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  • What Is the Badlands National Park?

    The Badlands National Park, which is located in the southwestern portion of South Dakota, is one of America's largest protected prairie environments. Proclaimed a national park in 1978, Badlands National Park is a significant fossil site and one quarter of its land is a designated wilderness area. read more

  • About Badlands National Park

    On November 10, 1978, Badlands National Park was officially designated as a U.S. national park. Its 244,000 acres are in southwest South Dakota, in Jackson and Pennington counties, near the town of Interior. read more

  • Banff National Park

    Banff National Park is one of Canada's great natural wonders, encompassing 2,500 square miles filled with glaciers, mountains and alpine forests. It lies in the Canadian Rockies, in the province of Alberta near the border with British Columbia. read more

  • About Banff National Park

    Banff National Park is Canada's first national park and is one of the world's great destinations for outdoor activities. Banff National Park offers a unique assortment of sightseeing and leisure activities. read more

  • Where Is Badlands National Park?

    The Badlands National Park of South Dakota was first established as a national monument in 1929. In 1978 the monument officially became a national park, two years after some land previously owned by the Oglala came under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. read more

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  • Animals in Yellowstone National Park

    Over 3 million people visit Yellowstone National Park every year. The diverse geology of the park is home to hundreds of different species of wildlife. read more

  • About Banff National Park

    Created in 1885, Banff National Park is the oldest such park in Canada. It sits in Alberta, and its vast area is home to mountains, glaciers, cold clear lakes, rugged alpine terrain and deep evergreen forests. The natural wonders of th… read more

  • Facts About the Badlands National Park

    Established as Badlands National Monument in 1929, Badlands National Park in South Dakota covers nearly 244,000 acres. Badlands is, in part, co-managed with the Oglala Sioux Tribe and contains the largest protected mixed grass prairie… read more

  • Facts About Banff National Park

    Banff National Park was the first national park established in Canada. It consists of 2,564 square miles of territory in the Canadian Rockies. A combination of valleys, peaks, meadows, marshes, rivers, and forests, Banff National Park… read more

  • About Redwood National Park

    Located along a coastal stretch of northern California, Redwood National Park is one of the great natural preserves of the United States. The forest it protects is home to a wide variety of wildlife, rivers and streams that teem with f… read more

  • Badlands National Park Facts

    Badlands National Park consists of 244,000 acres in the southwestern region of South Dakota and has such geographical features as prairies and buttes, with the long-term work of erosion on display. Managed by the National Park Service,… read more

  • Information on Redwood National Park & State Park

    About half of the remaining old growth redwood forest is protected by a network of state parks combined with the Redwood National Park. These combine the natural attractions of the sea, the stream and the forest into a wonderland for o… read more

  • What National Park Is in Minnesota?

    Minnesota plays host to a few national monuments, scenic trails and recreation areas, but Voyageurs, on Minnesota's northern border, is the state's only national park. read more

  • Facts About Acadia National Park

    Located on an island hugging the coast of Maine, Acadia National Park is one of the state's leading natural attractions. While not teeming with wildlife in the way backcountry Maine is, it is still a worthy park and blessed with magnif… read more

  • Banff National Park Facts

    Banff National Park, the first national park in Canada, is visited by millions of people annually. The lush scenery, outdoor activities and family-friendly atmosphere add to its popularity. This is the perfect place for outdoors lovers… read more

  • Banff National Park Rules

    Banff National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in North America, with a plethora of activities in the beautiful Alberta wilderness. But like any national park, it has its share of rules which visitors should be aware of before… read more

  • Banff National Park Activities

    Banff National Park was the first such park established in Canada. It encompasses 2,500 square miles of pristine Alberta territory, nestled up against the Rocky Mountains. That makes it a paradise for outdoorsmen, with a number of acti… read more

  • Banff National Park History

    Canada's first national park and the third in the world, Banff National Park is part of the Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site and features mountains, valleys, meadows, forests, glaciers and rivers. read more

  • Kruger National Park Tourism

    Kruger National Park in Africa includes 147 species of mammals and 507 species of birds, which are protected within park boundaries. On a drive through the park, a visitor may encounter animals crossing the road at any point. Some area… read more

  • The History of Kruger National Park

    Kruger National Park, which is nearly 2 million acres, is in the South African provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Dutch President Paul Kruger established the park as the Sabi Game reserve in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the Lowvel… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.

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