodging made available in some parks, it seems a little odd to know that once upon a time the National Park Service considered itself the "parent of the concept of eliminating overnight accommodations (except campgrounds) inside the parks to minimize intrusions and lessen impact."

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.