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Cape Hatteras National Seashore Taking Another Look At Wildlife Buffers

Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials, three years removed from what seemed to be a settled approach to managing wildlife, off-road vehicles, and pedestrians on their beaches, are re-examining aspects of that plan as ordered by Congress, a request that must be complied with by mid-June.

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February 5th, 2015

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Katmai National Park Moves To Ban Bicycles From Valley Of 10,000 Smokes

As mountain bikes continue to evolve, they are able to tackle more and more terrain...and are found in more and more places. But at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, officials don't believe bikes of any kind fit in the Valley of 10,000 Smokes and are moving to ban them via an update to the superintendent's compendium, or rulebook.

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February 5th, 2015

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Yellowstone National Park Elk Herds On Rebounding, Up Nearly 25 Percent

Elk herds in Yellowstone National Park are on the rebound, with the annual winter survey indicating an increase of nearly 25 percent in the northern herd to nearly 4,900 animals.

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February 5th, 2015

Paddling Through History On The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

We knew we were being watched. We skimmed across the water, with our paddle blades rising and falling in a quick cadence. From its tall perch atop a pine, a bald eagle slowly rotated its white-feathered head and kept its eyes on us as we paddled further across Menokin Bay towards Cat Point Creek.

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February 4th, 2015

Make Plans To Attend Family Fun Fest At Biscayne National Park

Find yourself in Florida this month and pencil in a trip to Biscayne National Park on Sunday to attend the Family Fun Fest, where five sciences will be the topics for discussion.

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February 4th, 2015

Higher Entrance, Camping Fees Opposed At Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park

Higher entrance and camping fees proposed for Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Maryland and West Virginia are being opposed by some Maryland lawmakers, who say the proposed increases would lead to reduced tourism and jobs in their state.

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February 4th, 2015

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National Park Supporters Thrilled With President's FY2016 Budget Proposal And What It Holds

The boost President Obama wants to see in the National Park Service's budget for the next fiscal year is a huge one compared to recent budgets, and his work is being applauded by those who support the national parks. But will it be embraced by the Republican-controlled Congress?

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February 3rd, 2015

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Yosemite National Park Adopting Sliding Entrance Fee Schedule, Higher Campground Fees

A sliding scale for entrance fees, and slightly higher campground fees, will take effect at Yosemite National Park on March 1.

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February 3rd, 2015

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Photography In The National Parks: My Five Fave Shots of 2014

It's 2015 - a new year with all sorts of new prospects for photography in the national parks. Looking back to the old year, what images did you capture that were your ultimate favorites? Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson shows us her five favorites from 2014 along with camera settings and the reason each is a favorite with her.

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February 3rd, 2015

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President Obama's FY2016 Budget Request Includes $3 Billion For National Park Service

President Obama's budget request for the 2016 fiscal year seeks $2.6 billion for the National Park Service, an increase of $55 million from current funding levels. That request seeks hundreds of millions of dollars for infrastructure needs, such as renovations to the Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park and for safety, efficiency, and access upgrades to the visitor's center at Gettysburg National Military Park.

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February 2nd, 2015

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