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New "Chief Musher" Selected at Denali National Park and Preserve

There's no doubt you have a great job when the top dogs at Denali National Park and Preserve take orders from you. In this case over two dozen sled dogs answer to the "chief musher," and the park has announced its selection for the person who will fill that job.

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February 13th, 2010

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A Look at Some More Somewhat Unusual Lodges in the National Park System

If you're looking for a national park lodge that isn't on everybody's tongue, you might want to consider one of the following.

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February 12th, 2010

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Dining At The Parks: Chicken Riesling From Shenandoah National Park's Big Meadows Lodge

Frequent visitors to the Big Meadows Lodge or Skyland Resort in Shenandoah National Park no doubt are familiar with Executive Chef Peter Bizon's chicken riesling dish. For those who want to try it at home, here's the recipe.

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February 12th, 2010

Traveler's Gear Box: Something To Hold Your Favorite Bevvie...

There are times when you don't need a hydration system for a walk in the (national) park, or when you're looking to pack a beverage other than water on your day hike or longer adventure. One option I recently came across offers a great solution: clean lines, food-grade materials, durability, and great insulation.

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February 12th, 2010

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Cedar Breaks National Monument Officials Looking For Some Nice Wildflower Photos

If you enjoy looking at wildflowers, and you're handy with a camera, you might want to enter the annual wildflower poster art contest at Cedar Breaks National Monument.

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February 12th, 2010

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Elk, Deer Most Likely Wildlife Involved in Vehicle Collisions in Grand Teton National Park

Each year nearly 100 animals, ranging from elk and deer to bison and wolves, are killed in vehicle collisions in Grand Teton National Park. Park officials keep tally of the grisly count to seek ways to make roads that run through the scenic park safer -- for both motorists and wildlife.

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February 11th, 2010

Arches National Park in the Round

Professor Bob has never been to Arches or Canyonlands national parks, though he's threatening to visit this spring. In the meantime, here's something to whet his anticipation -- a 360-degree view of Double Arch in Arches National Park.

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February 11th, 2010

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 10:19am

National Park Mystery Spot 8 Revealed: It’s the Second-Highest Place East of the Mississippi River

Did the poem take you where you needed to go?

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 10:19am

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Most Campgrounds at Cape Hatteras National Seashore To Open April 2

If you're planning to visit Cape Hatteras National Seashore, most of the campgrounds will be open for business on April 2, although the Cape Point Campground isn't scheduled to open until May 28.

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February 11th, 2010

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Updated: British Columbia Officials Say "No" To Mining in Canadian Flathead North Of Glacier National Park

On the eve of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the lieutenant governor of British Columbia has announced that the province will not allow mining in the Canadian Flathead just north of Glacier National Park and due west of Waterton Lakes National Park.

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February 10th, 2010

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