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New Commemorative Coins Proposed as NPS Centennial Fundraiser

Coin collectors were enthused by the America the Beautiful series of quarters that features a number of NPS sites, and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has just proposed a new commemorative coin project. It would serve as a fundraiser to commemorate the upcoming NPS centennial.

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March 25th, 2010

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 6:32am

National Park Mystery Photo 20 Revealed: A Door Knob At Scotty's Castle In Death Valley National Park

Well, it appears we had a pretty good stumper in this latest Mystery Photo, though one reader came close enough to identify where the photo was taken, but not explain exactly what it was.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2011 6:32am

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30th Anniversary of James A. Garfield National Historic Site Celebrated This Year

Quick, what stands out from James A. Garfield's presidency? If you struggle to answer that question, you might consider a visit to the James A. Garfield National Historic Site this year during its 30th anniversary.

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March 25th, 2010

House Republicans Say Interior Secretary's Proposed Snake Ban Bad for Business

Republican members on the House Natural Resources Committee seem never to be at a loss for words when it comes to Democratic initiatives. This week the GOP members are shaking their heads over Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's efforts to get a grip on invasive snakes invading national parks in Florida.

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March 25th, 2010

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Searchers Find Two Missing Grand Canyon Hikers

On Tuesday, searchers at Grand Canyon National Park located two overdue hikers. The two Kansas men, who were found in good condition, had been reported missing after failing to return March 20.

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March 24th, 2010

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Wild Horses in a Georgia Wilderness? Cumberland Island National Seashore Completes Annual Count

Wild horses in a NPS site in Georgia? That may come as a surprise, but they've been in the area for centuries. The annual census of wild horses at Cumberland Island National Seashore has just been completed. How's the park's population of untamed equines doing these days?

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March 24th, 2010

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 12:41pm

National Park Mystery Photo 20: What Curious Thing Is This?

Time is reflected in the worn profile of this animal, that much is obvious. But where in the National Park System can you set your eyes upon it?

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 12:41pm

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Spring Bicycle Season is Underway at Yellowstone National Park

Crews in Yellowstone National Park are clearing roads of snow and ice to reopen the routes to vehicles, but that work is expected to take a month or more. In the meantime, hardy bicyclists have an opportunity to experience a ride on some of those roads without competition from other visitor traffic.

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March 24th, 2010

Sen. McCain Withdraws Air Tour Amendment For Grand Canyon National Park Overflights

Applause are being extended after Sen. John McCain withdrew an amendment that would have substantially redrawn the ground rules for Grand Canyon National Park overflight tours.

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March 23rd, 2010

Search On For Overdue Hikers In Grand Canyon National Park

Rangers are looking for two 25-year-old men overdue from a backpacking trek in Grand Canyon National Park.

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March 23rd, 2010

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