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Grand Canyon visitors gather at Mather Point

Grand Canyon Celebrates 100 Years as a National Treasure

Today, Arizona’s Grand Canyon marks a century since its designation as a National Park on February 26, 1919. Ranked as the second-most popular national park in the United States, the iconic gorge attracts millions of tourists every year to marvel at its sheer rock walls and seemingly endless vistas. For the Good Sam team, the
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National Park RV trips

5 Tips for Enjoying America’s National Parks by RV

Honor NPS rivers and trails during a special centennial

Tips for fantastic national park RV trips. Ready to hit the trail? Or do you prefer paddling on a river? Well, you’ve chosen the right time to do either of those things, because 2018 is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service’s National Trails System and Wild & Scenic Rivers System. So pack those
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New River Gorge National River Receives Flagship RV Park

The National Park Service (NPS) is constructing a new flagship campground with power and water hookups and drive-in sites for recreational vehicles at the southern end of the New River Gorge National River. The new Meadow Creek Campground is located on the banks of the New River about two miles downstream of the Sandstone Visitor
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National Park Week – April 16-24, 2011

Enjoy Fee Free days during the week of April 16-24th at National Parks. Get out and discover something new about your 394 national parks. This year’s focus, Healthy Parks, Healthy People, highlights the connection between human and environmental health and the vital role America’s national parks play in both. Whether you prefer a 20-mile backcountry hike
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