NPS 100

2016 marks 100 years since the establishment of the National Park Service. We’re celebrating America’s national parks by profiling some of the best NPS units within the Blue Ridge and beyond and the endless opportunity for outdoor adventure that they offer.

5 Best NPS Battlefields for Outdoor Recreation

Laura Ingles15 Nov 17

We've put together a list of some of the best battlefields and historical sites where you can also get your outdoor adventure on....

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An Insider’s Guide to Exploring the New River Gorge National River

Katie Dunn13 Nov 17

Heading to West Virginia's New River Gorge this summer? Here are 5 sites you should know about before you go. ...

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10 Must-Do Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Annabell Plush26 Sep 17

Within a day’s drive of 2/3 of the U.S. population lies 520,000 acres of some of the oldest mountains in the world. ...

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10 Stunning Viewpoints Along the Appalachian Trail

Grace Brookshire20 Jul 17

Searching for a good day hike? Check out the ten best viewpoints along the Appalachian Trail....

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Ten Spectacular Overnight Trips in Shenandoah National Park

Gordon Knapp23 Apr 17

Just 75 miles from Washington D.C. and less than 30 minutes from Charlottesville, Shenandoah National Park is ideal as a weekend getaway or as a spot to polish backcountry skills. ...

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House Bill Seeks to Weaken Drilling Restrictions in Certain National Parks

Travis Hall01 Feb 17

H.J. Res. 46 would lift crucial drilling restrictions in more than 40 national parks across the country. ...

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Birthday Beers

Graham Averill16 Sep 16

Sixteen different breweries created tribute beers for the Parkway, many naming their beers after their favorite spots along the long road, others using ingredients sourced from the Parkway’s open space....

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A National Park Traveler Comes Home

Darius Nabors23 Aug 16

Darius Nabors, who is on a quest to visit all 59 U.S. National Parks in celebration if 100th anniversary of NPS, gives us his latest update from the road. ...

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Celebrating the National Parks: The Parks Less Travelled

Jess Daddio22 Aug 16

Shenandoah, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are three of the country’s most popular national parks, with a combined total of more than 30 million visitors annually. But there are over 50 other national park units across the South. ...

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Blue Ridge Parkway to Receive $3.1 Million Land Grant

Travis Hall17 Aug 16

The Blue Ridge Parkway is set to expand by 1,654 acres near the Plott Balsam Mountains of Jackson County, North Carolina....

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The Hard Truth about Horses

Carol Ruckdeschel09 Aug 16

The beloved horses of Cumberland Island are starving and suffering. Using contraception to humanely reduce their numbers is the best long-term solution....

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12 Top Swimming Holes in our National Parks

Chris Gragtmans05 Aug 16

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, conservation, and preservation, we have compiled 12 of the best swimming holes in National Park units of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. ...

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Bear Encounter in Shenandoah National Park Results in Dog Death

BRO Staff04 Aug 16

The release states that the hiker happened upon the sow black bear and her two cubs when hiking on the Snead Farm Fire Road near the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center. ...

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What Not To Do in Our National Parks

Travis Hall23 Jun 16

Are you planning on visiting one of America's many national parks this summer? Follow these tips on what not to do, and stay alive to enjoy the journey. ...

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Every National Park Map Now Digitized for Your Convenience

Travis Hall15 Jun 16

Summer is here and America’s national parks are brimming with visitors. If you currently are or plan to soon be on of those visitors, you’ll want to be aware of this awesome new resource....

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Magazine

February 2019: 8 Toughest Ultras in the South

January 2019: Best of the Blue Ridge

December 2018: Winter Adventures – On and Off the Slopes

5 Best NPS Battlefields for Outdoor Recreation

An Insider’s Guide to Exploring the New River Gorge National River

10 Must-Do Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

10 Stunning Viewpoints Along the Appalachian Trail

Ten Spectacular Overnight Trips in Shenandoah National Park

House Bill Seeks to Weaken Drilling Restrictions in Certain National Parks

Birthday Beers

A National Park Traveler Comes Home

Celebrating the National Parks: The Parks Less Travelled

Blue Ridge Parkway to Receive $3.1 Million Land Grant

The Hard Truth about Horses

12 Top Swimming Holes in our National Parks

Bear Encounter in Shenandoah National Park Results in Dog Death

What Not To Do in Our National Parks

Every National Park Map Now Digitized for Your Convenience