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Upcoming Programs At Assateague Island National Seashore

There are some great, kid-friendly programs on tap in the coming weeks at Assateague Island National Seashore. You can join a walk through the wetlands or watch the critters get fed at the park's aquarium.

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April 29th, 2010

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 11:21am

National Park Mystery Photo 22 Revealed: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

There are many great places to paddle in the National Park System, whether you choose to go by canoe, raft, or sea kayak. And, there also are many park shorelines that are dotted with caves and grottoes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 11:21am

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Grand Teton National Park Foundation Provides $2.4 Million For Auditorium at Craig Thomas Discovery Center

Nearly $2.4 million is being raised by the Grand Teton National Park Foundation to pay for the construction of a 154-seat auditorium at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in the national park.

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April 29th, 2010

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Legislation Calls For Casa Grande Ruins National Monument to Grow by 415 Acres

Legislation has been introduced to Congress that would add 415 acres to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Arizona.

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April 29th, 2010

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Hiker Falls to Her Death In Zion National Park

A woman believed to be hiking in Zion National Park has fallen about 1,000 feet to her death from Scout Lookout.

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April 28th, 2010

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Report: ConocoPhillips Releases Oil And Gas Leases Near Glacier National Park

Montana's U.S. senators say that ConocoPhillips, one of the world's largest energy companies, is giving up rights to explore for oil and gas on nearly 170,000 acres outside Glacier National Park.

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April 28th, 2010

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More Controversy Tied to Religion and Wind Energy Likely To Surface Around the National Park System

More controversy likely is in the offing for decisions affecting landscapes in the National Park System. One settles a long-standing dispute over religious symbols on public lands, the other wind farms.

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April 28th, 2010

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Two Climbers Lucky To Survive Ordeal On Mount Rainier

A pair of climbers who found themselves in white-out conditions on Mount Rainier are fortunate to have survived their ordeal, which included falling into a crevasse.

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April 28th, 2010

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 11:18am

National Park Mystery Photo 22: Where Do You Need To Travel For This Shot?

There are lots of great places to paddle in the National Park System, and lots of parks with caves and grottoes along their shorelines. But which unit of the system would you have to visit for this shot?

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 11:18am

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Glacier National Park Taking Comments On Bear Management Plan Revisions

Changes to Glacier National Park's bear management plan, made in part to reflect recommendations stemming from the killing of the "Oldman Lake" grizzly sow and one of her cubs, are open for public review until May 7.

Bear Removal BOR - Final Report 3-18-10.pdf

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April 28th, 2010

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