Hiking
New York City is better known for its sweeping avenues, towering skyscrapers and massive crowds than its green pastures. But there’s more to the Concrete Jungle than meets the eye. Outdoor areas and recreation are plentiful here—if you know where to look. We uncover three noteworthy spots that take you away from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple.
Yes, hikers are permitted to carry bear spray solely for protection. The spray is not a repellent and should not be applied to any equipment, camp sites or people. For more information visit http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/hiking.htm or call the park at (865) 436-1200.
Thanks for your interest in our Oh, Ranger! Yellowstone National Park guide. Many park visitors love our handy little booklet. The best way to get a copy is to call us at 212-581-3380. We'd be happy to ship a copy in the mail.
You only have to pay one vehicle/entrance fee when entering either Yellowstone or Grand Teton. It's advised you keep your receipt on you for when you take the motorcycle off the truck bed and cruise around the park. For more information on Grand Teton call (307) 739-3300; for more information on Yellowstone call (307) 344-7381.
This 553-acre park began with an initial land purchase by the State of Vermont in 1975. It is named for Niquette Bay, the local name for an indentation along the northeastern shore of Lake Champlain's larger Malletts Bay. 4700 feet of scenic rocky and sandy shoreline along the bay ...
READ MOREBottled water is not available for purchase in Grand Canyon National Park. In order to reduce plastics in the park's waste stream, litter along trails and walkways and greenhouse gas emissions, Grand Canyon National Park eliminated the sale of water packaged in individual disposable containers in March 2012. Designated water ...
READ MORETo reduce waste, the sale of disposable plastic water bottles is prohibited in Zion Canyon. Help with this initiative by bringing a reusable water bottle with you and using it after you leave. There are several water bottle filling stations located throughout the park at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center, ...
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