Mountain Biking

The USGS administers the Golden Eagle Pass, and will have a complete list of where they are sold.  You can go online and order one at www.parkpass.net, or get in touch with USGS ordering line directly at 888-275-8747, ext. 1, or email them at [email protected]

Enjoy your park travels, in Illinois and anywhere else you go!

Go to the IDNR website:
http://www.in.gov/dnr/
and look around there.  It is a big organization, so you have to know what kind of job you want and are qualified for - maintenance, enforcement, education, etc.  Indiana government is facing budget shortfalls like most states, so jobs may be in short supply.  As for county jobs, you will have to call or visit the particular county website  - counties do not coordinate job openings with each other.  There is no substitue for getting to know the local workers personally, and volunteering for your favorite organization is a great way to get your foot in the door.  Park agencies always need volunteer help.

Bob Dispenza
Allen County Parks
Fort Wayne, IN

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great place for outdoor activites, and it will be almost right in your backyard! Some great trip-planning information is available here.

Less than 10 percent of all of Yosemite's yearly visitors come to the park in October, so there shouldn't be long wait times. More information about visiting the park in the fall is available here.

You can check the park's Current Conditions page before your trip for the most up-to-date information.

Hillman State Park is managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Since they are public lands, Pennsylvania state parks belong to the people of Pennsylvania