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Kings Mountain National Military Park

Investigation Finds Problems With $39,000 Painting Acquisition For Kings Mountain

Four years ago an official with the National Park Service's Southern Campaign Parks Group conspired to spend $39,000 for a painting for Kings Mountain National Military Park in a deal structured in such a way that allowed the artist to avoid a federal garnishment to pay for back taxes, cover a debt owed by the artist, and send a commission to a friends group, according to an investigation.

White-Water, Apple Harvests, And Indian Summer On The Coast Are Among 10 Great Fall National Park Activities

Fall is, in many people's eyes, the best season to enjoy the National Park System. Temperatures are moderating, insects are a thing of the past, forests wrap themselves in dazzling colors, and wildlife is easy to see and often vocal. Here are ten great fall destinations in the park system.

Reader Participation Day: What Is The Most Unusual, Interesting, Or Silly National Park Souvenir You've Seen?

National Park Service stores sell books, photographs, postcards and T-shirts. But every once in a while, you can also discover some gems, both silly and fascinating, in the visitor center stores. What have you found?

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