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More and Bigger is Better for Minidoka National Historic Site

Minidoka National Historic Site, the former Minidoka Internment National Monument, has acquired vital new acreage and a satellite site that will tell the park’s story in a richer, more complete way. Preserving and interpreting a World War II concentration camp for people of Japanese ancestry helps teach important lessons about racial prejudice, injustice, and the loss of civil liberties.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 11th, 2008 6:22am

Memorial Ceremony for Pearl Harbor Day

The National Park Service and the U. S. Navy will host a joint memorial ceremony commemorating the 67th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on Sunday morning, December 7th on board Naval Station Pearl Harbor’s Kilo Pier.

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By Jim Burnett - December 5th, 2008 1:39pm

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A Dangerous Trek for Lava Lovers

Would you like an up close and personal view of the big lava flow that’s making its way into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park? You’ll need to make a long trek over dangerous, unmarked terrain. Check with park officials first.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 5th, 2008 10:35am

Federal Judge Orders Scrutiny of Power Plant Emission Control Plans

Conservation groups are cheering a federal judge's ruling that could provide more definite protection of the air over Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 5th, 2008 12:05am

Interior Officials Release Draft Reports on Climate Change

Interior Department officials have made available for public review three reports assessing how climate change might impact public lands, including national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 3rd, 2008 5:50pm

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Interior Department To Be Sued Over Cape Hatteras National Seashore Plover Habitat Decisions

Interior Department officials have been notified that a lawsuit will be forthcoming over decisions to designate critical habitat for piping plover at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 3rd, 2008 5:20pm

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Injuries Prove Fatal To Hiker Who Fell in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A 25-year-old Tennessean died Wednesday from injuries suffered nearly a month ago in a fall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 3rd, 2008 4:49pm

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Climbing is Capped at Mount McKinley and Climbers are Left to Wonder What’s Next

The NPS has announced an annual cap of 1,500 on Mt. McKinley climbers. Officials believe that unchecked growth in McKinley climbing would lead to intolerable crowding, put too much strain on park resources, cause environmental problems, and compromise climber safety. Are caps on the way in other climbing parks?

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By Bob Janiskee - December 1st, 2008 7:12am

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Is Someone Missing in the Backcountry of Sequoia National Park?

A fairly well-stocked, but empty, campsite in the backcountry of Sequoia National Park has rangers wondering if someone is in trouble in the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 1st, 2008 7:40pm

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Lawsuit Filed Over Museum Complex Approved Near Valley Forge National Historical Park

A federal lawsuit has been filed in a bid to halt a museum complex from being built on land surrounded on three sides by Valley Forge National Historical Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 1st, 2008 11:43am

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