Have you heard? The National Park Service is offering free entrance into hundreds of national parks this summer. As if I needed yet another reason to get out, go camping and hug a tree …
There are several popular national parks, but others could use a little love and attention from people who normally pass them by for Walt Disney World or another trip to the water park. I imagine camping is filling up quickly at many of the parks, but there is enough space for everyone to at least enjoy a day trip.
Take advantage of the free entrance on these weekends:
- June 20 – 21, 2009 (Father’s Day weekend)
- July 18 – 19, 2009
- August 15 – 16, 2009
Not sure where to start? Here are four of my favorite little-known national parks that deserve your attention:
Allow me to introduce Pat, the Digital Vagabond. At 
From the outside of the theatre, the Steve Wyrick show is intriguing. Painted saw blades hang around the gift shop area. Triq, an on-site bar with intimate seating, encourages people to cozy up for a drink or two before the show.
Nothing says chilax like a casual meeting spot to shuck oysters, drink a beer and play video poker. Downplayed and able to accommodate large gatherings and solo venturers, Shuck’s is a 
