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Educators Workshop on Wolves at St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

Wolves are animals that attract plenty of attention, and St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is offering a free workshop for educators on the wolves of Wisconsin on January 23. Three additional workshops on other topics are scheduled between now and April.

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January 12th, 2010

Torpedo Junction—Shipwrecks of WWI and WWII—Featured in Program at Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Cape Hatteras and the Outer Banks of North Carolina have long been known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," and among the more than 1,000 vessels believed to have been lost in the area are some from World Wars I and II. They'll be the subject of a talk near the park on January 20.

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January 12th, 2010

Search for Missing Woman Underway at Point Reyes National Seashore

A search for a missing California woman is into its third day at Point Reyes National Seashore. Her vehicle was found in a trailhead parking lot above an area of steep cliffs along the Pacific coast.

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January 11th, 2010

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Traveler’s Checklist: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Volcanic activity and volcanic landscapes are the centerpiece attractions of this unique park on Hawaii’s Big Island. Here are some things to know before you go.

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January 11th, 2010

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Programs at Wind Cave National Park Help Kids Explore Nature

There's been plenty of discussion lately about the need to help kids "connect" with nature, and Wind Cave National Park is doing something about it. The park is offering programs for exploring nature with children and discovering the park’s backcountry.

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January 11th, 2010

Be Expert With Map and Compass, The Complete Orienteering Handbook

With all the electronic gadgetry that exists -- cell phones, GPS units, personal locator beacons -- why bother learning how to navigate like pathfinders of the last century, with map and compass? Well, for starters you won't worry about your batteries failing you.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 11th, 2010 3:15am

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2010 Cabin Reservations at Cape Lookout National Seashore Begin Today

Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina offers a historic lighthouse, birding, fishing, miles of beaches, wild horses, shell collecting and other delights. If you'd like to spend the night on an island in the park and prefer not to camp, reservations for cabins are being taken beginning today for the 2010 season.

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January 11th, 2010

What Ken Burns Left Out

Ken Burns' documentary on America's national parks was great as far as it went, but it gave short shrift to at least five issues or themes that deserved more attention.

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January 10th, 2010

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Bald Eagle Watch Programs at Chickasaw National Recreation Area

If you're looking for opportunities to view bald eagles this winter, one park with that option may surprise you. Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Oklahoma is offering two Bald Eagle Watch events later this month

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January 10th, 2010

Where In the National Park System Will You Venture in 2010?

Winter is a great time for planning national park vacations. These suggestions will help you get started in the right direction, whether your interests are mainstream or nontraditional.

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January 10th, 2010

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