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150 Years Later, Confederate Shell Turns Up At Richmond National Battlefield Park

One-hundred-and-fifty years later, a live cannon ball turned up at Richmond National Battlefield Park as crews were clearing a moat in preparation for an interpretive tour at a Civil War fort.

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September 24th, 2014

Reader Participation Day: How Should The National Park Service's Centennial Be Celebrated?

True, the 100th birthday of the National Park Service is almost two years off. But it's not every year one turns 100, and if you're going to throw a party, a lot of prep needs to go into it. With that in mind, how do you think the agency's centennial should be marked?

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September 24th, 2014

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Meet Colorful Characters From The Past At Cumberland Gap National Historical Park On September 27

Cumberland Gap has been called the "first great gateway to the West," and on Saturday, September 27, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park will offer its popular "Within the Shadows of Cumberland Gap Heritage Walk." Here's your chance to "meet" characters from the colorful past of these historic mountains.

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September 24th, 2014

Essential Fall Guide '14: Autumn Park Tours, No. 3: The Land Of Giants

Fall is a season of transition in the National Park System, from long, hot days with crowded roads and trails, to cooler, crisper weather that beckons you to make a few more trips before winter sets in. Here is the third of four suggestions to jump on now, or to add to your to-do list.

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September 23rd, 2014

Yellowstone National Park Releases 2013 Wolf Report

Yellowstone National Park has released its annual Wolf Report, which describes the status of wolves in the park and management plans and activities for that species. According to the report, the overall wolf population in the park is up slightly from 2012, similar to previous recent years, and down about 45 percent since 2003.

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September 23rd, 2014

Birding The National Parks: What Do Chiricahua National Monument And Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Have In Common?

What do Chiricahua National Monument and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore have in common?

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September 23rd, 2014

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Fort McHenry Cannon Breech Failure After Weeklong Celebration

An historical reproduction cannon had a breech failure recently at Fort McHenry National Monument

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September 22nd, 2014

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UPDATED: Patagonia Stung First At Arches National Park, Stung Again At Capitol Reef National Park

It seemed like the perfect photo shoot: Two climbers making a "first ascent" on a route in Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. Unfortunately for the climbers, not only did they install bolts into the rockface, which is against park system regulations, and also roll rocks down the slope, but they were recognizeable.

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September 22nd, 2014

Volunteer Your Sweat To Clean Up Yosemite National Park

It's that time of year. Yep, time to volunteer your time and sweat to help clean up Yosemite National Park.

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September 22nd, 2014

Congaree National Park Has A Hog Gone Wild Problem

Yellowstone National Park has its lake trout problem, and Congaree National Park has a hog problem.

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September 22nd, 2014

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