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"Hike Death Valley" And Gain A Decal For Your Death Valley National Park Memorabilia Collection

Death Valley is an imposing place to go for a hike, though the staff at the national park is encouraging visitors to experience the park on a hiking trail through a new program that debuts in January.

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December 30th, 2014

Birding In The National Parks: Return Of The Snowy Owls

Forget trends. Snow owls are descending on the United States yet again, earlier than predicted.

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December 30th, 2014

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UPDATE: Missing Snowshoer Found Dead At Mount Rainier National Park

A Washington man who got lost in a snowstorm at Mount Rainier National Park apparently died not far from safety at Paradise.

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December 29th, 2014

Wolf, Possibly One That Reached North Rim Of Grand Canyon, Shot And Killed In Utah

A female gray wolf, possibly one that has been spotted in recent months on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, has been shot and killed in Utah, according to a group dedicated to the protection of endangered species.

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December 29th, 2014

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Historian Says Delaware North Company Has No Claim To Yosemite National Park Place Names

While the Delaware North Company maintains that it can claim place names in Yosemite National Park as part of its intellectual property with a $51 million value, a prominent historian of national parks disagrees and hopes the National Park Service will challenge the company's belief.

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December 29th, 2014

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Social Media Sites Offer A Nice Sampling Of Winter Scenery In Parks

Not every national park across the country experiences winter snow and ice, but some of those that do are beginning to experience some dramatic changes to the landscape. Social media sites offer an easy way to enjoy some views of the scenery during what's usually considered the off-season in many areas, so here's a brief sample for your early winter armchair travels.

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December 29th, 2014

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Search Suspended For Man Missing In Olympic National Park

At the end of the day, after five days of fruitless searching, Olympic National Park rangers had no leads to follow to find Jim Griffin.

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December 29th, 2014

Yellowstone National Park Drafts Annual Report To World Heritage Committee

Yellowstone National Park officials, in a draft report to the World Heritage Committee regarding the health of the national park, say they are making strides in reducing impacts tied to pollution and visitation.

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December 28th, 2014

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Traveler's Gear Box: Osprey's Variant 37 Pack

The new Osprey Variant 37 pack is good for casual, and intense, outdoor use.

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December 28th, 2014

Injured Climber Rescued In Difficult Nighttime Operation At Buffalo National River

The last month or so of the year, from Thanksgiving through New Years, includes chances for many of us to enjoy time away from our usual routine, and sometimes that may even include a trip to a park. A recent challenging rescue of an injured climber at Buffalo National River offers a good reminder that park visitors can be thankful that emergency responders are still on duty, even when we're enjoying a holiday.

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December 26th, 2014

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