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Holiday Video Greetings from Your National Parks

Submitted by Jim Burnett on December 25, 2011 - 1:34am

The National Park Service is using modern technology to share holiday greetings from parks across the country. Short videos filmed in 15 parks are airing on the National Park Service's YouTube channel through the end of the month.

City Kids Experience Camping and Some Old-Time Fun at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Submitted by Jim Burnett on October 26, 2010 - 12:13am

"Silver turtles" cooked over hot coals for supper, cane pole fishing, stories around the campfire and a Dutch oven breakfast aren't standard fare for most modern-day kids from the inner city, but a group of youngsters from the Atlanta area got to experience that and more during an overnight campout at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Major Sewage Spill Continues at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area after Recent Floods

Submitted by Jim Burnett on September 24, 2009 - 5:36am

Recent heavy rains in the Atlanta area have created plenty of misery for area residents, and cleanup at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will take some time. Waters have receded, but the river remains closed to the public due to major problems from an ongoing release of raw sewage.

Bridge to Somewhere Stirs Debate at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Submitted by Jim Burnett on April 29, 2009 - 2:12am

A proposed bridge at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in the Atlanta area is stirring debate among local residents and government officials. Among the issues is the perceived potential for increased mountain bike use on and off of area trails.

National Park Quiz 21: Railroads

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on September 24, 2008 - 2:00am

You don’t need to be a railfan to do well on this week’s railroad-focused quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you polish the brass in Traveler’s private rail car.

At Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Things are Not Always as They Seem

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on July 24, 2008 - 4:20am

A Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area visitor summoned police after spotting a group of armed men apparently getting ready to execute a handcuffed man. Quickly arriving on the scene, police officers arrested one guy and gave the others tickets and a stern lecture.