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Canyoneer Dies In Zion National Park

A visitor to Zion National Park who was canyoneering in the popular "Subway" section died when his or her foot became trapped on a descent, according to a park release.

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By NPT Staff - September 20th, 2012 1:29pm

Access Fund, Friends Of Joshua Tree Correct Climbing Violations In Joshua Tree National Park

When backcountry violations where discovered in designated wilderness in Joshua Tree National Park, The Access Fund and Friends of Joshua Tree jumped into action to correct them.

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

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National Park Mystery Photo 56: Does This Look Familiar?

In wandering around the National Park System, if you're observant enough and curious enough, you'll come upon this. But what is it, and where is it?

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 20th, 2012 3:03am

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Hiking The Wonderland Trail: The Complete Guide To Mount Rainier's Premier Trail

Fall is on its way, deciduous forests will soon be shedding their colors, snows will be falling. It's probably getting too late to plan a complete hike of the 93-mile Wonderland Trail that loops Mount Rainier National Park, but it's the perfect time to begin planning for next year!

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:42am

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Accident Dumps Hundreds Of Gallons Of Yellow Paint At Bandelier National Monument

You can color Bandelier National Monument yellow...at least a portion of it following an accident that dumped hundreds of gallons of yellow highway striping paint on a hillside in the monument.

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By NPT Staff - September 19th, 2012 11:31am

A View From The Overlook: Contingency Plans

Can you imagine how a Romney-Ryan administration would treat the national parks? Heck, you'd have to summon up the "Reserve Rangers" to fill in the gaps.

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By PJ Ryan - September 19th, 2012 3:03am

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Solar Power Is Valuable, But NPCA Report Says It Needs To Be Generated Away From National Parks

Solar energy is one key to sating the United States' energy appetite, but federal officials need to be careful not to overly impact national parks and other public lands when it comes to siting these facilities.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 19th, 2012 8:24am

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Reader Participation Day: Should Campground Reservations Be Mandatory In The National Park System?

Should campground reservations be mandatory in the National Park System, or should all campsites be on a first-come, first-served basis?

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 19th, 2012 3:03am

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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Working To Battle Lake Michigan's Erosion Of Beaches

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore officials are crafting a plan to battle the erosion of their beaches.

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By NPT Staff - September 18th, 2012 3:03am

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Google Maps: More Travelers Are Interested In Death Valley Than Yellowstone

So, are more Americans looking for a vacation in Death Valley National Park than, say, Yellowstone National Park? The folks at Google Maps might have you think so.

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By NPT Staff - September 18th, 2012 3:03am

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Autumn Steams Into Steamtown! All Aboard!

Come fall in Pennsylvania the hardwood forests glow orange, red, and yellow as the air takes on a crispness that blankets the Poconos with the smells of autumn. Board one of Steamtown National Historic Site's special fall excursion runs through this brilliant countryside and you can feast your eyes on the colors of the season in the comfort of a coach.

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By NPT Staff - September 18th, 2012 3:03am

Crystal Cave Tour Season At Sequoia National Park Extended Deep Into November

Though Mammoth Cave and Carlsbad Caverns national parks are perhaps best known within the National Park System for their caves, other parks have caves worth exploring, too. And one, Sequoia National Park, has extended the season for touring Crystal Cave deep into November.

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By NPT Staff - September 17th, 2012 3:03am

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U.S., Russia Move Closer To Sharing Their "Beringian Heritage"

Natural history and cultural heritages can't be constrained by political boundaries, which is one reason why it's good to see the United States and Russia working to forge ties through a “Shared Beringian Heritage Program." Through this program the proposed Beringia National Park in Chukotka would be linked with the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve and Cape Krusenstern National Monument in Alaska.

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By NPT Staff - September 17th, 2012 3:03am

Parks Beyond Borders: Aussie Rangers Against Hunting, Floridians Find Kruger "Doable," Northern Ireland's First National Park

A global roundup of national park news.

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By Randy Johnson - September 16th, 2012 3:22pm

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NPCA Invites You On A Float Through Grand Teton National Park

Now here's a deal that's hard to pass up if you're going to be anywhere close to Grand Teton National Park on Tuesday: The National Parks Conservation Association is inviting you on a float through the park.

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By NPT Staff - September 16th, 2012 3:03am

Half Dome And Its Cables Listed On National Register Of Historic Places

One of the most iconic spots in the National Park System is now officially an historic place.

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By NPT Staff - September 16th, 2012 3:03am

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Four Light Stations At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore To Be Restored

Fans of lighthouses can start counting down the days until four more light stations at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore have been restored to a certain degree.

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By NPT Staff - September 16th, 2012 3:03am

Bicycle Trail Opened At Glacier Bay National Park

A short trail -- actually, an old road -- in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve has been opened to bicycle use.

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2012 3:03am

Mammoth Cave National Park Finalizes Rule To Designate Trails For Mountain Bikes

Four trails in Mammoth Cave National Park will officially be open to mountain bikers beginning October 12, barring a reversal by regional National Park Service officials

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2012 3:03am

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Obama Administration Report Says "Sequestration" Would Cut $218 Million From NPS Budget

Unless Congress averts a staggering budget "sequestration" early next year the National Park System will be devastated by underfunding that could force the Park Service to shutter more than 100 parks, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 14th, 2012 4:36pm

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