A recommendation by the National Park Service Commission on how the national park idea and National Park Service can help meet America's 21st-century needs.

A summary of whether or not Fire Island's land management system has succeeded in achieving the public purposes laid out by Congress.

The book is a summary of the treatments recommended to preserve and rehabilitate the Dry Tortugas Lighthouse and Oil House and prepare them for continued, and potentially more intensive use.

If you are planning to visit the San Juan's by boat and are wondering where to go, what to expect, and how to get there, this guide is written for you.

This edition of San Juan Islands Cruise Guide is a larger size (8x10) and bigger (25 more pages) than our full color edition. We have added sections on planning, packing, dinghies, anchoring etiquette, and other cruising essentials.

Written by a boater, and for boaters that are planning to visit the San Juan's and surrounding area. All the parks, resorts, marinas, cities and launching ramps are included with reviews and suggestions to help fellow boaters explore, cruise and boat camp.

Look for the kindle version and the full color print version

The area from Bellingham to Deception Pass, La Conner to Butchart Gardens and Victoria to Friday Harbor is included. Favorite hikes and strolls accessible only by boat are covered, bicycling and kayaking suggestions too.

Some parks and destinations are outstanding, while others are not, this guide will arm you with useful knowledge earned by the authors decades of exploring, gunk holing and hiking the area.

The somewhat tongue and check articles display an honest assessment of destinations for your benefit. It is clear throughout this guide that the author wants to help you enjoy cruising the area and has compiled what every Skipper and Admiral wants to know. Notably,
"Which parks have docks and bathrooms, and where to buy food, fuel, and ice."
Plus all the launching ramps and marinas to help get you on the water.

This is the special expanded black and white edition with over 25% more pages that includes boating, camping, and cruising essentials for your next best vacation. Imagine yourself discovering unique exciting places accessible only in your boat.

Explore the fascinating natural beauty of a state not recognized for its scenery through the wide variety of parks and natural areas that many have never enjoyed. Be surprised by the diverse and beautiful landscapes of Illinois. After visiting these special places with this book in hand, you may never think of Illinois as "flat and boring" again This is not a technical treatise but a guide for everyone to experience the physical beauty that Illinois has to offer. Exit off the Interstate highways and find these unique areas set aside for public enjoyment. This book introduces you to the amazing geological background of 28 Illinois park areas and other sites. Parks with mainly historical or recreational emphases may or may not be included. Unlike other publications, this volume focuses on giving you the necessary background to understand the origins of natural features seen in parks and on Interstates leading to them. Keep it in the glove compartment of your vehicle so you can enhance your visits to geologically significant parks in the Prairie State.

The Greatest Adventure in Life Is to Live Your Own Dream... From Rookie RVers to Masters of the Road will take you on an RV journey through North America-from Alaska to Newfoundland, down to the southern tip of Texas. Visit Indian reservations, gold and copper mines, and a ghost town called "Sneffels." Stroll the same paths that Jessie James, Butch Cassidy, Wyatt Earp, and Billy the Kid once walked. And experience the intimidating drive over Colorado's Independence Pass at an elevation of 12,095 feet-on narrow roads with hairpin curves and no guardrails-and see what it's like to have a blowout in a large vehicle while driving down a steep mountain Join Carl and Nancy Fuehrer as they take you on a road trip you'll never forget. Discover the magnificent beauty of America and Canada-both spectacular beyond description. This book will take you on a journey through many of the charming and unique places that North America has to offer, and remind you to venture out into our majestic country to experience the splendor for yourself

Culture and ecology of Chaco Canyon and the San Juan Basin which are location in San Juan and McKinley Counties in New Mexico.

This report addresses natural resource topics of interest and applicability to the National Park Service and others in natural resource management.

Report on National Park System Board Committee on Philanthropy Meeting from May 31, 2006.

The Museum Management Plan for Nez Perce National Historical Park identifies a series of collections management, program, and exhibit issues facing the park, and presents a series of recommendations to address them.

This historical resources study traces the history of human habitation, occupation, and the use of Ebey's Landing NHR.

Tripping on a Shoestring is a practical how-to written with humor and verve to encourage the single wanna-be adventurer to step out of their box and go tripping. Ms. Judy clearly illustrates her points with photos, checklists, additional web resources and step-by-step instructions on how to set up camp and explore the surrounding countryside on a limited budget. With little more than what you currently own she says, you can gear-up a minivan or similar vehicle for delightful, soul-restoring getaways. You'll be charmed and encouraged by the gem-gathering stories--drawn from her personal Memory Treasure Chest--that describe some of her own enchanted forays into the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Whether still working or retired and looking for adventure Vernelle Judy's practical guidelines will help the beginning adventurer get set up and ready to go Tripping On a Shoestring. Her resounding message to the reader is to go out and make some memories. Don't hesitate another minute Judy urges, you can't get it back. So grab each minute and wring the joy out of it.

The Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) for Denali National Park and Preserve provides an in depth history and analysis of the landscape as well as guidance for treatment.

