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With about two weeks left for the public to comment on proposals to increase entrance fees at Yellowstone National Park, a major newspaper in Montana has weighed in on the idea. In an editorial on November 17, the Billings Gazette endorsed the park's proposal, urging readers to "... speak up. Tell the NPS to proceed with the fee increases..."

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By Jim Burnett - November 23rd, 2014 2:38am

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Restoring Jenny Lake: Stewardship And Partnership At Grand Teton National Park

Climbing gently through the piney woods, the rock staircase curves gracefully, flowing with the landscape. Unlike its predecessor, which made the climb in just 23 huge steps, this 47-step pathway takes more steps, but they are of the bite-sized variety and without uneven slabs that can trip up the unwary.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 23rd, 2014 2:30am

Annual "Trek To The Tree" At Kings Canyon National Park Coming December 14

With year's end quickly approaching, don't let it pass by without making the annual "Trek to the Tree" at Kings Canyon National Park to watch as rangers lay a wreath at the bottom of the Nation's Christmas Tree.

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By NPT Staff - November 22nd, 2014 2:34am

U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Says Canid Spotted On North Rim Of Grand Canyon National Park Is Gray Wolf

A canid that has been roaming the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has been confirmed to be a gray wolf, according to a DNA analysis performed for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 21st, 2014 5:00pm

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The Ghost Towns Of Yosemite National Park's High Country

Though most visitors to Yosemite National Park visit the famous valley and then head elsewhere, there's a lot to see in the park's high country, particularly if you like ghost towns.

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By NPT Staff - November 21st, 2014 3:52am

Shenandoah National Park Visitor Centers Moving To Winter Hours

With the end of November in sight, the operating hours of visitor centers in Shenandoah National Park will soon be changing.

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By NPT Staff - November 21st, 2014 2:54am

Full Schedule Of Events To Close Out The Year At Rocky Mountain National Park

Though summer might be the high season for most national parks, Rocky Mountain National Park doesn't exactly hibernate during the winter months. From this weekend through year's end the park has plenty of activities for the entire family to sample.

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By NPT Staff - November 21st, 2014 2:48am

Body Of Missing Mountaineer Located At Rocky Mountain National Park

The body of a Colorado man missing in Rocky Mountain National Park since last weekend was spotted Thursday and brought off Longs Peak.

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By NPT Staff - November 20th, 2014 6:02pm

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Turns Calendar Back 150 Years

A re-enactment of Harpers Ferry's role as a supply depot during the Civil War offers visitors today a glimpse into the past, and a yuletide gathering.

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By NPT Staff - November 20th, 2014 2:59am

Yosemite National Park Signs Sister Park Agreement With Germany's Berchtesgaden National Park

Two national parks with high, alpine terrain, one in the United States, and one in Germany, have signed a sister park agreement to work together to better understand these environments.

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By NPT Staff - November 20th, 2014 2:46am

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