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National Park Week Is Just Around The Corner

National Park Week is right around the corner, the week of April 19-27, and on that first weekend you're invited to visit the parks without having to pay an entrance fee.

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By NPT Staff - April 8th, 2014 3:03am

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Nearly 15,000 Acres Of Petrified Forest National Park Open For Backcountry Exploration

It took more than two decades, but a rugged, remote, and intriguing area of Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is now open to backcountry travelers.

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By NPT Staff - April 7th, 2014 4:03am

Essential Paddling Guide: Olympic National Park’s Elwha River Running Wild Again

Run, river, run. That was the sentiment in the fall of 2011 when work began on the largest dam removal project in U.S. history. Taking down the 105-foot-high Elwha Dam and its sibling, the 210-foot-high Glines Canyon Dam, was history in the making. With the Elwha River’s headwaters high in Olympic National Park, it was more than just the removal of concrete.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 7th, 2014 3:03am

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Eastern National Seeking Donations To Reprint Publication Profiling Signers Of Declaration Of Independence

Eastern National is turning to the public via Kickstarter for funding to enable it to reprint a 1973 publication that contained profiles on the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence.

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By NPT Staff - April 7th, 2014 3:03am

Looking Back At Lake Clark National Park Pioneer Dick Proenneke

For three decades Dick Proenneke lived in a rich slice of Alaskan wilderness that would become Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. He built his cabin by hand and survived off the land. This short video provides some insights into his life at Twin Lakes.

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By NPT Staff - April 6th, 2014 3:03am

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Husband-Wife Team Studying Yellowstone National Park Moose Population

How healthy is Yellowstone National Park's moose population? That's a question a husband-and-wife team from Vermont hopes to answer over the course of a three-year study into the animals.

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By NPT Staff - April 6th, 2014 3:03am

200-Mile Backpacking Trek Through Yosemite National Park Produces Amazing Video

The Range of Light Film Festival staged in Yosemite National Park last month brought to the screen many incredible videos, including this five-odd-minute version worth your attention if you pine for the high Sierra.

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By NPT Staff - April 6th, 2014 3:03am

$10 Million In Renovations To Yosemite Lodge At The Falls Completed

A sweeping $10 million renovation of Yosemite Lodge At The Falls in Yosemite National Park has been completed, with improvements to guest rooms as well as Americans with Disabilities Act access updates.

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By NPT Staff - April 5th, 2014 3:03am

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Essential Paddling Guide: What's In A Name?

Wild river, national river, scenic riverways. Aren’t they all water when you really get down to it? Here’s a National Park Service primer on the different categories of rivers in the National Park System:

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By NPT Staff - April 19th, 2014 5:19pm

Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story Of The Woman Who Saved The Appalachian Trail

Grandma Gatewood, the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail by herself, is an icon of the hiking community. A new book, Grandma Gatewood's Walk, is an inspiring and compelling read.

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By [email protected] - May 19th, 2017 12:43am

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Dinosaur National Monument Air Quality Problems Believed Tied To Utah's Oil And Gas Boom

Though remotely located in the mountains of northeastern Utah and northwestern Colorado, Dinosaur National Monument goes through days when the air quality is almost as bad as you'd find in major metropolitan areas.

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By NPT Staff - April 4th, 2014 3:03am

Quote Of The Day: Wendell Berry On Land Ethics

Wendell Berry, a prolific author who also holds the environment dear, advocates for a sound and healthy environment

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 3rd, 2014 8:35am

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Grand Canyon National Park, Along With Yellowstone, Has Bison Problems

Yellowstone National Park isn't the only national park with bison issues. Far to the south, Grand Canyon National Park officials are trying to better manage bison on the park's North Rim. Actually, they're trying to get the animals off the park's property on the North Rim.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 3rd, 2014 3:03am

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"African American National Park Event" Coming In June

In a bid to show blacks are an integral part of the national park audience, the "African American National Park Event" has been scheduled for June.

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By NPT Staff - April 3rd, 2014 3:03am

Rebels With A Cause, The Story Behind Point Reyes National Seashore And Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Airing On PBS Stations

Rebels with a Cause, a documentary that celebrates the people and passion that saved the coastal wonders that would become the Point Reyes National Seashore and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, is airing on PBS stations this month.

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By NPT Staff - April 3rd, 2014 3:03am

Quote For The Day: Terry Tempest Williams On Our Kinship With Earth

Terry Tempest Williams very well summed up our fate if we aren't careful with the human footprint.

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By NPT Staff - April 2nd, 2014 8:12am

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Essential Paddling Guide: Prime Paddling Spots, East

Rivers run fast and tumbling throughout the National Park System, there are streams with lazy meanders, and placid lakes perfect for dipping a paddle. This diversity poses a delightful dilemma when you have the urge to float and paddle. What follows is just a sampling of the experiences that await you, whether you have hundreds of watery miles under your paddle, or are looking for calm waters to take your youngsters.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 2nd, 2014 3:03am

Quarter Commemorating Shenandoah National Park Arrives Friday

Come Friday, you'll be able to carry Shenandoah National Park around in your pocket. Well, at least a 25-cent piece celebrating the national park.

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By NPT Staff - April 2nd, 2014 7:49am

Proposal Calls For Renaming Colorado National Monument As Rim Rock Canyons National Park

After much discussion, a proposal is being floated to rename Colorado National Monument as Rim Rock Canyons National Park.

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By NPT Staff - April 2nd, 2014 7:50am

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Senators Ask GAO To Investigate National Park Service's Spending Habits

A trio of U.S. senators has asked the Government Accountability Office to review the National Park Service's spending habits and recommend ways the agency can save money.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 1st, 2014 9:59am

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