$50 Million Joint Funding Announced for National Parks Infrastructure
The Alluvial Fan Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the many deferred maintenance projects that will benefit from the Centennial Challenge Program. – NPS Photo NPS Centennial Challenge Program is Matching $20 Million in Congressional Funding with $33 Million from Partner Organizations to Support Maintenance Projects at...
RV Parks Cracking Down on 50 Amp Rigs Using 30 Amp Sites
We’ve heard from several RVers via Facebook posts that they’ve been running into issues where campgrounds will not allow them to park their RV wired for 50 amp electrical service at a site with only a 30 amp post.
Guy Fieri’s New Show Follows His Family on an RV Adventure
“I’m excited to hit the open road for the ultimate RV trip,” said Guy Fieri.
America the Beautiful Senior Pass Price Increase Date Announced, New Annual Senior Pass
Last December, Congress increased the price of the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass from $10 to $80. We finally have a date that the change will take effect.
Travel Channel Highlights Top-Secret Swimming Holes
The Travel Channel has crisscrossed the globe to uncover the earth’s most amazing, refreshing and off-the-beaten-path places to dive into in the new season of “Top Secret Swimming Holes,” premiering Sunday, July 23 at 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
The Best Whitewater Rafting in the U.S. — The Arkansas River in Colorado
Among the state of Colorado’s 29 rafting sections, the Arkansas River offers the longest stretch of whitewater, the longest boating season into September, and hosts more than 40 percent of the state’s visitors who go rafting, making it the country’s most popular whitewater rafting destination.
Yellowstone Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Observation Site
The National Park Service has announced that Yellowstone National Park will seek comments from the public on an environmental assessment (EA) that assesses the impacts associated with the proposed construction and operation of a National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON) site in the park. NEON requested the National Park Service (NPS) allow a site within the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park. The NPS is not the sponsor of the project but is considering the benefits and impacts of the proposal.
Ruby’s Inn Raises Over $700,000 for Bryce Canyon National Park
Ruby’s Inn, situated just outside Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, recently announced that over the past 13 years over $700,000 has been raised for the historical national park through its “Dollar Check-Off” program.
Line-Up Announced for 2017 Independence Day Celebration
Pictured: Fireworks erupt over the National Mall, July 4, 2012 (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza). The National Park Service has announced the line-up for the 2017 Independence Day celebration on the National Mall. Events this year include the Smithsonian Folklife Festival; a concert with the United States Navy...
The East Coast Total Eclipse Capital is Columbia, SC This August
S.C. Philharmonic “Star Wars Musiclipse” concert and laser light art installation over Congaree River are highlights.
