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Dining At The Parks: Roasted Acorn Squash With Scallops In Olympic National Park

Without question, one of the bonuses of visiting Olympic National Park is eating the incredibly fresh seafood you find in the restaurants.

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By NPT Staff - June 19th, 2012 12:41pm

Ranger-Led Wilderness Hikes Scheduled At Theodore Roosevelt National Park

If you find yourself in North Dakota this summer, consider heading to Theodore Roosevelt National Park to join a ranger-led hike into the park.

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By NPT Staff - May 26th, 2012 3:00am

Honor America's Veterans This Memorial Day: A Tour Of Washington, D.C.'s War Memorials

Memorial Day should mean more than a day off or a backyard BBQ. It's a day to remember those who gave their lives in defense of our country. Here's a look at some of the memorials in Washington, D.C., where you can recall those sacrifices.

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By NPT Staff - May 25th, 2012 11:43am

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Summer Must Be Here: Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Opens In Yosemite National Park

Summer seems to have reached the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park, where the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, general store, and grill, were to open for the season today, with the White Wolf Lodge following in two weeks if conditions allow.

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By NPT Staff - May 25th, 2012 3:00am

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Finnish Mountaineer Second To Die This Spring On Mt. McKinley In Denali National Park

A Finnish mountaineer descending Mount McKinley on skis became the second climber to die on the mountain this spring when he fell and tumbled 2,000 feet and became lodged in a crevasse, Denali National Park officials said Thursday.

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By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2012 6:37pm

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Cannon Fire Will Roar Across Fort Pulaski National Monument This Summer

Want to get a feel for the sound and fury of cannon fire? Plan to stop by Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia on a weekend this summer when cannon firings will occur.

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By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2012 3:00am

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Interior Department Eyes Removal Of Non-Native Trout From Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park

Non-native trout, while prized by anglers who fish the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam, threaten to wipe out native species in the river that can't compete with them. While Interior Department officials have a plan to remove the trout, it's effectiveness is being questioned.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2012 3:00am

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Spring Blooming Season Underway Along The Blue Ridge Parkway

A drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic delight any time of the year, but spring and early summer travel offers a bonus: blooming shrubs and wildflowers. Here are some tips for travelers on what to see and where to enjoy the show.

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By Jim Burnett - June 15th, 2012 12:59pm

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Interior Department Announces Resumption Of High Flows From Glen Canyon Dam Into Colorado River

Top Interior Department officials, with an eye toward restoring some semblance of natural rhythms to Grand Canyon National Park, on Wednesday announced plans to resume high-flow releases from Glen Canyon Dam into the Colorado River.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2012 6:12pm

To Deal With Road Construction, Consider Riding The Shuttle At Rocky Mountain National Park

With Memorial Day Weekend officially kicking off the summer travel season, and road construction ramping up in Rocky Mountain National Park, you just might have to ride a shuttle when you visit some areas of the park this summer.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2012 3:00am

Ever Want To Run A National Park Concession? Apply For Blue Ridge Parkway Concessions Contract

If you've ever wanted to get into the national park concessions business, now just might be the time. Officials at the Blue Ridge Parkway are seeking a company to run operations at three locations along the scenic drive.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 23rd, 2012 3:00am

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Interior Secretary Cites "Most Endangered River" As Model Of America's Great Outdoors River Initiative

Apparently top Interior Department officials didn't get the memo: The Chattahoochee River, which Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says is a "model of the America's Great Outdoors River Initiative," is also considered one of the nation's most endangered rivers by American Rivers.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2012 3:00am

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Reader Participation Day: What's The Most Fantastic 20-Mile Ride In The National Parks?

There are plenty of long-distance rides in the National Park System that are fantastic. The 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway is one, and the 105-mile Skyline Drive in Shenandoah Park is another. But where are the best short drives?

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2012 3:00am

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Man Falls 600 Feet To His Death On South Rim Of Grand Canyon National Park

A visitor to Grand Canyon National Park fell approximately 600 feet to his death from the South Rim on Tuesday, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2012 8:08pm

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Traveler's Gear Box: What Protects Your Foot From Your Boot?

What you put between your foot and your boot when hiking, say, down the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, is just as important as the boot you slip your foot into. Which is why I wanted to update you with what's out there on the sock market.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2012 8:26am

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Cedar Breaks National Monument To Open Visitor Services In Time For Memorial Day Weekend

How mild was this past winter in Utah? Mild enough that Cedar Breaks National Monument will be able to open its visitor services in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

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By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2012 3:00am

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Birding In The National Parks: Seen Any Rare Birds Lately?

Birders like to talk about how much we appreciate every bird, even the most common ones we see on the feeder every day, and that may well be true. But the rare birds - the ones that take some blood, sweat, and tears to find - those are the birds that get our hearts racing.

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By Kirby Adams - May 22nd, 2012 3:00am

Traveler's View: International Mountain Bicycling Association Shouldn't Twist Facts To Raise Funds

With hopes of raising money to further its efforts to gain access for biking trails, the International Mountain Bicycling Association is targeting the Traveler as the evil villian.

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By NPT Editors - May 22nd, 2012 6:32pm

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Cape Lookout National Seashore's Horse Population Shows Low Birth Rate, High Mortality Rate

Low birth rates and high mortality rates are combining to keep the growth of the horse herd at Cape Lookout National Seashore flat, according to the seashore's annual horse census.

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By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2012 3:00am

Olympic National Park's Kalaloch Lodge Gets New Concessionaire

In a bit of a surprise, the National Park Service has awarded Delaware North the concessions contract for facilities in the Kalaloch area of Olympic National Park. The 10-year contract includes operation of Kalaloch Lodge in addition to food and beverage services, retail, firewood sales, and fuel sales.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 21st, 2012 9:03am

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