National Recreation

One of the top national recreation activities is visiting a National Park. There are 58 national parks spread all over the country from coast to coast and even in Alaska and Hawaii. The very first park ever established was the world famous Yellowstone Park in 1872, home of the Old Faithful Geyser. This park also has other hot springs and geysers in addition to plenty more. When looking for outdoor activities the parks in America will not disappoint.

There are all kinds of outdoor activities that can be done. One of the most popular park activities is camping. Sleeping under the stars or in a tent, roasting marshmallows over a campfire and just enjoying the simple pleasures of nature can be a wonderful experience. Most all parks have campgrounds, some of which are bigger and more luxurious than others. Another top activity to do when visiting a park is hike. Hiking trails are plentiful at national parks and give you the opportunity to see the sights while getting your exercise.

Boating and fishing are popular at parks with bodies of water. Crater Lake National Park boasts the deepest lake in the country and plenty of boating and fishing opportunities. There are plenty of other parks where you can fish and go boating as well. If you want to stay on dry land consider visiting an on site park museum or taking a guided tour. In addition to hiking tours there are biking tours, horseback riding tours, aerial tours and bus tours. The right tour for you depends on your preferred mode of travel and how active you choose to be.

For those seeking national recreation that is luxurious and accommodating try visiting a national park in the paradise that is Hawaii. When you are done at the park you have the various Hawaiian islands and resorts to enjoy. Alaska, on the other hand, has national parks that offer the opportunity of thrills and chills. Whether you want to take a helicopter ride over the icy plains or a kayak to a massive glacier you will find plenty of adventure in this state. The NPS website is a great resource if you want to learn about the nation's parks. NPS stands for National Parks Service, an agency that manages all of America's national parks.

 



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Photo Release -- Adventure Through the National Parks in the New XPLORE Toyota Tacoma
ADRIAN, Mich. -- Getting out in America's national parks is one of the most patriotic things you can do for yourself and your family. To help you do just that, Venchurs Vehicle Systems has rolled out the ...


Search for four hikers missing on Mount Rainier no longer active - TheNewsTribune.com

Search for four hikers missing on Mount Rainier no longer active
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The National Park Service's Western Incident Management Team that organized the search for four missing people on Mount Rainier has departed, park spokesman Kevin Bacher said Friday. The National Park Service's Western Incident Management Team that .

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Yosemite National Park's environmental assessment for Half Dome says fewer . - Washington Post

Yosemite National Park's environmental assessment for Half Dome says fewer .
Washington Post
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. EUR” Yosemite National Park officials say lowering the number of permits to Half Dome is the best option for maintaining the wilderness character at the popular hiking spot. Officials recommended a 300-per-day limit in .

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Elephants In Thailand Under Big Threats (VIDEO) - Global Animal

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Elephants In Thailand Under Big Threats (VIDEO)
Global Animal
This new practice surfaced last month once authorities discovered two slaughtered wild elephants in a national park in western Thailand. The poachers took the elephants' sex organs and trunks for human consumptionEUR”a practice that some Asian cultures .
Allegation that Thai 'elephant eating' threatens species deniedDigitalJournal.com
Jumbo problem: 'Elephant cuisine' fad poses fresh extinction threatTimes of India
Thai elephants now being poached for human consumptionFox News

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Study: National parks boost local economies by $12 billion - StandardNet

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Study: National parks boost local economies by $12 billion
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By Morgan Simmons A new study by Michigan State University shows that Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the top national park in the US for visitor spending. The "Economic Benefits to Local Communities from National Park Visitation and Payroll" .
Study proves park's impactThe Mountain Press
Smokies tops not only in attendence, but in visitor spending tooWVLT
Smokies Top Earning National ParkWLOS

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Occupy DC must stop camping overnight on Monday, Park Service says - Washington Post (blog)

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Occupy DC must stop camping overnight on Monday, Park Service says
Washington Post (blog)
The National Park Service said Friday that it will begin enforcing its long-standing regulation prohibiting camping on federal parkland at the Occupy sites at McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza at noon Monday. To comply with the no-camping rules, .
Authorities to end camping at Occupy DC sites; not 'eviction' but 'slow creep .msnbc.com
Occupy DC Groups To Discuss Options After Park Service Warns Against 'Camping'Huffington Post
Occupy DC Warned to End Camping MondayWall Street Journal
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After a hearing earlier this week in which House Republicans hammered it to clarify the difference between camping and a 24-hour vigil, the..


