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Sale of Plastic Water Bottles Banned At Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by Randy Johnson on February 6, 2012 - 5:44pm

Grand Canyon National Park will eliminate the in-park sale of water packaged in individual disposable containers within 30 days under a plan approved today by National Park Service Intermountain Regional Director John Wessels.

Court Rules That Sequoia National Park Officials Violated Wilderness Act By Allowing Horse Trips

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on February 6, 2012 - 2:37am

More than 40 years after deciding that they would ban the use of stock animals in the high country of Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, park officials have both failed to do so and have been found in violation of The Wilderness Act for failing to assess the environmental impact of the animals.

Digital "Tracks" Help Rangers Solve Vandalism Case at Capitol Reef National Park

Submitted by Jim Burnett on February 6, 2012 - 2:34am

Tracking down bad guys in the Old West usually required skill in following some literal footprints in the sand, but a case at Capitol Reef National Park with connections to some famous outlaws was recently solved by rangers adept at following a different kind of tracks—those left in cyberspace.

National Park Foundation Program Addresses Transportation Issues In National Parks

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 6, 2012 - 2:23am

National parks often are the setting for some incredible traffic issues, be they related to "bison jams," lack of parking, or simply high visitation. To help parks find solutions to some of these problems, the National Park Foundation has offered a program that places transportation experts in the parks to brainstorm solutions.

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Yellowstone National Park Officials Crafting Framework For Lake Area's Future Development

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on February 6, 2012 - 2:13am

Yellowstone National Park officials, in looking down the road at how the Lake area of the park might evolve, are leaning towards a plan that could allow the reconfiguration of the RV park at Fishing Bridge and which would permit 121,000 square feet of buildings to be built over roughly 3 acres.

Parks Beyond Borders: Looking Abroad At Other National Park News

Submitted by Randy Johnson on February 5, 2012 - 3:30am

The first of occasional smaller stories that bring you park news from other nations.

National Park Service's Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program Helps Water Trail Materialize in Washington State

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 5, 2012 - 2:48am

Paddlers anxious to dip their blades in water have a new trail to explore in northeastern Washington along the Pend Oreille River thanks in part to the National Park Service.

Camping In The Parks: Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Submitted by Danny Bernstein on February 5, 2012 - 2:27am

This may be the middle of winter, but this is the time to make reservations for Cataloochee Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cross-country Ski Trails Open At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 5, 2012 - 2:21am

While some areas of the country are struggling with scant snowfall, enough has fallen at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan to open more than 22 miles of classic cross-country ski trails to the public.

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Grant Helps Grand Teton National Park Re-sod Historic Dude Ranch Cabins

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 4, 2012 - 2:47am

Old ways of using sod roofing on log cabins hold up only so long, but Grand Teton National Park officials have received a grant to use new techniques to re-sod a number of historic cabins in the park.

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Reward Fund Established In Connection With Poaching Incident at Wind Cave National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 3, 2012 - 12:46pm

A reward fund has been established for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the poaching of two bull elk at Wind Cave National Park.

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National Park Mystery Photo 43 Revealed: No Smoking!

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on February 3, 2012 - 3:59am

Where is the "Handle With Care" sign?

Transit System Designed to Reduce Pollution, Congestion at Gettysburg National Military Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 3, 2012 - 2:57am

A computerized system is being turned to with hopes it can reduce both pollution and congestion at Gettysburg National Military Park by more smoothly directing visitors to parking areas.

Visit Yellowstone National Park in Winter Through the Lens of Chris Cauble

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 3, 2012 - 2:48am

Wondering what you might encounter during a winter visit to Yellowstone National Park? Check out this short video for a smorgasbord of what awaits you in the park.

National Park Foundation Funding School Field Trips to The National Parks

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 3, 2012 - 2:11am

With hopes of connecting more kids to national parks, the National Park Foundation is underwriting a transportation program to enable classes to take field trips to the National Park System.

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Wind Cave National Park Rangers Investigating Apparent Poaching Case, $1000 Reward Offered

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 2, 2012 - 2:38pm

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for shooting two elk in Wind Cave National Park.

National Park Mystery Photo 43: What's In Store?

Submitted by Bob Janiskee on February 2, 2012 - 3:59am

Can you tell us where this photo was taken and what it depicts? We'll give you a hint: It's not wine.

Snake in the Grass: An Everglades Invasion

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on February 2, 2012 - 2:45am

In Snake in the Grass: An Everglades Invasion, Larry Perez takes us into the green leafy realm of Everglades National Park not in pursuit of the python, but rather in its wake. And it is a wide wake at that.

Summit On The Parks: Where To Now?

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on February 2, 2012 - 2:44am

It's been a week since the conclusion of America's Summit on National Parks, but in truth the work is just beginning.

Snowshoe and Cross-Country Skiing Outings Scheduled for Glacier National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 2, 2012 - 2:20am

If you live close to Glacier National Park, or are thinking of heading there this winter, consider joining a snowshoe or cross-country ski outing sponsored by the Glacier National Park Fund.

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$4 Million Helps Acquire 385 Acres For Richmond National Battlefield Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 2, 2012 - 2:10am

Four million dollars from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund bought at least 385 acres for Richmond National Battlefield Park, a purchase that preserves hallowed ground and is seen as economic development for tourism.

Weighted Lottery Now Open for Private Float Trips Through Grand Canyon National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on February 2, 2012 - 2:07am

Grand Canyon National Park is now accepting applications for private river trip permits to float the Colorado River through the park during calendar year 2013.

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Faraway Ranch Tour at Chiricahua National Monument Gets Five Stars

Submitted by Jim Burnett on February 1, 2012 - 2:58am

Here's one recipe for an outstanding tour of a historic ranch: take a century's worth of Old West history, add generous measures of compelling personal stories and classic southern Arizona scenery, and stir well by a talented interpreter. The result, at Chiricahua National Monument's Faraway Ranch, earned five stars during my recent visit to the park.