How hard is it to become a National Park Ranger if you've got a location in mind? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Nov 12, 2009 - 7 answers

This is for our Canuck MeFites (or those with knowledge or experience). Please tell me about the Canadian National Park System. [more inside]
posted by netbros on Aug 10, 2009 - 22 answers

I'm at my wit's end here in Long Beach, CA. I have some money, I have a car, and I don't have to be anywhere till 9am on Tuesday. I want to get far away from here, just drive and drive and drive. But where should I go and what should I do when I get there? [more inside]
posted by malapropist on Mar 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Things to do in or near Southwest Harbor / Acadia NP , Maine this rainy weekend with a 5 year old and a 75 year old in tow? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Aug 23, 2007 - 10 answers

Who are some relatively modern (1950s+) and famous artists whose work was inspired by national parks in the U.S.? [more inside]
posted by gottabefunky on Dec 18, 2006 - 10 answers

What is sanity - wintertime roadtripping in South-Western (?) US - where to go? [more inside]
posted by Grensgeval on Oct 6, 2006 - 10 answers

A friend and I are taking a long drive from Philadelphia to Taos, NM. Which route should we take, and what should we see along the way, particularly in terms of national parks and campsites? What sites and campgrounds are a must? And what's some good advice for two people planning to be on the road for about a week? [more inside]
posted by deafmute on Jul 13, 2006 - 17 answers

I want to hike in Hokkaido for the next two weeks. Can I do it? Will I freeze to death? [more inside]
posted by simonemarie on Apr 12, 2006 - 3 answers

Is it legal to posses/consume alcohol in National Parks (US)? Are the rules uniform or do certain parks have their own rules regarding this? Specifically looking for information on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
posted by mhaw on Jul 1, 2004 - 7 answers

Northern California State Forests...I'm considering a drive from Seattle to there in a couple weeks with my four-legged companion. [More inside...] [more inside]
posted by vito90 on Mar 22, 2004 - 5 answers

My husband and I are looking for a good get-away-from-everything backpacking location on the North American continent. We'd like a moderately challenging weeklong trail experience where we'd likely see more animals than people. I'm shopping around on national parks sites, looking at places like Tuktut Nogait, but do you have a recommendation for us? (Our most recent trips have been in Glacier, Isle Royale, and Kepler-NZ.)
posted by clever sheep on Jan 12, 2004 - 13 answers