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Ancient Mammal Footprints Excite Paleontologists at Dinosaur National Monument

In a remote canyon in Dinosaur National Monument, paleontologists found hundreds of tiny fossil footprints left by primitive mammals that lived 190 million years ago when dinosaurs ruled the earth.

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July 24th, 2009

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Zion National Park's "Recycled" SAR Vehicle Saved Money and Can Help Save Lives

It's already seen service as an ambulance in three other locations around the West. Now this mechanical workhorse has been "recycled" once again, and it will provide a much-needed primary response vehicle for search and rescue missions in Zion National Park.

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July 24th, 2009

Gateway National Recreation Area Seeks Solutions to Weekend Traffic Snarls at Sandy Hook

The Sandy Hook Unit at Gateway National Recreation Area has seen major weekend traffic snarls this summer. Road construction just outside the park is partly to blame, and park and state officials are making some changes. They offer these tips for visitors.

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July 24th, 2009

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To Make “Glory,” Hollywood Moved the Atlantic Ocean

Battle scenes from the movie “Glory” highlighted Fort Sumter National Monument’s recent commemoration of the 146th anniversary of the assault on Battery Wagner by the 54th Massachusetts, the Civil War’s most famous African American unit. The Atlantic Ocean was not where it was supposed to be, however, and that took a little explaining.

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July 24th, 2009

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Camping In The Parks: Don't Overlook the Greenbelt Park Campground In Washington, D.C.

Our nation's capital is a popular destination for both business and pleasure, but the cost of lodging is a concern for many travelers these days. Many visitors aren't aware that the NPS has an attractive campground just 13 miles from the White House in Greenbelt Park.

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July 24th, 2009

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Interior Secretary Scales Back Snowmobile Use in Yellowstone National Park, Calls for More Public Comment

With a new administration in Washington the pendulum on snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park is swinging back towards fewer machines. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on Thursday directed the National Park Service to follow a course that could limit recreational snowmobile use in Yellowstone to 318 machines per day for each of the next two winters.

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July 23rd, 2009

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Update: Search Under Way For One Overdue Hiker at Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park rangers were intensifying efforts Thursday to find a lone backpacker in a remote and rugged section of the park. While initially they thought as many as four backpackers were in the group, after interviewing friends and family of Bryce Gillies they now believe there is only one missing hiker.

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July 23rd, 2009

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What are the New Seven Wonders of Nature? The Polls Are Now Open

"Top whatever" lists seem to be popular these days, and a group is conducting an ambitious world-wide poll to determine the "New Seven Wonders of Nature." Their 28 finalists were announced earlier this week, and a U.S. national park is on the list. Voting is now underway to pick the winners.

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July 23rd, 2009

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New Electronic Applications Aim to Enhance Your National Park Visit

Where once we had guidebooks, topographic maps, and campfire talks to help us appreciate and understand the national parks, there's now a growing number of electronic applications for your iPhones, iPod Touches, and other cellphones and media devices to overwhelm the senses.

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July 23rd, 2009

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Civil War Battlefield Preservationists Looking For Your Help to Keep Wal-Mart At Bay

The latest skirmish over the fate of land viewed as hallowed ground dating to the Civil War comes next week in Virginia, where a public hearing is scheduled to debate a proposal by Wal-Mart to build a Supercenter on a portion of the Wilderness Battlefield.

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July 23rd, 2009

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