Seeing a grizzly bear at close range is an adrenalin rush. Getting the chance to white-water raft on a wild and scenic river is something that should never be passed up. Capturing a moose or a herd of elk on film from close range allows you to share that experience with friends who have never or will never get the opportunity to see either one or the other, or both. How about the chance to hike to a high alpine lake in Glacier National Park where as late as August you'll discover that the last mile of that hike is through snow, and upon reaching the lake you'll see icebergs floating? Many people would be happy to have any of those experiences even once. For author Joe Novak, now a full-time resident of the North Fork Valley, across the river from Glacier National Park, those and many more experiences like them have become the norm in his life. This is his story of deciding to buy upon first sight a piece of property far removed from the comforts of civilization. He immediately fell in love when visiting ten acres that were for sale in 1995. It wasn't the ten acres that left him speechless, but the surrounding area. To the east he looked into Glacier National Park. To the west were the peaks of the Whitefish Mountain Range. Seven miles to the north was the Canadian border. Those ten acres were surrounded by literally millions of acres of National Park Service and national forest lands. This is the story of his journey, and the experiences, challenges, and difficulties of living on that land, eventually year-round. He has survived a forest fire and a near drowning to chronicle the people he has come to know, the seasons, the views, and the wildlife. It is ultimately a love story-his love of what is commonly known as the North Fork.

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is one of the National Park Service's smaller units. It is composed of four properties that Johnson owned in Greenville, Tennessee. The site is located within view of the Great Smoky Mountains. The National Historic Site was established to honor his memory.

Arizona State Parks have a lot to offer. They are the most scenic places in the state; they include canyons, deserts, lakes, mountains, ancient ruins, rock formations, cactus forests and scenic drives. Many people think that Arizona as nothing more than a giant hole in the ground and surrounded by sand dunes. Many think there's only one season, and that it never snows. Of course, if these individuals would ever visit Arizona, they'd see that Arizona is the most beautiful place in the world, and when it comes to snow, we certainly can hold our own. It's no wonder why so many Americans flock to Arizona, to witness the rich beauty it has. In this guide, you will find information about Arizona's many state parks.

MY MiniCamper CONVERSION

For those who love the great outdoors, there is no greater joy than having a versatile vehicle capable of transporting bikes, boats and camping gear to where the action is.

If the same vehicle can be used for picnics, tailgate parties, music festivals and replace a second car while seating 5 comfortably, you have a real winner.

The minivan conversion described in this book can do just that. It exploits the room and versatility of the minivan which, quoting Consumers Guide provides Easily the smartest use of space and cargo .

The four parts of the book provide an overview of the project, a guide to selecting an appropriate vehicle and two sets of plans to implement the conversion of several different minivans. It also includes the construction of a folding picnic table. The entire conversion job can easily be completed in one weekend.

When a Toyota Sienna is used for the conversion, full scale templates are provided for the plywood base and the cover over the storage area. This installation option requires no modification of any kind to the van.

Bills of material are provided to acquire the supplies quickly and efficiently.

Enjoy the outdoor fun with a great Minicamper

More at: www.myminicamper.com

In 2005 J.C. Lupine embarked on a summer long trip through Yellowstone, living out of a dilapidated van. She had no plans, only to bum around the park, watch the animals and tourists, and see what happened. The result is a philosophical masterpiece, filled with observations on myth, domestication (of animals and humans), the importance of metaphor, and the nature of time. Yellowstoned gives us a view of the park from an angle you've never seen before. The wildness inherent in the lawns at Mammoth Hot Springs, or the parking lot at Norris at midnight, are given equal consideration as the wildflower meadows or the view from Mt. Washburn. In this world, ravens teach their fledgelings about the purpose of humanity, and a cougar has a home decorating scheme that would make Martha Stewart shiver. The author's watercolor drawings bring her eye for detail to life.

Since the early sixties, there have been various individuals that traveled extensively in VW busses, also known as Transporters or Kombi. The Kombi are world travelers and have been manufactured in many plants around the world. Many of the camp followers of Rock and Roll bands traveled in various models of Kombi. There have been a few special conversions to the basic VW busses that have made them into little mobile homes on wheels. The authentic Volkswagen version was called a Westfalia after the town the van was modified. Gadget Guy goes Mobile is a tongue in cheek fantasy about a newly retired corporate executive that had a heart for adventure and being a single guy has the time and money to exercise his dreams of travel throughout North America and Mexico. His adventures include selecting and outfitting the travel vehicle of his choice, a 1990 VW Westfalia Syncro. The story presented here is pure fiction written as entertainment for my fellow VW friends on various VW, Type I, Type II, Vanagon and Syncro web page bulletin boards and blogs. The hero of our adventure is a fictional person, and everything here is just fantasy for the purpose of lighthearted entertainment. True-life adventures of many Syncro Westy and VW Vanagons, Busses travels can be traced through several Volkswagen related websites specific to Vanagons, Syncro and Type II Busses.