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NPS Trying To Work Out Caneel Bay Resort's Future At Virgin Islands National Park

An announcement reportedly is forthcoming regarding the future of the Caneel Bay Resort at Virgin Islands National Park, one that could let National Park Service contractors determine the extent of environmental contamination on the resort grounds, a determination that could guide the terms of a long-term lease.

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #18 – The Haunted Edition

National Park Service units are not immune from ghosts and ghouls and things that go bump in the night. In honor of Halloween, here’s a quiz and trivia piece that’s all about those ghosty ghoulies and their associated protected lands. You might learn a little something as your spine tingles and the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. BOO!!

Filing Seeks To Determine Extent Of Environmental Contamination At Caneel Bay

A 12-page filing tied to one of the nation's strongest environmental laws could succeed where the National Park Service so far has failed in trying to determine the extent of environmental contamination at the Caneel Bay Resort on the shores of Virgin Islands National Park.

Interior Officials Still Trying To Settle Caneel Bay Resort's Future

Three years after two hurricanes trampled Virgin Islands National Park, and three years before a critical date guiding the future of Caneel Bay Resort at the national park arrives, Interior Department officials say they're continuing to try to find common ground with the resort's current operator.

Pressure Mounts For Environmental Cleanup At Caneel Bay

More than three years after a consultant's report cited environmental wastes at Caneel Bay Resort that could pose a public health risk, Friends of Virgin Islands National Park wants a finalized remediation plan secured with the responsible parties before a decision is made on whether the resort's current operator gets a new lease.

Mangrove Trees -- Nature's Hurricane Barriers -- Could Be Gone By 2050 Due To Sea Level Rise

Mangrove trees serve as nature's hurricane barriers for places such as Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Virgin Islands National Park, and Big Cypress National Preserve. Plus, they provide valuable habitat for fish and other marine life, and are pretty cool for humans who are fortunate enough to paddle through them. But they could be gone by 2050, victims of sea level rise driven by climate change.

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.