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Classic National Park Hikes: Grinnell Glacier At Glacier National Park

While the glaciers interspersed along the peaks of Glacier National Park weren’t responsible for the enormous U-shaped valleys, their gradual disappearance brings a sort of urgency to see these classic icons.

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By NPT Staff - July 3rd, 2015 2:00am

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Crowds Expected This Weekend At Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Like many other units of the National Park System, Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California is expected big crowds this holiday weekend.

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By NPT Staff - July 3rd, 2015 2:00am

Bison Gore Two More In Yellowstone National Park

Bison have gored two more people in Yellowstone National Park, bringing to four the number of gorings in the park this summer.

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By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2015 2:19pm

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Wildflower Festival Coming To Cedar Breaks National Monument

Mid-summer is just about here, but atop Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah at 10,000 feet, the wildflower season is just kicking into gear. You can enjoy it July 4-19 during the monument's 10th Annual Wildflower Festival.

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By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2015 3:00am

Expect Crowds At Yosemite National Park This Holiday Weekend

With heavy visitation expected this holiday weekend at Yosemite National Park, officials are recommending that you arrive early to avoid traffic jams and parking issues.

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By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2015 2:30am

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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Officials Worried About Proposed Pig Farm

A proposed commercial pig farm in Wisconsin could greatly affect Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, where the superintendent is worried that runoff would boost phosphorous loads in Lake Superior and also could harm piping plovers, a species listed as "endangered" under the Endangered Species Act.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 2nd, 2015 2:30am

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Be Safe Around Great White Sharks At Cape Cod National Seashore

While thousands of visitors will be racing to Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts for the Fourth of July Weekend and their summer vacations, park officials hope they'll take a few minutes to learn about great white sharks that are showing up more and more often in the seashore's waters.

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By NPT Staff - July 2nd, 2015 2:30am

Third Shark Attack In A Week At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

For the third time in less than a week a swimmer at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks has been attacked by a shark. Seashore officials said Wednesday that the 68-year-old man received a number of injuries from the encounter.

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By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2015 1:13pm

Arctic Grayling Returning To Grayling Creek In Yellowstone National Park

A creek in northwestern Yellowstone National Park is regaining its namesake fish, the Arctic grayling.

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By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2015 3:00am

Revised Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Official National Park Handbook Published

Preparing for your visit to the C&O Canal National Historical Park has just gotten a lot easier, thanks to the release of a revised and updated Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Official National Park Handbook.

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By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2015 2:30am

Visitation, And Temperatures, Soaring At Grand Canyon National Park

Planning to visit Grand Canyon National Park over the Fourth of July weekend? You'll need to be patient...and hydrated.

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By NPT Staff - June 30th, 2015 12:15pm

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Birding In The National Parks: Fear No Heights In Your Birding

There are two essentials for the birder exploring Rocky Mountain National Park. First, make time to look for the tundra birds along the eleven miles of Trail Ridge Road above tree line. Secondly, and even more importantly, make absolutely certain at least one licensed driver in the car does NOT suffer from acrophobia.

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By Kirby Adams - June 30th, 2015 3:00am

Rangers Rescue Pair Reported Trapped In Old Mine Near Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Abandoned mine tunnels and shafts are dangerous places for lots of reasons, so when park officials at Lake Mead National Recreation Area received a call that two people were trapped in an old mine off Northshore Road, there was ample cause for concern. Personnel from several agencies responded, but soon realized this was a rescue with an unusual twist.

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By Jim Burnett - June 30th, 2015 7:21am

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Temporary Beach Closure At Point Reyes National Seashore For Nesting Plovers

While the upcoming holiday weekend no doubt will have crowds descending on Point Reyes National Seashore in California, a short stretch of one beach will be closed to protect nesting snowy plovers.

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By NPT Staff - June 30th, 2015 2:30am

Vapur In Partnership To Slake Thirst Of Bryce Canyon National Park Visitors

Five years after the National Park Service found itself mired in corporate politics over a proposed ban on water sold in disposable bottles, free water dispensers are becoming more and more visible in the parks. At Bryce Canyon National Park, the recent installation of six water-filling stations was driven by Vapur, Inc., a California-based company that sells flexible, refillable "Anti-Bottles."

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 7th, 2016 3:37pm

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Paddle With A Ranger At St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

Looking for a good summer outing? Rangers at St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in the Upper Midwest will be leading some kayak trips on the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers this summer.

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By NPT Staff - June 29th, 2015 2:30am

Camping In The National Parks: North Rim Campground At Grand Canyon National Park

While it can be fairly easy to name a poor campground in the National Park System, pointing to some of the best can be a challenge. But the North Rim Campground at Grand Canyon National Park is one of the best in our opinion.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 28th, 2015 2:30am

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Floating Restaurant And Lounge Ready For Business At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Water water everywhere and not a drink to be had? If you find yourself in that predicament at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, point your boat to the Halls Crossing Marina, where a floating restaurant and lounge is open for business.

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By NPT Staff - June 28th, 2015 2:30am

Swimmer Attacked By Shark At Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Second In Two Days

A teenager cooling off in the waters of Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Saturday was attacked by a shark, with bites to his right calf, buttocks, and both hands.

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By NPT Staff - June 27th, 2015 5:32pm

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Sounds Of Yellowstone National Park To Be Captured For Posterity

National parks are as audible as they are scenic, from the crashing waves on the beaches of Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts to the gunshot-cracking of calving of glacial ice at Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, national parks don't go silently into the night. And at Yellowstone National Park, the soundscapes are going to be captured for future generations.

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By NPT Staff - June 27th, 2015 3:00am

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