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Yellowstone National Park's Final Winter-Use Rule Published In Federal Register

More than a decade of debate, disagreement, and litigation took a step closer to settlement Tuesday when the National Park Service published its final rule for managing recreational winter-use in Yellowstone National Park in the Federal Register.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 22nd, 2013 2:31pm

Reopening of National Parks "Just In Time" For Two Major Park Events

The reopening of NPS areas late last week came just in the nick of time for not only the popular fall color season, but also for some annual special events in parks. Among the activities held last weekend were the 34th Annual Bridge Day at New River Gorge National River and Yorktown Day at Colonial National Historical Park, which commemorates the 232nd anniversary of America's climactic Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown.

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By Jim Burnett - October 22nd, 2013 3:30am

Birding In The National Parks: Chasing Boobies And Other Out-Of-Place Birds

“I’ll chase that bird with you if the furlough is still going on.”

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By Kirby Adams - October 22nd, 2013 3:00am

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Cape Lookout National Seashore Chooses Ferry Company For Service To Shackleford Banks, South Core Banks

A Beaufort, North Carolina, company has been awarded a contract to ferry Cape Lookout National Seashore visitors out to Shackleford Banks and South Core Banks.

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By NPT Staff - October 22nd, 2013 2:45am

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Hunting Season At Big Cypress Preserve Extended Due To Government Shutdown

To offset hunting days lost in Big Cypress National Preserve due to the closure of the National Park System, the National Park Service and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have agreed to extend the hunting seasons in the preserve.

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By NPT Staff - October 21st, 2013 3:15am

To Conserve Unimpaired, The Evolution Of The National Park Idea

There is no better time than now -- with the searing aspects of a shuttered National Park System still fresh -- to sit down with a copy of To Conserve Unimpaired, The Evolution of the National Park Idea.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:43am

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Back To Normal After The Reopening

The first couple of days after Great Smoky Mountains National Park reopened were remarkably normal. Visitors were so happy to get back to the bookstores and the trails.

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By [email protected] - October 20th, 2013 3:15am

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Special Deal On Private Chartering Of River Trips Through Dinosaur National Monument

Got a large, extended family, or a great group of friends you like to hang out with? Act now and you can all go on a river trip through Dinosaur National Monument next year at a special rate.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 20th, 2013 3:00am

Legislation Introduced To Let States Manage National Parks, Other Public Lands

In a move not entirely surprising, U.S. Rep. Don Young of Alaska is proposing legislation to create a mechanism for states to take over management of national parks and other federal lands.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 20th, 2013 2:45am

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Traveler Members, Dive Into Parkipedia!

It's the weekend, and if you're a National Parks Traveler member with some time on your hands, please jump into the Parkipedia section and start building park guides!

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 19th, 2013 3:00am

Lake Crescent Lodge At Olympic National Park To Stay Open Through New Year's Day

Normally about this time of year the staff at Lake Crescent Lodge in Olympic National Park is getting ready to close down for the winter. But this year the lodge will stay open through New Year's Day 2014.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 19th, 2013 2:15am

Reader Participation Day: Has The Reopening Of Parks Revived Your Fall Travel Plans?

Among the many casualties of the recent government shutdown were cancelled plans for visits to National Park Service areas. Now that parks have reopened, do you have plans for a trip that you'd put on hold due to the shutdown? If so, what are your park destinations"

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By Jim Burnett - October 18th, 2013 2:45am

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National Park Service Investigating Dirt Bike Ride In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

National Park Service authorities are investigating a magazine story about a dirt bike ride through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including through a creek, during the government shutdown.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 18th, 2013 2:45am

Young Humpback Whale Comes Ashore At Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Dies

A young humpback whale came ashore at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Wednesday and died overnight, according to seashore officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 17th, 2013 11:06am

Updated: National Parks Quickly Reopening After Budget Impasse Temporarily Resolved

National parks across the country quickly began reopening Thursday in the wake of Congress' move to temporarily resolve the budget impasse and fund the federal government.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 17th, 2013 10:50am

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Search For Missing Hiker At Craters Of The Moon National Monument Continues

While attention the past two weeks has focused on Washington and when the National Park System might reopen in full, searchers doggedly continued their efforts to find a hiker who went missing in Craters of the Moon National Monument last month.

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By NPT Staff - October 17th, 2013 3:00am

Fireside Reads: Why Do Bluebirds Hate Me?

Outwardly, Why Do Bluebirds Hate Me? is not a book about national parks, but the wisdom the author offers can be carried into the parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 16th, 2013 8:39am

Reader Participation Day: How Will The Temporary Opening Of Several Parks Impact The Shutdown?

Many feel the national parks are being used by both parties as "political pawns" during the government shutdown. If that's the case, is the temporary reopening of several major parks likely to shorten or lengthen the shutdown?

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By Jim Burnett - October 16th, 2013 3:15am

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A View From The Overlook: Volunteers In The Parks. Is That Legal?

Recently, the much-esteemed Ranger Ron Mackie, late of Yosemite and the National Park Service, took time off from his new career of fighting forest fires in “retirement” to send me e-mail on the subject of volunteer labor.

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By PJ Ryan - October 16th, 2013 3:00am

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Fireside Reads: Why Do Bluebirds Hate Me?

Though there's a pile of books on the edge of my desk waiting to be reviewed, Mike O'Connor's book jumped to the top of the heap when it arrived at my door. Outwardly, My Do Bluebirds Hate Me? is not a book about national parks, but the wisdom the author offers can be carried into the parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:43am

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