Visiting the Parks

Learn About Restoration of Herring River at Cape Cod National Seashore

For more than a century the Herring River, which flows through Cape Cod National Seashore, has struggled ecologically due to a dike built to keep mosquitoes from breeding in the surrounding salt water marsh. Now a collaborative effort is under way to restore the ecosystem.

CACO-Herring River Restoration.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2010 1:15am

Temporary Night Closures of Trail Ridge Road Scheduled in Rocky Mountain National Park

If you're visiting Rocky Mountain National Park next week, you might encounter some travel problems along Trail Ridge Road due to road work. The scenic drive that traverses the park will see temporary nighttime closures Monday through Thursday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 31st, 2010 3:15am

Inupiat Heritage Center On Top Of The World

Greetings from Barrow, Alaska at the “top of the world” and the northern most city in the United States. It’s also the home of the northern most National Park Service unit – the Inupiat Heritage Center

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By [email protected] - July 30th, 2010 2:15am

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National Park Road Trip 2010: The Nez Perce

Greetings from Bass Creek Campground in Montana. As our exploration of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail continues, we find more interesting places to tell you about.

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By David and Kay Scott - July 28th, 2010 4:15am

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Hoh Rain Forest Visitors In Olympic National Park Cautioned Against Elk

While most visitor interactions with wildlife in national parks seem to revolve around bears, officials in Olympic National Park are urging visitors to the Hoh Rainforest to be cautious about the resident elk.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2010 2:15am

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Motorists in Mount Rainier National Park Will Face Cycling Delays on Thursday

A novel bicycle ride -- Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day -- likely will cause some delays for motorists in Mount Rainier National Park on Thursday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2010 3:15am

National Park Road Trip 2010: Lewis & Clark on the Columbia

Greetings from Lewis & Clark Trail State Park in eastern Washington, where we are finishing our seventh week on the road. Heading east on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, we've followed the Columbia River and found memorable places galore.

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By David and Kay Scott - July 26th, 2010 6:24am

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National Public Lands Day is Right around the Corner

On September 25th, more than 175,000 people are expected to volunteer for National Public Lands Day at more than 2,000 of our nation’s beautiful public lands. Volunteers will perform work ranging from pulling invasive species, clearing trails, planting trees and removing trash.

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By Jessica Jones - July 26th, 2010 3:15am

Yellowstone Association Announces its Winter Lineup of Field Courses

When better than in the middle of a long, hot summer to plan your winter vacation to Yellowstone National Park? The Yellowstone Association Institute just published its winter course list to help you begin planning your getaway.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 26th, 2010 3:15am

Visit Independence National Historical Park to Listen To Ben Franklin's Musical Invention

We've all heard the story of Ben Franklin and the key suspended from a kite. But are you familiar with the the one about Mr. Franklin's musical invention?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 25th, 2010 3:15am

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