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2013 Fee Free Days at National Parks & Federal Lands

From sea to shining sea, the United States has some of the most breath taking national parks and scenic wonderlands. Every national park has very important significance embedded into the landscape and has been passed down for generations now and … Continue reading

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Best Kept Secret in Camping: Maricopa County Parks & BOGO

One of the best kept secrets in the World of RVing is campgrounds located in county parks! But where are they, and how do you find them? Sometimes they’re located in Woodall’s and Trailer Life Campground Directory. Often times they’re not. County parks … Continue reading

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Redesign of Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov, the interagency website that guides visitors to 90,000 sites on federal lands such as national parks, wildlife refuges, waterways, forests, and recreation areas, has a new look with expanded content and improved navigation tools. The redesign is an initial step … Continue reading

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Free National Park Pass for Military Families

As part of the Joining Forces initiative to support our nation’s service members and their families, several U.S. government agencies announced an annual pass to active duty service members and their dependents, granting free access to more than 2,000 national … Continue reading

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Fort Ord Becomes a National Monument

On April 20, 2012, President Obama signed a Proclamation to designate the Fort Ord National Monument. A sweeping former military base north of Monterey, California, Fort Ord is known for its oceanfront landscape and a history that dates back to horse … Continue reading

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U.S. Forest Service: Celebrating Wildflowers

U.S. Forest Service promotes wildflower viewing in national forests lands. The U.S. Forest Service has released an updated online wildflower map with hundreds of locations on national forests for prime wildflower viewing, making it easier than ever to enjoy America’s … Continue reading

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Quartzsite: A Gem in the Desert

So exactly what is Quartzsite? The World’s Largest Flea Market! A dusty destination in the middle of nowhere—but, come January, the little town of Quartzsite transforms into the vendor capital of the world and becomes the largest gathering of RVs … Continue reading

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America’s Best Idea Still Getting Better

From sea to shining sea, the United States has some of the most breath taking national parks and scenic wonderlands. Every single national park has very important significance embedded into the landscape and has been passed down for generations now … Continue reading

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National Parks Senior and Access Passes Now Available by Mail

Lifetime passes to America’s national parks—Senior Pass and Access Pass for Americans with disabilities—are now available by mail. According to the agency website, “The Senior and Access passes provide admission to, and use of, federal recreation sites that charge entrance … Continue reading

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Outside Magazine Names Top 5 State Parks in America

Outside magazine selected the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) as one of the top five state parks in America. The AHRA is a 152-mile Colorado State Park that features one of the nation’s best whitewater boating locations as well as … Continue reading

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