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World Heritage Report on Yellowstone National Park's Threats Called "Superficial"

A draft report Yellowstone National Park officials have prepared on threats to the park has been dubbed "superficial," and even park officials admit it's not overly comprehensive.

YELL-World Heritage Report.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2007 10:07am

Senators' Letter to Open National Parks to Concealed Weapons

Attached is the letter a number of senators sent to Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne asking him to overturn the National Park Service's ban on concealed weapons in national parks.

Firearms-Parks Letter.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2007 5:07pm

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National Parks Spending Bill Explanation

For policy wonks, the accompanying attachment explains how the omnibus spending bill aids the national park system. Within its pages you can find some specific appropriations for historic preservation, construction, and land acquisition.

FY08 Omnibus NPS Explanatory .pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2007 9:45am

Omnibus Bill Provides $2.39 billion 08 Budget for National Park Service

The omnibus spending bill awaiting full Senate action calls for $2.39 billion for the National Park Service in FY08 (which started this past October).

FY08 Omnibus NPS.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2007 11:46am

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Congressional Research Service--Recreation on Federal Lands

The growing and diverse nature of recreation on federal lands has increased the challenge of balancing different types of recreation with each other and with other land uses. Motorized recreation has been particularly controversial, with issues centering on access and environmental impacts.

CRS-Recreation on Federal Lands.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 14th, 2007 10:48am

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Developing Diversity in the National Parks

Earlier this summer we had a, shall I say 'spirited,' discussion revolving around how to increase diversity in visitation to the national parks. This topic has resurfaced in an Associated Press article that looks at efforts a group is taking to introduce minorities to the parks.

Ethnic_and_Racial_Diversity_Report_12_2003.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 20th, 2008 8:21am

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

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The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks