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News for May 5, 2025

IHCL Launches First Lakshadweep Property with Coral Pearl Glamping Resort

June’s Canadian RV & Camping Month to Promote Outdoor Travel and Raise Funds for Care Camps

RVRA Survey Shows RV Rentals Holding Strong Ahead of Summer

Signature Risk Partners Helps Protect RV Parks, Campgrounds with Tailored Insurance Solutions

Marriott to Launch First Autograph Collection Safari Camp in Serengeti by Late 2025

Scar Close Camping and Glamping Earns Pitchup.com Gold Status for Guest Satisfaction

Smuggler’s Notch RV Village Brings Nature and Community Together in Vermont’s Green Mountains

ParcVu Systems Enhances Guest Experience Through New Booking Experts Integration

National Parks

Tag: National Parks

National Parks

North Dakota

New Tribal National Park Opens North Dakota Badlands to Hikers and Heritage

Sharah Ibrahim May 4, 2025

A family of four enjoys fresh strawberries at a picnic table beside a tent and camper, with colorful festival lights and a Ferris wheel blurred in the background on a sunny day.

New York

New York State Campgrounds Open 2025 Reservations

Ken Lunaba April 30, 2025

a wide-angle view of a generic badlands landscape with layered rock formations and sparse vegetation, featuring distant visitors walking along a trail under a softly lit sky

North Dakota

MHA Nation Opens Tribal National Park in ND Badlands

Modern Campground April 28, 2025

A scenic view of a clean, paved RV campsite surrounded by tall trees in a forest, featuring a parked RV with sunlight filtering through the branches.

Virginia

NPS Launches 10-Year RV Concession Opportunity at Prince William Forest Park

Modern Campground April 26, 2025

A dry, sparsely vegetated hillside with patches of parched grass and scattered pine trees under hazy midday light, suggesting wildfire risk.

Colorado

Budget Cuts Weaken Wildland Management, Increase Wildfire Risks in Colorado

Modern Campground April 23, 2025

Park rangers in uniform leading a group of visitors on a nature walk through a lush forest path, with sunlight filtering through the trees.

North Carolina

Blue Ridge Parkway Celebrates National Park Week with Free Ranger Programs

Modern Campground April 23, 2025

A lush forest scene with a rocky outcrop, tall green trees, and sunlight filtering through the canopy, set against a backdrop of misty rolling hills.

Vermont

Vermont Expands National Forest with White Rocks Gateway Acquisition

Modern Campground April 18, 2025

Campers placing food in a secure container at a forest campsite in early spring, with a tent and trees in the background.

Michigan

Isle Royale Implements New Food Storage Rules for Spring Season

Modern Campground April 16, 2025

Visitors at a park kiosk engaging in a cashless transaction with a park staff member, set against a generic mountainous background.

New Mexico

Black Canyon National Park Goes Fully Cashless

Modern Campground April 16, 2025

A sunlit hiking trail winding through a canyon with layered rock walls, sparse desert vegetation, and a clear blue sky.

Arizona

Grand Canyon Reopens Bright Angel Trail and Campground on May 15

Modern Campground April 16, 2025

A group of volunteers cleaning up litter in a wooded area, collecting trash in large bags on a sunny day, surrounded by trees and natural greenery, with a focus on teamwork and environmental conservation.

Kentucky

Mammoth Cave National Park Hosts Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup

Modern Campground April 16, 2025

A group of park staff in uniform stands in a desert environment with red rock formations in the background, looking concerned, under warm natural lighting.

Utah

Interior Workforce Reductions Threaten Utah National Park Operations

Modern Campground April 15, 2025

Teen volunteers working near a road barrier in a forest, clearing debris, surrounded by tall trees under soft natural light.

Virginia

Prince William Forest Park Closes Scenic Drive, Accepts YCC Applications

Modern Campground April 15, 2025

A serene river meanders through lush, tree-lined banks under a partly cloudy sky, capturing the tranquility of nature in daylight.

Pennsylvania

Delaware Water Gap Reopens Winter Sites Amid Fee Changes

Modern Campground April 15, 2025

A wide-angle view of a desert canyon trail under sunny skies, with layered rock formations and two hikers walking along the path. A rope barrier indicates a closed section of the trail, captured in a realistic stock-photo style.

Arizona

Bright Angel Trail Reopens in Grand Canyon as River Trail Remains Closed

Modern Campground April 15, 2025

A serene summer campground in a lush forest with sunlight filtering through tall trees, highlighting several tents and a group of campers chatting and arranging gear on a grassy clearing.

Arizona

Grand Canyon Adjusts 2025 Closure Schedule as Key Trail Reopening Nears

Modern Campground April 14, 2025

Scenic view of partially reopened road in volcanic terrain with snow patches, barrier gate aside, and a nearby campsite under clear daylight, illustrating spring transition.

Idaho

NPS Reopens Craters of the Moon Road and Campground

Modern Campground April 14, 2025

A scenic mountain road with gentle curves, bordered by lush greenery and a softly overcast sky, featuring construction cones and minimal signage without visible text, providing a generic stock photo feel.

Virginia

Blue Ridge Parkway Near Roanoke to Close April 14 for $75M Rehab

Modern Campground April 12, 2025

A generic park entrance gate in a forested area with a paved road curving into the distance, surrounded by tall pine trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Wyoming

Yellowstone Opens Entrances, Waives Fees for National Park Week

Modern Campground April 11, 2025

A family of four, sitting at a picnic table outside a tent at Gerber Campground, smiles and raises their arms in celebration on a sunny, grassy Memorial Day Weekend.

United States

National Park Week to Feature Free Admission, Music-Inspired Events Beginning April 19

Ken Lunaba April 11, 2025

A park ranger in a neutral uniform stands beside a small, unmarked wooden station in a generic southwestern desert landscape, with red rock formations and sparse vegetation in the background under warm daylight.

Utah

Utah National Parks Grapple with Staff Cuts Ahead of Peak Summer

Modern Campground April 9, 2025

A wide-angle view of a desert road with a simple gate blocking the entrance, surrounded by dry shrubs and rocks under bright midday light.

California

Joshua Tree West Entrance Closes April 7-10 for New Entry Station

Modern Campground April 8, 2025

A scenic view of a generic campground at sunset, featuring wooden cabins near a small lake, surrounded by tall trees. A couple of people carry camping gear, bathed in warm, golden sunlight.

Wyoming

Grand Teton National Park Launches Spring Recreation Season

Modern Campground April 7, 2025

A group of hikers walks along a dirt path surrounded by tall evergreens in a serene, generic national park setting under a clear blue sky.

Arizona

Burgum Directs National Parks to Remain Open Amid Workforce Cuts

Modern Campground April 6, 2025