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Arrive Early to Find Parking At Logan Pass in Glacier National Park

If you're in or near Glacier National Park, or plan to visit it later this summer, take note that you need to reach Logan Pass by about 10 a.m. if you want to easily find a parking spot there.

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August 13th, 2010

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National Park Road Trip 2010: Return to the Beginning

Greetings from St. Louis, Missouri. It is Wednesday morning and we are at Union Station, which at one time was the busiest train station in the world.

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August 13th, 2010

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Teach Your Children Well...When it Comes to Hiking in National Parks And Elsewhere Outdoors

How many of us take it for granted that kids know how to stay safe when hiking and how to tread lightly on the landscape? When Catherine Dold's nieces came to visit for a stay in the Rockies, she wanted to ensure their safety, and so she created a "Certified Good Hiker Kit."

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August 13th, 2010

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Popular Junior Ranger Program is Expanding to Add "Let's Move Outside" Activities

The popular Junior Ranger Program, which lets kids earn a patch, badge, certificate or similar award for completing activities in many national parks, is expanding to include Let's Move Outside, which encourages physical activity for youngsters. The program is now underway in 36 parks, with more being added before summer's end.

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August 13th, 2010

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Historic Ship Brings Unwelcome Stowaways to Isle Royale National Park

A recent visit to Isle Royale National Park by the Niagara, a historically accurate reconstruction of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's victorious 1813 flagship, included an unwelcome surprise. Despite efforts to prevent such problems, the ship was harboring some dangerous stowaways.

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August 13th, 2010

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 9:12am

National Park Mystery Spot 14 Revealed

Key words take you to a former presidential retreat in Shenandoah National Park.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 9:12am

One Best Hike: Grand Canyon

Although the book is titled One Best Hike: Grand Canyon, what Elizabeth Wenk really provides is a wonderful primer on the geology, wildlife, natural history, and dangers of hiking in Grand Canyon National Park. And she also leads readers down from the South Rim to the Colorado River and back via the Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 12th, 2010 2:48am

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Park Service Says No Predetermined Outcome With Transmission Project at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

In a move to counter whispers, National Park Service officials have issued a statement that they have not developed a predetermined position on a power transmission line a company wants to run through Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and the Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River.

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August 12th, 2010

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Sign Up For Traveler's Weekly Newsletter To Stay Abreast of Park News, Learn of Special Offers

If you haven't already, consider signing up for the Traveler's weekly e-newsletter. Not only does it keep you abreast of the latest in the parks, but from time to time we can offer you special offers.

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August 12th, 2010

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Three Rescues in One Day: Just Another Day For Rangers in Rocky Mountain National Park

What's a day in the life of a national park ranger like? Well, for those at Rocky Mountain National Park, it can mean heading out in the park frequently to rescue visitors.

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August 11th, 2010

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