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This Boat Fire at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Had an Unusual Twist

Easter weekend can be a busy time at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, so a call that came into the park dispatch center on Friday, April 22 provided some unwelcome news: There was a boat fire at Boulder Beach, but the problem wasn't at the launch ramp or marina. This blaze had an unusual twist.

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April 23rd, 2011

Construction Making It Tough To Drive The Blue Ridge Parkway This Summer

Cruising the Blue Ridge Parkway end-to-end won't be easy this summer due to construction involving 28 miles of the handsome stone guardwalls that line the route.

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April 22nd, 2011

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Biscayne National Park Ready to Launch Maritime Heritage Trail Snorkeling Adventures

One of the best ways to experience a national park is to partake in an interpretation program of some sort, one that delves a bit deeper into the landscape or history of the park. At Biscayne National Park, officials are ready to lead you underwater to explore some of the marine wonders of the park.

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April 22nd, 2011

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Manassas National Battlefield Park - Battlefield And So Much More

Manassas National Battlefield Park protects Civil War battlefields where the North and South fought twice. But it's also a good place to hike and bird.

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April 22nd, 2011

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Deterioriating Weather Forces Suspension of Search For Missing Backcountry Skiers at Grand Teton National Park

Deterioriating weather conditions Thursday forced a halt to the search for two backcountry skiers in Grand Teton National Park.

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April 21st, 2011

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Voices From a Drowned Treasure: The Music Temple Register

In the early 1960s, the rising waters of Lake Powell permanently submerged Music Temple, one of Glen Canyon's most spectacular side canyons. Fortunately, the remarkable site's visitor register was moved to safety.

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April 21st, 2011

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By Bob Janiskee - April 21st, 2011 5:30am

National Park Mystery Plant 19 Revealed

Eight words in two odd sentences contained all the information you needed.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 21st, 2011 5:30am

Easy Park Hikes -- The Cholla Cactus Garden In Joshua Tree National Park

While there are many long-distance hikes you can take in Joshua Tree National Park, sometimes the heat can just be too much. But even if it's the middle of the day, a stroll down the Cholla Cactus Garden path is well-worth your time to learn about these curious cacti.

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April 21st, 2011

Search Continues For Missing Backcountry Skiers in Grand Teton National Park

A search for two missing backcountry skiers at Grand Teton National Park moved into its third day Wednesday as crews got some better weather conditions than what they've had so far.

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April 20th, 2011

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By Bob Janiskee - April 20th, 2011 4:15am

National Park Mystery Plant 19: Perhaps It's a Cold?

Two short sentences contain all the clues you need to identify this month's mystery plant.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 20th, 2011 4:15am

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