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Filed under: Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Learning, North America, United States, Camping, Ecotourism, NewsVisitors to America’s national parks now have a new high tech option for learning more about those amazing places. Last week the National Parks Conservation Association released an app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch that offers up a wealth of information on 50 of the most popular parks in the country, including Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Yosemite. (For a complete list… Read more

Filed under: Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Paddling, Skiing, Surfing, Gear, North America, United States, CampingIf you’re looking for advice on the best outdoor and travel gear available today, you might as well get it from National Geographic Adventure.To that end, the organization has posted its selection for their annual Gear of the Year awards, pointing a spotlight on a host of new and innovative products that are sure to make your next trip a more enjoyable one. The list contains 32 great… Read more

Filed under: Activism, Festivals and Events, North America, United States, Ecotourism, NewsToday is National Public Lands Day, which has been set aside to celebrate service and recreation on public lands across the U.S. In recognition of the day, there are a number of volunteer projects taking place throughout the country to help protect and clean up our public spaces and ensure that they remain a viable natural resource that we can all enjoy well into the future. Some of the projects that… Read more

Filed under: Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, Photos, North America, United States, EcotourismNational Geographic has launched their 2010 Photography Contest, giving one lucky shutterbug the chance to take home a prize that includes $10,000 in cash and a trip to Washington DC to attend the annual National Geographic Photography Seminar in January, 2011. But that’s not all, as the winning photograph will also be published in an upcoming issue of National Geographic magazine, which is a… Read more

Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, North America, United StatesConsidering that our national parks are experiencing record numbers of visitors once again this year, it is safe to say that interest in “America’s best idea” is at an all time high. The national parks encompass some of the most spectacular landscapes anywhere on the planet and are home to an equally impressive array of wildlife. Visiting one of the parks can bring back childhood memories of family vacations long past, when… Read more

On August 31st, President Obama issued a presidential proclamation declaring September National Wilderness Month while also pledging the administration’s commitment to continuing to preserve and protect America’s wild spaces for future generations to explore as well. In the proclamation the President takes the opportunity to acknowledge the advances that he has overseen in his short time in office, citing the Omnibus Public Land Management Act and the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative as… Read more

Filed under: Biking, Climbing, Hiking, Paddling, Europe, North America, United States, Camping, Budget TravelNext weekend, August 14-15, is the third, and final, fee free weekend in America’s national parks for 2010. For those two days, more than 100 of the parks will open their gates to the public at no cost, giving visitors a chance to experience “America’s best idea” for themselves. The complete list of parks that will be waiving their entry fees can be found by clicking here. That list… Read more