Shenandoah National Park
VIRGINIA
Shenandoah National Park offers accessible hiking, canoeing and leafy campsites amid the lush Carolinian forest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pitch your tents at Matthew’s Arm Campground and hike 6.5 miles roundtrip to 93-foot Overall Run Falls, the tallest waterfall in the park. Alternatively, Big Meadows Campground is located close to many popular trails and three more waterfalls. Visit the Big Meadows amphithe- atre for a Birds of Prey presentation or join a ranger for a rare plants interpretive hike. Escape the summer heat by renting a canoe from a local outfitter and floating down the famous Shenandoah River.
www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm Reservations:
www.Recreation.gov or 877-444-6777 $15–$20/night per site
Prince Edward Island National Park
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Travel to the north shore of Prince Edward Island for a relaxed vacation exploring sprawling beaches and distinctive red cliffs. Prince Edward Island National Park’s Cavendish Campground offers numerous sites within easy walking distance of the soft white sand and warm water of supervised Cavendish Beach. Build a sandcastle, explore one of a dozen short trails or pedal the eight-kilometre Homestead Trail. Rent a kayak to discover Rustico Harbour’s lighthouse and sheltered tidal flats, or join an interpretive hike through the dunes at Greenwich.
www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/pe/pei-ipe/index.aspx
Reservations:
www.pccamping.ca or call 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) $25–$35/night per site
Bruce Peninsula National Park
ONTARIO Made Easy
SUMMER VACATIONS
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Looking for the perfect combo of spectacular camping and family-friendly activities and amenities? Whether you love mountains, ocean beaches or remote lakes—you don’t need to tackle backcountry logistics; many front-country stays have much to offer. Spending even a few days in these park campgrounds will help transform your family vacation into an endless summer. Remember, to avoid disappointment and score the finest campsites, reserve well in advance. SUMMER/FALL 2011
Towering above the azure water of Georgian Bay, the gleaming limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment were once the shore of an ancient sea and are now a designated UNESCO Biosphere Preserve. From Cyprus Lake Campground, a moderate hike will bring you to spectacular lookouts on the Bruce Trail and to the Grotto, a large sea cave that can be explored by swimming or climbing. Admire the 1,000-year-old cedars, check out the numerous fossils, or take the plunge with the ranks of other kids perched along Indian Cove’s deep-water cliffs. For more adventures, check out park interpretive programs such as Snakes on the Sands and Trekking by Twilight.
www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/on/bruce/index.aspx
Reservations:
www.pccamping.ca or call 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783) $23.50/night per site
Kluane National Park YUKON TERRITORY
For dramatic northern beauty and an unforgettable family vacation, it’s worth the drive to the vast wilderness of Kluane National Park. Camping at the rustic Lake Kathleen Campground combines a sense of wilderness with easy access to hiking and paddling. Join the park staff for a campfire presentation or a weekly interpretive hike through boreal forest on the easy Deza- deash Trail. Drive north of Haines Junction to the Tachäl Dhäl
PHOTO: BRUCE KIRKBY
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