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Groups Intend To Sue Over Lack Of Critical Habitat For Loggerhead Turtles Along Atlantic Coast

Though thousands of loggerhead sea turtles, a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, nest along the Atlantic Coast each year, the National Marine Fisheries Service has not yet designated habitat critical to the species' survival, according to conservation groups planning to sue over that lack of designation.

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By NPT Staff - October 12th, 2012 3:03am

Sacred Ceremonial Horse Ride At Fort Laramie National Historic Site On October 15

A sacred ceremonial horse ride involving Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara tribal members is scheduled to take place Monday, October 15, at Fort Laramie National Historic Site in eastern Wyoming.

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By NPT Staff - October 12th, 2012 3:03am

Caving Season At Timpanogos Cave National Monument Soon To End

With fall foliage season in Utah having just about reached its peak, winter shouldn't be far behind. And that means cave tours at Timpanogos Cave National Monument will soon end for the year.

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By NPT Staff - October 12th, 2012 3:03am

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Prickly Job Ahead At Joshua Tree National Park

This is one thorny job. Beginning October 15 and continuing through the end of December, a contractor will be working along the Pinto Basin Road in Joshua Tree National Park to salvage up to 800 cholla plants prior to a road straightening project slated to begin in 2013

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By NPT Staff - October 12th, 2012 3:03am

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Two Canyoneers Who Underestimated Zion National Park Rescued By Rangers

Two canyoneers who headed off into Heaps Canyon in Zion National Park over-estimated the challenge before them and had to be rescued by park rangers three days after they ventured into the canyon.

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By NPT Staff - October 12th, 2012 3:03am

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Civil War Cannons At Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Magnets For Graffiti

Kilroy? Not likely, as his graffiti rose to fame during World War II. Nevertheless, present-day graffiti artists are finding the Civil War cannons at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Kentucky irresistable for their scribblings.

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By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2012 3:03am

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Private Inholding In Zion National Park Will Be Donated To National Park Service

A privately owned 30-acre tract in the shadow of Tabernacle Dome inside Zion National Park has been acquired by two non-profit organizations that intend to donate it to the park.

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By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2012 4:06pm

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Artist In Residence At Mesa Verde National Park To Exhibit Her Artworks Saturday

Visitors to Mesa Verde National Park this weekend will get a bonus if they stop by the Far View Lodge, where painter Jan Wright will be exhibiting water colors of the park she did while serving as Mesa Verde's artist-in-residence.

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By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2012 3:03am

Miami Students Gain Access To Biscayne National Park Through "Ticket To Ride" Program

Nearly 2,000 Miami students will have an opportunity to visit Biscayne National Park thanks to the National Park Foundation's Ticket To Ride program.

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By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2012 3:03am

Valley Forge National Historical Park Wants To Lease Estate House For Private Parties

An estate house on the grounds of Valley Forge National Historical Park that dates to the 1700s will be open to private parties under a proposal the Park Service is seeking comments on.

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By NPT Staff - October 10th, 2012 3:03am

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Candlelight Tours This Saturday At Ninety Six National Historic Site In South Carolina

A fun activity is scheduled for Saturday at Ninety Six National Historic Site in South Carolina, where the 31st Autumn Candlelight Tour will be held, weather permitting.

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By NPT Staff - October 10th, 2012 3:03am

National Park Foundation Provides $150,000 To Open And Fund César E. Chávez National Monument For First Year

Funding for the opening and first year of operations for the César E. Chávez National Monument is being provided from the American Latino Heritage Fund held by the National Park Foundation.

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By NPT Staff - October 10th, 2012 3:03am

Traveler's Gear Box: Whispbar, A Stream-Lined Rack System For Your High-End Rig

Call it a sleek, low-profile rack system for your high-end rig. After all, do you really want to put a large, black rack atop your gleaming BMW or Mercedes? If not, Whispbar is something to consider.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 11th, 2012 8:23am

Planning Session On Tap For Developing Hiking, Paddling Trails Along Lake Michigan

A two-day planning session will be held early next month to discuss a national recreation trail along Lake Michigan that will involve paddling, hiking, and cycling.

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By NPT Staff - October 9th, 2012 3:03am

Rocky Mountain National Park Accepting Applications For Artist In Residence

Interested in spending two weeks in Rocky Mountain National Park working on your manuscript, score, painting, or poetry? Then apply for the park's 2013 Artist-in-Residence Program.

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By NPT Staff - October 9th, 2012 3:03am

Trails I've Hiked: Imperial And Spray Geysers Via Fairy Falls In Yellowstone National Park

A towering, wispy waterfall, one of Yellowstone National Park's tallest, and two backcountry geysers via the same trail? That's what you get when you leave the Fairy Falls Trailhead.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 9th, 2012 3:03am

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The Laws Guide To Drawing Birds

Interested in learning how to draw birds? This book can help move you in that direction.

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By Kirby Adams - May 19th, 2017 12:43am

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Where Not To Park Your Car: In A National Park's River

It's not every day that vehicles find their way into rivers in the National Park System, but it happened twice in the span of six days in September, once apparently due to too much libation for the driver, and once due to inattentiveness.

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By NPT Staff - October 8th, 2012 11:23am

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National Park Service Moving To Engage Company To Promote 2016 Centennial

With less than four years to go before the National Park Service marks its centennial, the agency is moving to engage a New York-based marketing and advertising agency to promote the centennial.

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By NPT Staff - October 8th, 2012 3:03am

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Exploring History At Nez Perce National Historical Park

Whether you’re a big history buff or simply just enjoy the beauty of nature, Nez Perce National Historical Park is the perfect getaway for the whole family. Spread across parts of western Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Montana, the park offers 38 different sites where you can come to understand a bit about the Nez Perce tribe, see some of their sacred lands, and see how the arrival of Euro-Americans affected their lives.

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By NPT Staff - October 8th, 2012 3:03am

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