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USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Arizona Memorial from above
US Navy
Monday, May 28, 2012

Memorial Day 2012 is the 50th anniversary of the USS Arizona Memorial. This haunting US Navy photo instantly communicates the sad truth that the battleship still contains the remains of 1,102 of the 1,177 sailors killed on the ship in the December 7, 1941. Special events will mark this year's anniversary. The Memorial is one of the most powerful experiences to be had on National Park Service property. Read about this year's events and how to really appreciate the Memorial when you visit Hawaii.

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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.