Now that it looks as if warm weather is really here, some of my friends have started to gather ideas for activities to do during the crater lakesummer. Some of the suggestions are right up my alley: baseball games (check), weekend down the shore (say no more), backyard barbeques (sold).  The one idea that is less than appealing to me was: camping. Mneh. I avoid all situations that require sleeping sans air conditioning.

But for those who do appreciate and enjoy nature, coming up is an ideal opportunity for you to take advantage of the great outdoors. (side note: I do enjoy “The Great Outdoors“- in the form of the 1988 John Candy comedy.)

April 17-25 is National Park Week. In celebration, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees for the 100 parks that charge for admission – making all 392 of its parks free!

In addition, some parks are running specials on camping gear and souvenirs.

What national parks have you been to, or were looking to visit?

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