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In years past there have been schemes to divert water out of the Yampa River, the last major undammed tributary in the Colorado River system, for use on Colorado's Front Range. None has ever been approved. Now, however, a Colorado man is seeking approval to divert 55,000 acre-feet of water a year from the Green River just upstream of Dinosaur National Monument to the Front Range.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 15th, 2018 1:30am

NPS Proposes To Manage Elk, Bison At Great Sand Dunes National Park

Elk and bison at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Colorado should be managed to protect sensitive habitat in the park and to prevent overpopulation, according to a draft plan produced by park staff.

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By NPT Staff - April 15th, 2018 1:30am

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Peregrine Falcons Return To Acadia National Park For Nesting

It's that time of year when peregrine falcons return to Acadia National Park in Maine for nesting, and that results in temporary closures of certain areas in the park.

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By NPT Staff - April 14th, 2018 1:30am

High Water In Yosemite Valley? Check Out This Video Of Last Weekend's Flooding

Haven't been able to make it to Yosemite National Park to see the waterfalls running at full throttle? This video from last weekend's flooding provides a glimpse of what it looks like.

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By NPT Staff - April 13th, 2018 2:15am

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A Day In The Park: Glacier National Park

Amid a field of wildflowers and a backdrop of peaks framing the Continental Divide, the goateed mountain goats were the center of attention. While a handful of bighorns dealt with the June day's heat by relaxing in a waning snowfield, and grizzlies were deep in the backcountry, the iconic ambassadors of Glacier National Park were true posers for those following the trail to Hidden Lake.

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By NPT Staff - April 13th, 2018 2:15am

Put Apostle Islands National Lakeshore In Your Pocket

A kayaker, lighthouse, and "sea caves" all are pictured on the latest shiny coin in the U.S. Mint's America the Beautiful Quarters Program, this one honoring Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin.

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By NPT Staff - April 13th, 2018 1:15am

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Park Entrance Fees Increasing $5 To Help Address Maintenance Backlog

A $5 increase is coming to entrance fees at many national parks beginning June 1 as the Interior Department searches for additional revenues to address the estimated $11.6 billion maintenance backlog in the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 12th, 2018 2:23pm

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National Park Foundation Searching For Community Partnerships Director

Know national parks? Like to work with partnerships involving parks? Then the National Park Foundation might have a job for you.

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By NPT Staff - April 12th, 2018 2:30am

Acadia National Park's Loop Road Scheduled To Open Sunday

Head to Acadia National Park in Maine this Sunday and, weather permitting, you can be among the first to drive the Park Loop Road this year.

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By NPT Staff - April 12th, 2018 2:01am

36th Annual Civil War Encampment At Fort Scott National Historic Site

Fort Scott National Historic Site in Kansas will commemorate the Civil War and how it shaped the United States by presenting the 36th Annual Civil War Encampment on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22.