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More Parking, Hiking Trails, And ORV Access Coming To Cape Hatteras National Seashore

More hiking, additional parking, and a new ramp down to the beach are opening this week at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks.

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By NPT Staff - September 2nd, 2015 2:00am

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Turning 50

It was 50 years ago that Congress was convinced that it would be unwise to dam the longest river in the Eastern United States. Instead, it agreed to create the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

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By NPT Staff - March 13th, 2022 2:56pm

Canyonlands National Park's Night Skies Recognized For...Darkness!

Spend any time deep in the heart of Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah and you'll know the park has some of the darkest night skies you've seen. Now the International Dark-Sky Association has made that fact official by recognizing the park for its dark night skies.

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By NPT Staff - September 1st, 2015 3:00am

National Parks Traveler Turns 10

When Kurt Repanshek launched National Parks Traveler 10 years ago, the idea was simply to broaden his platform as an environmental writer and develop story ideas for print markets. But reader interest in the parks soon convinced him to focus entirely on “the Traveler.”

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By NPT Staff - August 31st, 2015 3:30am

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New Campground Opening At Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park this week is getting a third campground with the dedication and opening of the Schoodic Woods Campground on the Schoodic Peninsula. The 94-site campground is located on land once eyed for a sprawling resort, complete with hotel, golf course, sports center, and luxury villas.

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By NPT Staff - August 31st, 2015 2:00am

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Interior Secretary Officially Renames Mount McKinley As Denali

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell on Sunday directed that Mount McKinley be officially renamed "Denali," the traditional Koyukon Athabascan name of the peak embraced by Denali National Park and Preserve.

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By NPT Staff - August 30th, 2015 4:29pm

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Storm Cleanup Continuing At Olympic National Park

The sounds of chainsaws tearing through trees resounded across Olympic National Park on Sunday as crews worked to clear numerous downed trees so they could reopen park entrance roads and campgrounds, make damage assessments, and begin repairs in the wake of a powerful wind storm.

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By NPT Staff - August 30th, 2015 1:53pm

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Backcountry Hiker Drowns In Denali National Park

High, swift waters claimed a backcountry traveler in Denali National Park and Preserve when she tried to ford a stream.

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By NPT Staff - August 30th, 2015 11:39am

Fines Being Handed Out For Dogs Off Leash At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Some beach goers who flaunt the leash laws at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks are heading home with fines of $125 or more.

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By NPT Staff - August 30th, 2015 2:30am

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Everglades National Park Releases Management Plan...But Implementing It Is Another Matter

After 13 years of meetings, discussion, and debate, Everglades National Park officials have released a General Management Plan to guide the park for the next 20 years. However, whether the park will receive the funding necessary to fully implement the plan is another matter.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2015 2:30am

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