The National Park Service recently issued a second prospectus seeking proposals for operating a major concession at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.

Two employees of the National Park Service oversee 500 miles of trails in the 198,000-acre Shenandoah National Park, which straddles the Blue Ridge Mountains and covers parts of eight counties.

Hiking has been a lifelong passion for Central Virginia author Lauralee Bliss. “I began hiking when I was a teenager living in New York state. We’d come down to Shenandoah [National Park] and ...

Map of Olympic National Park area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located.

ODNR upgraded 61 campsites at the Van Buren State Park Campground The $3.9 million project was a direct result of visitor feedback after the public called for modernized amenities and infrastructure.

The Lassen National Forest will begin opening recreation sites and campgrounds across the Forest on Wednesday, April 21. Several developed recreation and group sites will remain closed for the season.