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National Park Vacation Ideas

April 16, 2011
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Spend your vacation visiting one of the many National Parks located throughout the nation. There’s no better way to get in touch with nature and spend quality time with family and friends. It doesn’t matter which Park you visit, there’s many fun-filled things to keep you busy. Below are a few National Park vacation ideas [...]

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Keep America Beautiful- Celebrate Earth Day

April 13, 2011
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Help keep America beautiful by celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd.  You can be among the thousands who’ll be taking part in one or more of the fun and exciting events held each year on Earth Day. These events are designed to remind others of how important it is for everyone to do their part [...]

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Include Your Kids in Family Vacation Planning

April 11, 2011
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Include your kids when planning a family vacation and it’ll help make the trip more fun and enjoyable. Vacations are for the whole family, not just the parents. Therefore, it only seems right that you would give your kids a chance to voice their opinions and have a little control over the events you’re planning. [...]

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Family Fun for Everyone at Zion

April 7, 2011
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Are you bored with the same old vacation you take every year. Some families do the same thing every vacation simply because it’s a family tradition to lay on the beach soaking up the sun or to go camping in the mountains. Just because you have been doing the same thing every vacation for years [...]

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National Parks Free Admission Weekend

August 13, 2010

You and your family can enter any one of the National Parks this weekend for free! All National Parks offer free admission during the weekend of August 14th and 15th as a way to help more people take advantage of the wonderful scenery and other attractions these parks have to offer. If you’ve been waiting [...]

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Zion Road Construction Schedule Revised

June 15, 2010

The Zion-Mt Carmel Highway located in Zion National Park is a historic road that was officially opened in 1930. Since its opening this road has not had any major repairs done but that is all changing. Zion Road is now going through some major construction and the schedule for this maintenance has been revised. The [...]

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Zion Construction Means Many Roads Closed- Great Time to Visit

May 27, 2010
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A large road construction project will begin in Zion National Park starting on June 1, 2010 and scheduled to complete by October 28th. This is a historic road that was originally opened in 1930 and since has had no major work. It needs a great deal of reconstruction to keep it safe and usable but [...]

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Take a Family Canyoneering Adventure in Zion National Park

May 5, 2010

If you want to step out of the mainstream tourist part of the park and do something different take a family canyoneering adventure in Zion National Park.  Every trip is designed for your family- with no age limits ea h member of your family from the youngest to the oldest will get to have an [...]

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Enjoy Fee Free Week at Zion National Park

April 18, 2010

SPRINGDALE — Enjoy the springtime beauties of Zion National Park during Fee Free Week, Saturday through April 25. The entry fee will be waived during those days. The fee free week does not include camping, reservations, backcountry permits or tours. via Enjoy Fee Free Week at Zion National Park | thespectrum.com | The Spectrum.

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Free National Parks: From Yosemite to Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon – ABC News

April 16, 2010

Our national parks have a way of mesmerizing visitors and reminding us of why we travel. And for one week starting Saturday, all 392 parks will be free for everybody. via Free National Parks: From Yosemite to Yellowstone to the Grand Canyon – ABC News.

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