National Recreation
Phone: Visitor Information (702) 293-8907
Visitor Information (702) 293-8990
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) offers a wealth of things to do and places to go year-round. Its huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. Three of America's four desert ecosystems--the Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts--meet in Lake Mead NRA. As a result, this seemingly barren area contains a surprising variety of plants and animals, some of which may be found nowhere else in the world.
Directions
Plane - Lake Mead NRA is approximately 25 miles from McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas. Other communities bordering and near Lake Mead NRA have smaller airports.
Car - We have nine paved accesses into Lake Mead NRA. For the directions most convenient for you please click on more information.
Public Transportation - None, although tour buses operate from many Las Vegas resorts and attractions.
More info at http://www.nps.gov/lame
Frommer's Family Vacations in the National Parks
This practical, detailed guide helps parents plan and enjoy a fun-filled, creative, educational trip for the whole family.
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Ouachita Trail Guide (Book) by Tim Ernst
Updated edition of guide to the 223-mile National Recreation Trail that crosses the Ouachita Mountains from Oklahoma through Arkansas. Includes info on trailheads, water, weather, scenic spots, mileages. Also elevation profiles. 112 pages.
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Phone: Visitor Information (415) 561-4700
Special Event & Commercial Film Permits (415) 561-4300
The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is one of the largest urban national parks in the world. The total park area is 75,398 acres of land and water. Approximately 28 miles of coastline lie within its boundaries. It is nearly two and one-half times the size of San Francisco.
One of the nation's most highly visited National Park Service units, Golden Gate NRA comprises numerous sites, including Alcatraz, Marin Headlands, Nike Missile Site, Fort Mason, as well as Muir Woods National Monument, Fort Point National Historic Site, and the Presidio of San Francisco. Each has its own unique natural, cultural, and military history.
We are pleased to have you visit the GGNRA website. For in-depth details on specific locations within our park, please go directly to the "In Depth" link, which has complete information on visiting the GGNRA, as well as virtual tours (Alcatraz) and photographs. We hope you enjoy your visit, either online, or eventually in person.
Directions
Plane - San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose International Airports service the San Francisco Bay Area.
Car - Golden Gate NRA can be reached by Highways 1 , 101, 880 and 280. From the north, south or east parts of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Public Transportation - There are various buses that run through the park. Depending on which area you are interested in, it is best to refer to the transit information site.
More info at http://www.nps.gov/goga
Travel Adventure Nature - North America's National Park
Take a trip to some of the continent's best-loved national parks with this four-volume set. NORTH AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARKS travels to...
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Trails Illustrated Map 3001: Everest Base Camp
USGS-based Trails Illustrated maps are more current than USGS maps and are specifically designed for recreation use (trails, facilities, etc).
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Phone: Visitor Information 617-223-8666
Project Office 617-223-8667
Boston Harbor Islands national park area includes 34 islands situated within the Greater Boston shoreline. The islands are rich in natural and cultural resources. Imagine a place where you can explore tide pools, walk through a Civil War era fort, climb a lighthouse, hike lush trails and salt marshes, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking or swimming...all within reach of downtown Boston.
The 34 islands are managed by a unique, 13-member Partnership which includes the National Park Service and other public and private organizations. An advisory council provides a mechanism for public involvement.
For in-depth visitor and park information visit www.BostonIslands.com
Directions
Plane - Logan International Airport is on Boston Harbor; watch for a panoranmic view of the islands on take-off and landing. Public transporation connects to the Boston Long Wharf departure point.
Car - Automobile acces is not available to the Boston Harbor Islands.
Public Transportation - Passenger ferries link the islands to the mainland at several locations. The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority connects to the major departure points for the islands.
More info at http://www.nps.gov/boha