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North America

US state parks expect record attendance over Memorial Day weekend

May 22, 2024

State park managers across the United States are expecting large crowds and congestion to strain facilities over the Memorial Day weekend. They’re asking travelers to prepare ahead of time. “Most electrical and full hookup sites […]

North America

US state parks gear up for a solar eclipse frenzy

April 5, 2024

A total solar eclipse will cross a swath of the United States from Maine to Texas next week, and millions of Americans are traveling to state parks to view the spectacle. State parks managers say […]

Photograph of a total solar eclipse passing over Yellowstone National Park in 2017. US National Park Service.
North America

Coming solar eclipse excites US state park travelers

March 17, 2024

Another solar eclipse will cross North America next month, and public parks along the eclipse’s path are busy taking reservations, expecting record attendance to see the event.  On April 8, NASA says a total solar […]

Palms Book State Park is home to Michigan's largest freshwater spring.
North America

US state parks ramp up seasonal recruiting drive

January 27, 2024

State parks across the United States are now in recruiting mode, seeking candidates to fill temporary positions for Spring and Summer 2024. Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources is now spreading the word that it’s looking […]

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