Updated Articles and Resources

From Lauren Himiak, Former About.com Guide

Celebrating Halloween 2011 in the National Parks Created: Friday, October 22, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013
The national parks are coming alive with Halloween activities fun for the whole family. Check out some of the fun events planned across the country fun for families of all ages!
National Scenic Byways Program Created: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
The National Scenic Byways Program, which is intended to recognize the nation's most scenic, historic, and cultural roads, from your About.com Guide
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Created: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, including a park description and information on how to get there, activities, facilities, and park history.
National Park of American Samoa - An Overview Created: Saturday, December 31, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
General park information for National Park of American Samoa, including hours of operation, where to stay, and when to visit.
National Parks of the Southwest Created: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, November 06, 2012
A listing of National Parks in the United States Southwest.
Vote For Your Favorite National Park in the Southwest Created: Sunday, January 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, November 06, 2012
With nine stunning national parks to choose from, picking your favorite Southwest National Park may be tough.
Get a Job at a National Park Created: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012
Love the outdoors and meeting new people? Working at a national park will let you do both and learn about the nation's most beautiful preserved lands.
State Park Entrance Passes Created: Monday, August 10, 2009 Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012
How to obtain state park entrance passes and annual permits.
National Park Photographer Ian Shive Releases App Created: Monday, May 14, 2012 Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012
Get ready to embark on adventures of a lifetime when you download the Ian Shive Photography App for the iPad, one that allows users to accompany Ian as he documents the “wildest” places...
Banff National Park - Overview of Banff National Park Created: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
General park information for Banff National Park, including hours of operation, where to stay, and when to visit.
Dog-Friendly National Parks - Top Five Dog-Friendly National Parks Created: Thursday, April 09, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Dog-owners have to be a little more creative with their destinations. Check out these national parks for a dog-friendly vacation.
What Are Your Must-Sees at Virgin Islands National Park? Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
Share your Virgin Islands National Park recommendations to help future visitors build an exciting trip!
What Are Your Must-Sees at Badlands National Park? Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Yellowstone National Park Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park? Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Shenandoah National Park? Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Grand Canyon National Park? Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Congaree National Park? Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Kenai Fjords National Park? Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Hot Springs National Park? Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Zion National Park? Created: Monday, March 22, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Yosemite National Park? Created: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Voyageurs National Park? Created: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Theodore Roosevelt National Park? Created: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Big Bend National Park? Created: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Cuyahoga Valley National Park? Created: Monday, November 30, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Redwood National Park? Created: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Mammoth Cave National Park? Created: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Isle Royale National Park? Created: Friday, February 19, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Petrified Forest National Park? Created: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Created: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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What Are Your Must-Sees at Gates of the Arctic National Park? Created: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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