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The latest news from around the National Park System.

Books We've Read In 2012 (And Some That We Liked!)

Despite the hectic nature of life, here at the Traveler we still managed to read a few books during the past 12 months. Here's a look at those books, and where you can find our reviews.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2015 10:43am

Trails We Hiked in 2012 That We Think You'll Like

Few national park visits are complete without a hike of some distance and duration. We made the following hikes in the parks the past year, and think you'll find them interesting possibilities for 2013.

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By NPT Staff - January 3rd, 2013 4:40pm

Florida National Scenic Trail To Turn 30 In 2013

The Florida National Scenic Trail will mark its 30th anniversary during 2013, and a special event is scheduled for January 4 to dedicate the trail's Southern Terminus with a monument at the Oasis Visitor Center in Big Cypress National Preserve.

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By NPT Staff - December 25th, 2012 3:03am

Check Out The National Parks We Explored In 2012

Part of the fun of the National Park System is exploring the various units to see what they have to offer. Here's a look at parks the Traveler "explored" in 2012.

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By NPT Staff - December 25th, 2012 3:03am

Yosemite Steve Goes Snorkeling In Virgin Islands National Park

Steven Bumgardner, aka Yosemite Steve, typically restricts his videography to Yosemite National Park, but he recently visited Virgin Islands National Park and came away with a great video on snorkeling in the park.

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By NPT Staff - December 25th, 2012 3:03am

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Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Friends Of The Smokies Team Up To Hang Bear Wires In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A joint effort by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Friends of the Smokies has made it a wee bit safer for backcountry travelers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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By NPT Staff - December 24th, 2012 3:03am

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Wind Cave National Park Programs Will Lead Kids Into The Backcountry

Programs for exploring nature with children and discovering the park’s backcountry will be offered this winter and spring at Wind Cave National Park.

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By NPT Staff - December 24th, 2012 3:03am

Parks Beyond Borders: Quebec Set To Create One Of North America's Biggest National Parks, Wales To Get "Power Pylons"

Quebec could become home to the largest national park in eastern North America, and power "pylons" are the "preferred option" to transfer power near Snowdonia National Park in Wales.

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By Randy Johnson - December 23rd, 2012 9:44am

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Winter Closes Roads At Dinosaur, Cedar Breaks National Monuments In Utah/Colorado

Recent snow storms have led to the closure of some roads at both Dinosaur National Monument and Cedar Breaks National Monument for the rest of the winter.

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By NPT Staff - December 23rd, 2012 3:03am

Ranger-Led Snowshoe Hikes Start Wednesday At Grand Teton National Park

With snow in the forecast, and the year-end holiday break, consider joining a ranger for a snowshoe hike at Grand Teton National Park if you're in the area this week.

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By NPT Staff - December 23rd, 2012 3:03am

Thank You For A Great Year In The National Parks

Eight days are left in 2012, and then we'll be off to a brand new year in the National Park System. To all our readers, more than 1 million strong, we thank you for visiting the Traveler and, when the urge moved you, leaving your thoughts.

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By NPT Staff - December 23rd, 2012 3:03am

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Dock Thought To Be From Japan Lands On Shores Of Olympic National Park

A section of a dock thought to have drifted from Japan following the March 2011 tsunami has come ashore along the coast of Olympic National Park, and officials are working on a plan to remove it.

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By NPT Staff - December 22nd, 2012 9:22am

Popular Chekika Area Reopens In Everglades National Park In April

The popular "Chekika" day-use area in Everglades National Park has reopened, and will remain open through April.

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By NPT Staff - December 22nd, 2012 3:03am

Interior: Toppling Off Fiscal Cliff Won't Immediately Impact National Park Operations

While Interior Department officials publicly refuse to discuss how failure to avert the "fiscal cliff" might impact national park operations, internally they're telling National Park Service staff that nothing should change in the short term.

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By NPT Staff - December 21st, 2012 10:22am

Welcome Changes Mark Renewal Of Folk Art Center Lease On Blue Ridge Parkway

The Southern Appalachian Handicraft Guild has run the Parkway’s Folk Art Center in Asheville since 1979 and that record continues with the organization gaining another 10-year lease on the property.

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By Randy Johnson - December 21st, 2012 3:42pm

Special Year-End Programs Scheduled At Rocky Mountain National Park

Some fun programs, for young and old, are scheduled for the last week of the year at Rocky Mountain National Parks. Kids can gain outdoor lore from rangers, or join their families on a snowshoe hike.

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By NPT Staff - December 21st, 2012 8:24am

Ice Conditions Improving, But Not Perfect, At Voyageurs National Park

Ice conditions are improving at Voyageurs National Park for fishing and snowmobiling, but they're not perfect, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - December 21st, 2012 3:03am

The Civil War In 1863 Featured In Gettysburg National Military Park Winter Lecture Series

The sesquicentennial of the Civil War continues in 2013, and a series of free lectures at Gettysburg National Military Park will explore some interesting topics. Among the subjects: Separating fact and legend concerning Pickett's Charge and Hollywood vs. history in the story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as told in the 1989 film Glory.

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By Jim Burnett - December 20th, 2012 3:03am

Glacier Fund Disburses Grants To Organizations For Projects In Glacier National Park

A total of $100,000 from the Glacier Fund has been disbursed to nine organizations for 2013 projects in Glacier National Park that range from trail work to astronomy programs.

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By NPT Staff - December 31st, 2012 6:07pm

Discovery Channel Visits Yellowstone National Park With "X-Ray" Vision This Sunday

A special program coming to the Discovery Channel on Sunday takes, quite literally, an inside look at Yellowstone National Park.

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By NPT Staff - December 20th, 2012 3:03am

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