Government of Canada Honours Parks Canada as the World's First National Park Service
BANFF, ALBERTA-- - The Honourable Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today commemorated the importance of the Creation of the Dominion Parks Branch and ...


Pictures: America's "Lost" National Parks
See U.S. national parks that are no more, including the second national park, a Trump pleasure palace, and more...



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Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend 2012: Fee-Free National Parks & Free EUR˜Lonely Planet e-books
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend, the National Park Service will offer free entrance to all parks including several that have direct ties to the civil rights leader...


Yangmingshan, Kenting rank as the most visited parks in Taiwan: survey
Taipei (The China Post/ANN) - Yangmingshan in northern Taipei and Kenting of the southern Pingtung county are the two most visited national parks in Taiwan, according to a survey released by the Cabinet-level Ministry of Interior (MOI) yesterday...


In Jerusalem, national parks seen by Palestinians as a land grab
An Israeli government plan to create a greenbelt around Jerusalem, preserving the ancient city's natural beauty and archaeological wealth, is fueling opposition among Palestinians and their supporters as the project moves into a critical stage...


California national parks - Los Angeles Times

California national parks
Los Angeles Times
California National Historic Trail, 324 S. State St., Suite 200, Box 30, Salt Lake City, Utah; (801) 741-1012, http://www.nps.gov/cali. Channel Islands National Park, 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura; (805) 658-5730, http://www.nps.gov/chis.

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National Parks seek to connect to future visitors, apps, podcasts could be . - Washington Post

National Parks seek to connect to future visitors, apps, podcasts could be .
Washington Post
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains the busiest of the nation's parks by far, despite a drop in attendance last year. Smokies Superintendent Dale Ditmanson said park officials are looking at new ways to draw visitors.
Smokies' 2011 visits hit the 9 million mark EUR” barelyKnoxville News Sentinel
Rocky Mountain National Park 2011 visitations highest in decadeSky Hi Daily News

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National parks get $41M to enhance transportation
The Federal Transit Administrations (FTA) Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks program provided $40.8 million for 58 projects that will provide safe, convenient access for visitors to Americas national parks, forests and wildlife refuges, and modernize aging transportation infrastructure...


National Park Foundation Launches 'Ticket To Ride' - Providing Needed Transportation for Thousands of Kids to America .
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Park's 10th year will be exciting says chief - Stirling Observer

Park's 10th year will be exciting says chief
Stirling Observer
LOCH Lomond and the Trossachs National Park's chief executive has hailed an exciting year ahead as the park celebrates its 10th anniversary. Fiona Logan said the past year has been very busy but 2012 is set to be even more so.

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Ottawa to reintroduce iconic bison to Banff
CALGARY EUR” Banff could be the next home where the buffalo roam. Federal Environment Minister Peter Kent is scheduled to make an announcement Friday with details about reintroducing EURœan iconic Canadian animalEUR to Banff..



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Free admission to all National Parks this weekend
All 397 national parks across the country will offer free admission from January 14 through 16 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day...



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Parks Canada congratulates its Friends
On behalf of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks, I would like to offer heartfelt congratulations to the Friends of ...


Parks Canada plans to bring Bison back to Banff - Global Edmonton

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Parks Canada plans to bring Bison back to Banff
Global Edmonton
The Federal Government and Parks Canada announced on Friday their plans to bring back the Plains Bison. It's been well over a century since Plains Bison freely roamed through Banff National Park. In fact, the species was almost wiped out entirely .
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