Category Archives: National Preserves

National Park Free Days 2013

Posted on November 15, 2012

At the time of me writing this post, there are 398 parks within the national parks system. While many of the most popular national parks charge an entrance fee, there are a large number of parks within the system that are free of charge year round. For the parks that charge an entrance fee, the national parks service designates certain days throughout the year when they waive this fee and offer entrance into all of the parks at no charge. … Continue reading →

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National Park Free Days 2012

Posted on October 19, 2011

Update: The national park service has announced National Park Free Days 2013 Many people don’t realize that most parks within the National Parks system don’t charge any entrance fee at all. That being said, some of the most popular National Parks do charge entrance fees. While these fees are applicable most times of the year, National Parks, National Monuments, National Recreation Areas, National Preserves, National Seashores and National Lakes designate several times a year when they offer free access days. … Continue reading →

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National Park Fees List

Posted on August 29, 2011

What is not commonly known is that the vast majority of the nearly 400 parks in the National Parks system do not charge any entrance fee at all. Of those that do charge an entrance fee, there is usually a fee per car and or a fee per individual entering the National Park. The following is a list of all the parks in the National Parks system that usually charge a fee to gain entrance to the park. The parks … Continue reading →

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National Park Wilderness Photo Contest For National Park Service

Posted on August 18, 2011

If you have quality photos from your recent National Park trips, the National Park Service would love to take a look at them for possible inclusion for an upcoming wilderness section of Park Science. The beauty of the National Parks wilderness has inspired millions of people who have visited them, but it’s often difficult to capture the spirit of wilderness in words. The National Park Service is hoping to capture wilderness in photos to share in an upcoming issue of … Continue reading →

Share Your National Parks Story: NPCA Wants Yours

Posted on June 20, 2011

If you love our National Parks, take the time this summer to do something to make sure that the remain a part of future generation lives. With the constant budget battles being waged in Washington DC, it’s important to let Congress know what the National Parks mean to us as a nation. The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) wants to pass your National Parks messages onto the members of Congress and they are asking for your help. When you visit … Continue reading →

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National Parks Free Day June

Posted on June 7, 2011

Just a friendly reminder that June 21, the first day of summer, is only two weeks away and is a National Parks fee free day. That means that the entrance fee to the parks, monuments, preserves, recreation areas and other sites within the National Park system will be waived. Fee Free National Parks days are offered throughout the year. In addition to the first day of summer, National Parks will also be fee free on September 24 (Public Lands Day) … Continue reading →

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National Parks Photo Contest 2011

Posted on June 6, 2011

When I visit National Parks, I find it hard not to take photos. Even though I am far from a professional photographer, I enjoy documenting what I see so that I can share it with others. If you have any interest in photography and our National Parks, you will want to know about the National Park Foundation’s 2011 Share the Experience photo contest. Share the Experience is an annual photography competition which has the goal of encouraging all to share … Continue reading →

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Rings Trail Hole In The Wall Mojave National Preserve

Posted on May 30, 2011

The Rings Trail at Hole in the Wall at Mojave National Preserve. (CA) gets it’s name because the only way to get out of the Hole in the Wall courtyard area is up some steep rock faces. To help make this possible, metal spikes with rings on the end have been hammered into the rocks: When you first see the rings, you will be tempted to try and place your feet into the ring to help you up. This doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Hole In The Wall Courtyard Mojave National Preserve

Posted on May 29, 2011

After passing the Petroglyphs along Rings Trail at Hole in the Wall in Mojave National Preserve (CA), you have another quarter mile before you will see the lava rock walls Hole in the Wall before you: As you get closer to the cliffs, you will enter into a courtyard like area where the walls tower over you on three sides While the hike itself only takes about 45 minutes, you will want to put aside much more time so that … Continue reading →

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Petroglyphs Hole In The Wall Mojave National Preserve

Posted on May 28, 2011

The Rings Trail loop at Hole in the Wall in Mojave National Preserve (CA) begins at the far end of the visitor center parking area. About a quarter mile into the hike, you will see a large boulder next to the trail which has a number of petroglyphs on it: I always get confused what to call these when I see them (petroglyphs or pictograms), so I had to finally took the time to figure out the difference between the … Continue reading →

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