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Female Hiker Found Dead Below North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

A female hiker who went down below the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park with a friend who planned to join a float trip was found dead in the canyon after failing to return from the hike.

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July 9th, 2010

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Arizona Man Dies in Fall at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

A 23-year-old Arizona man was killed when he fell about 70 feet while hiking in a canyon at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

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July 9th, 2010

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Update: Small Plane Crashes in Rocky Mountain National Park, Occupants Alive

A father and daughter whose plane crashed in the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park must have had angels on their shoulders, for they were able to walk away with only minor injuries while their aircraft was demolished.

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July 9th, 2010

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Solo Climber With "Signs of Mental Illness" Plucked Off Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve

A Pennsylvania man who exhibited "signs of mental illness" was plucked off of Mount McKinley in Denali National Park by military crews and taken to a Fairbanks hospital, according to park officials.

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July 9th, 2010

By the Numbers: World War II Memorial

At the National World War II Memorial, the numbers speak of effort, achievement, and sacrifice on a monumental scale.

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July 9th, 2010

Top 10 Things To Know About Going-to-the-Sun Road Construction in Glacier National Park

While the Going-to-the-Sun Road that crosses the interior of Glacier National Park is open from end-to-end, ongoing construction work can make travel tricky at times. With that in mind, here, courtesy of the park staff, are the "top 10 things you need to know" about traveling the Sun Road this summer.

2010 Going-to-the-Sun Road Construction & Travel Info..pdf

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July 9th, 2010

Upscale Cabins Latest Trend in Commercial Campgrounds Bordering National Parks

There’s a new structure showing up this summer in campgrounds bordering national parks, one that offers a higher level of comfort than the family camper or pop-up tent. More and more campgrounds are adding cabins to their available accommodations, for while more people are heading to the parks, not all want to sleep on the ground in a tent.

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July 9th, 2010

June Brings A Record Crowd To Yellowstone National Park

Well, the economy might be lousy, and gas prices might be uncomfortable, but that's not stopping folks from heading to Yellowstone National Park. A record 694,841 visitors to Yellowstone were counted in June.

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July 9th, 2010

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Climbing Mount McKinley in Denali National Park This Year Has Been Almost a 50-50 Proposition

With the climbing season in Denali National Park and Preserve winding down, now's a pretty good time to look at how climbers fared this season. Overall, those tackling Mount McKinley have had little better than a 50-50 chance of reaching the summit.

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July 9th, 2010

Reprise of Winter Briefly Closes Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

Ahh, summers in the Rocky Mountains. They're gorgeous and always surprising. Why, just last night a brief reprise of winter closed the Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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July 8th, 2010

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