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Viewing The Mud Lake Mosaic Fire At Big Cypress National Preserve

A series of wildfires sparked by lightning this past spring dominated the news from Big Cypress National Preserve earlier this year. Now the park has released a short documentary film that shows the firefighters and fire bosses at work.

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By NPT Staff - September 28th, 2015 2:30am

Night Skies And Light Pollution Over Theodore Roosevelt National Park

More and more visitors to the National Park System are discovering the wonderfully fascinating night skies high over head once the sun goes down. But light pollution poses a threat to many of those dark vistas, even at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota.

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By NPT Staff - August 27th, 2015 3:30am

Going Underground At Lava Beds National Monument

When you visit Lava Beds National Monument in California, be sure to pack a headlamp. And, you just might want to toss a warm hat in, too, if you're planning to visit Crystal Ice Cave.

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By NPT Staff - August 21st, 2015 3:00am

Muskox Of Bering Land Bridge, Wandering Haystacks

There are many iconic, and unusual, animals that call the National Park System home. At Bering Land Bridge National Preserve in Alaska, one of those residents is the muskox, a bushy-haired relative to domesticated cattle.

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By NPT Staff - August 14th, 2015 2:00am

Touring Cliff Palace At Mesa Verde National Park

While there are about 600 cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado, Cliff Palace is the most stunning and significant one of all.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2015 3:00am

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Trails I've Hiked: Bright Angel Point At Grand Canyon National Park

A great before-breakfast or pre-sundown hike at Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim is the short walk to Bright Angel Point.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 30th, 2015 2:00am

Visiting Oak Tree House At Mesa Verde National Park

While there are a handful of cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park that you can tour, there are more than 600 dwellings in all in the park. Here's a tip on how to visit some of those off the beaten path.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 23rd, 2015 3:00am

Five Days On The Yampa Through Dinosaur National Monument

With the Green and Colorado rivers in the neighborhood, it's not surprising that the Yampa River that flows through Dinosaur National Monument is overlooked. And that's not a bad thing.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Visiting Dinosaur National Monument's Quarry Exhibit Hall

Nine years after the Quarry Exhibit Hall at Dinosaur National Monument in eastern Utah had to close due to structural problems, a wonderful new facility is in place. The site offers a close-up view of some 1,500 fossilized dinosaur remains.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 21st, 2015 3:00am

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A Spring Cross-Country Ski To Avalanche Lake In Glacier National Park

In summer, Avalanche Lake is a short, barely 2 mile hike into the backcountry of Glacier National Park. In winter, it entails a 6-mile cross-country ski, and then a 2-mile hike.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 15th, 2015 3:10am

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