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I'm without car and will stay for 3nights at Namakani Paio Cabins. Its better to bring the food and water on my own?
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Backpacking, Food/Dining, Camping, Lodging
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Yes!  You should bring all of your own food and water to the cabins, especially if you don't have fast transportation.  Don't forget a sleeping bag or extra blanket as well.  It can get chilly at night this time of year!
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What Month is a good time to go to Crater Lake Lodge? Is there a chater bus or van that goes to Crater Lake Lodge? Brisadaum@yahoo.com
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Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, ATVs, Backpacking, Dog Mushing, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Ice Skating, Swimming, Lake Fishing, Surfing, Snowmobiling, Water Skiing, Sailing, Snowshoeing, Caving, Camping, Lodging, Horseback Riding, Touring
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While Crater Lake National Park is open year-round, the Lodge itself is only open from the end of May typically (it is scheduled to open 5/26 in 2010) through mid-October.  The lodge is closed for this season 

Crater Lake receives A LOT of snow up into the spring season and starting again in early fall.  So, if your vehicle is prepared for it, snowy months can be beautiful times to explore the park.  Just make sure to check ahead that the roads have been plowed.  The "Rim Road" is usually in pretty good shape for most of the year.

There is no van or shuttle directly to the lodge.  For reservations or more information call Xanterra at (888) 774-2728.

 Have a great trip!

 


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October 16, 2009, 6:02 pm
Map out your next autumn road trip or get a jump-start on your summer vacation planning using the newly-launched Go Camping America website.  
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I am planing a motorcycle trip to the western us nat parks this May. I will b there for appox30, 45 days Is this a good time of year to ride
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Auto/Motorcycle, Road Biking, Ranger-led Programs, Camping, Park Passes and Fees, RVing
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May in the west can be unpredictable. For instance, in Yellowstone, Teton & Glacier there will still be several feet of snow in many areas. It can snow & be below freezing for most of May in the Wyoming-Montana region. So, if you were to start in the Southwest & work your way north, you should have a lovely trip!
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It's always a great time to go tour the national parks on motorcycle, the important questions to address are which parks and what is your starting point. On my first trip from New York City to Yosemite and back, I left in June and was greeted by rainstorms and a wide swing of temperature extremes. On the day I planned to ride into Yellowstone, I had to stop because there was snow on the pass and the road was closed.  I searched almost a dozen stores before finding one that could sell me an extra layer to wear under my protective shell, as they all said it was summer and they no longer sold fleece or other jackets. (I ended up with a compressible, lightweight down jacket, which I had multiple occasions to break out.) As you well know, it gets cold awfully quickly when you consider the wind chill factor, one of the realities of cold weather riding. If you start in a warm climate and take a southern route, you should be just fine. No matter when you ride, be aware of the need to carry extra layers, as it's always best to be prepared. I've made snowballs in the afternoon on the top of a mountain pass after having ridden through the hot desert all morning long, in July! I recommend a good pair of water-proof gloves (or covers) for any extended trip, along with weather-proof, padded riding gear.  If you let everyone in the OhRanger.com community know what parks you're considering and where you'll be starting, perhaps we can make some specific recommendations for places to see. For example, if you were consider to focus on Utah, you could create a great tour by riding the "Grand Circle." The desert parks of Southern California and Nevada are also fantastic in May. 

I look forward to hearing about your adventures and hope that OhRanger.com will help you with your plans. Check out our new feature that allows you to find the activities you like near to any place you choose in America. Safe travels!

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Can payment be done by credit card at camp site in arizona state park
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Except for Alamo, which is quite remote, all Arizona camp sites take credit cards.  I would recommend having some cash on you just in case you arrive late or off hours!  
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Can Grand Teton NP accomodate a 30' 5th wheel trailer?
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Grand Teton National Park is a great place to tour with your RV. At this point, all campgrounds that accommodate 5th Wheels (and other motor homes) are closed for the winter season, but some roads are plowed all year long and should be passable. "Teton Park Road" is open as of today, but does NOT get cleared in the winter. Gros Ventre, Signal Mountain, and Flagg Ranch campgrounds are all RV accessible during the open months. Make sure to reserve space in advance as they fill up quickly. Try www.reserveamerica.com if that's what you want to do. Have a great trip!
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David Kam...
How far in advance can you make rv camping reservations at Yellowstone NP?
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You can make them at anytime, but do it early because the RV sites fill up! Visit the NPS Yellowstone site for a list of the RV campgrounds.
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David Kam...
Does Yellowstone NP give camping discounts with a senior pass and can they accomodate a 30' 5th wheel trailer?
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At all sites except Fishing Bridge, there are discounts with the Golden Pass.  For the second part of your question, Canyon does not allow that sized trailer, but every other site does.  One last thing to note, is that in Yellowstone, Fishing Bridge is the only campsite that has full hookups.  The rest only have dump stations.  Hope that answers your question fully.
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October 12, 2009, 2:56 pm
At about 9,000 feet, the persistently steep trail up Brokeoff Mountain levels off at the edge of an abyss. To the northeast, framed between jagged cliffs, sits hulking Lassen Peak, a dozing volcano more than 1,000 feet higher, still mostly bare of trees and cloaked in gray dust from its last big eruption, 94 years ago.The sight could inspire an overcaffeinated Type-A tourist from the East Coast to renounce his BlackBerry and become a California mountain bum. Cellphones rarely work around here, anyway. When you’re in these mountains the office back home can’t tug your leash.
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As a school department is there any way we can get some complimentary park guides to give students ideas on where to go for adventure?
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California, Backpacking, Canoeing, Cross-country Skiing, Bicycle Touring, Downhill Skiing, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Trail Running, Eco Tours, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Surfing, Snowshoeing, Historic Sites, Caving, Camping
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a_dansie
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Use the contact info on this page. American Park Network (this organization) publishes the "green guides" that the parks hand out. They will send them to you free.
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Cooper
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On the bottom of every page on OhRanger.com there is a square box that offers a link to ordering guides.  The guides are not 100% free, but they are offered for less than $1/piece to cover handling.

If you want to find out where the guides are locally, you can send an email to distribution@americanparknetwork.com


Here's the link just in case:

http://www.altrec.com/american-park-network/national-park-guide-set/?american=1&market=1&cm_mmc_o=4zyLwfCjCzFwybgzECjCtff5cccBtyzETwygBFCjCndzFwybgzEC5zyLCEwfcByLndEzfbBEzkC5zyLCTAbpwClwfnd

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