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Holiday Events On the Calendar At Wind Cave National Park

Do you live in South Dakota, or are you planning a trip there in mid-December? If so, stop by Wind Cave National Park, either to take part in the park's Christmas Bird Count or to enjoy the holiday open house.

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By NPT Staff - December 4th, 2011 3:00am

Civil War Talk Spreads To the Northwest

Though the primary battles of the Civil War were fought in the East, the Pacific Northwest was impacted by the war between the states, as a National Park Service ranger will explain Monday during a talk in Portland, Oregon.

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By NPT Staff - December 3rd, 2011 3:00am

Gulf Islands National Seashore Puts Out The Welcome Mat For Winter Visitors

No snow, no ice, just dazzling waters and white sand. That's what awaits those who visit Gulf Islands National Seashore during the winter months.

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By NPT Staff - December 3rd, 2011 3:00am

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National Park Service Proposes To Change Name Of Ross Lake NRA to North Cascades National Recreation Area

A name change, wilderness and wild and scenic river designation, and improved visitor services are all provided for in the National Park Service's final general management plan/environmental impact statement on the Ross Lake National Recreation Area in Washington state.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 2nd, 2011 3:00am

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Help The Glacier National Park Fund Help Glacier National Park

AlpenGlow Productions, which in past years has donated a portion of the proceeds from the sales of national park posters to the Glacier National Park Fund, has another offer this year, with a variety of posters to choose from.

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By NPT Staff - December 7th, 2011 6:59pm

Traveler's Gear Box: Jetboil's Sol Ti Cooking System

A reliable cookstove is an essential piece of gear for campers, and if you're heading into the backcountry, a system compact in size and light in weight is ideal. Jetboil's most recent offering in that category meets those needs.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 2nd, 2011 3:00am

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19th Century Battlefield Added To Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

A landscape significant for its role during the Mexican-American war has been added to the National Park System at Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park in Texas.

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By NPT Staff - December 2nd, 2011 3:00am

Time For Snow Play At Lassen Volcanic National Park

A recent series of storms has left a white cloak across Lassen Volcanic National Park, where the scenic drive has turned into a wintry playground for visitors.

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By NPT Staff - December 2nd, 2011 3:00am

Historic Water Cisterns Restored At San Juan National Historic Site

A long project that restored a bit of history has been completed at San Juan National Historic Site, where crews have completed restoration of the water cisterns that lie beneath the plazas of Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal.

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By NPT Staff - December 1st, 2011 3:00am

Joshua Tree National Park To Co-Host Symposium On Parks And Economic Development

A half-day symposium will be held Tuesday to explore the economic connections between Joshua Tree National Park and its surrounding communities in California.

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By NPT Staff - December 1st, 2011 3:00am

Native American Artworks Featured At Early Winter Solstice Celebration At Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

The winter solstice is still some weeks off, but an early celebration is scheduled for Sunday at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, where a diverse collection of Native American artists will be displaying pottery, paintings, stone carvings, and other artworks.

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By NPT Staff - December 1st, 2011 3:00am

Celebrate Petrified Forest National Park's 105th Anniversary On December 8

Petrified Forest National Park marks its 105th anniversary on December 8, and in honor of that the park has lined up a number of special activities for visitors.

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By NPT Staff - December 1st, 2011 3:00am

National Park Visits Help Grow Utah's Tourism Industry By Nearly 5 Percent In 2010

Utah's collection of national parks, monuments, and historic sites helped generate $6.5 billion in tourism spending for the state in 2010, an increase of nearly 5 percent, according to state calculations.

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By NPT Staff - December 2nd, 2011 12:28pm

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Reader Participation Day: Do Your Holiday Plans Include a Visit to a National Park?

The combination of time off from work or school and an appealing destination will entice some Americans to spend at least part of the upcoming holidays in a park. For some it's an annual tradition; for others it's a special, one-time trip. Does a visit to a national park figure into your holiday plans?

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By Jim Burnett - November 30th, 2011 3:00am

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Facilities Closing For the Winter At Mammoth Cave National Park

While the cave and its tours will remain open, many of the above-ground facilities at Mammoth Cave National Park are shutting down for the winter.

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By NPT Staff - November 30th, 2011 3:00am

House Natural Resources Committee To Hold Hearing On Endangered Species Act

House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings, concerned that the Endangered Species Act is wasting more money on lawsuits than recovering species, has scheduled a full committee hearing on the act for next week.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 30th, 2011 3:00am

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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Denies Request For Hearing On Restoring Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park

A request by the Restore Hetch Hetchy organization that the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission hold a public hearing on the question of restoring the Hetch Hetchy Valley in Yosemite National Park has been denied.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 29th, 2011 3:00am

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NPS Proposes Adding Five Bikeshare Stations on the National Mall

Are short-term bike rentals one solution for easing traffic congestion around the National Mall in Washington, D.C.? The NPS has proposed allowing five stations on NPS managed property for the growing Capital Bikeshare system, and is accepting public comments for the idea.

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By Jim Burnett - November 29th, 2011 3:00am

Beginning December 1 You Can Reserve Your Seat On Denali National Park Shuttle Buses

Planning to visit Denali National Park and Preserve next year? Then get ready to make your reservations for a seat on the park's shuttle buses.

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By NPT Staff - November 29th, 2011 3:00am

Painting Of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Setting Wins Honors For Arizona Man

An Arizona man whose painting captured the setting along the Colorado River in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area above Lees Ferry has donated the painting to the NRA's permanent collection.

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By NPT Staff - November 28th, 2011 3:00am

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