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Trail To Alberta Falls, Lake Haiyaha In Rocky Mountain National Park Rehabilitated

After four years of sweat, dirt and exhaustion, a substantial effort to rehabilitate three miles of trail in and around the Alberta Falls and Lake Haiyaha area of Rocky Mountain National Park has been completed.

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By NPT Staff - September 24th, 2012 11:25am

Does Shenandoah Celebration Signal End Of CCC's "Greatest Generation?"

On September 29, National Public Lands Day, the National Parks will celebrate by waiving the entrance fees to all national parks. In addition, thousands of national park lovers will volunteer to protect the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

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By NPT Staff - September 24th, 2012 8:31pm

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Honda Donates More Than $70,000 Worth Of Equipment To Keep The National Mall Tidy

If you've ever stood in the middle of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., you can imagine what a chore it must be to cut the grass, trim the shrubs, prune the trees, and keep the flowerbeds tidy. And mowers, clippers, and trimmers for that sizable task aren't cheap, which is why Honda is being applauded for donating more than $70,000 worth of power equipment for the job.

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

National Park Mystery Photo 56 Revealed: Take A Seat And Wait For The Jerk

Zoom out from the tightly cropped image we used for this Mystery Photo and you'll find a seat at the soda fountain in the Painted Desert Inn in Petrified Forest National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 21st, 2012 5:03am

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Red Rock Ride Coming To Waterton Lakes National Park On September 29

A "red rock" ride through a national park is coming up September 29, but you'll have to head north of the border to participate in it. That's when the Red Rock Parkway in Waterton Lakes National Park will be closed to motor vehicles for a while to give cyclists clear sailing.

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

Exploring The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is one of those special places in nature that doesn’t have an optimal season; whenever you choose to go, is a good time to go.

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By NPT Staff - November 30th, 2012 6:46am

Hispanic Heritage Month Brings Travel Itineraries To National Park System, Events In The Parks

Rich Latino history can be found throughout the United States, and during Hispanic Heritage Month that history is being celebrated in the National Park System.

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

NPS Says It Could Not Have Prevented Murder Of Mount Rainier National Park Ranger

An internal review of the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting of a Mount Rainier National Park ranger on New Year's Day concluded that the incident could not have been prevented.

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By NPT Staff - September 25th, 2012 10:12am

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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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