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Unseasonably Warm Weather Bringing Synchronized Fireflies Out Ahead Of Schedule At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The fireflies at Great Smoky Mountains National Park know it's getting warmer earlier than usual. According to park officials, the synchronized fireflies that show their stuff at Elkmont are coming out ahead of schedule.

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By NPT Staff - May 31st, 2012 6:58pm

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58th Annual Bird Walk Coming To Theodore Roosevelt National Park On June 3

Birding and chuckwagon breakfasts intersect Saturday at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.

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By NPT Staff - May 31st, 2012 3:00am

Bone Fragments Found At Glacier National Park Came From Hiker Who Vanished In 2008

Analysis of bone fragments found in the backcountry of Glacier National Park last summer have confirmed they came from a hiker who vanished in the park four years ago.

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By NPT Staff - May 30th, 2012 1:33pm

NPCA Worried That House Legislation Would Open National Park System To Hunting

Is hunting about to spread across the National Park System? Worries that that could be the fallout of legislation that cleared the U.S. House of Representatives prompted the National Parks Conservation Association to seek a legal interpretation of the measure.

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By NPT Staff - May 30th, 2012 10:01am

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Cumberland Island National Seashore To Reopen Saturday After Storm Cleanup

With Tropical Storm Beryl having come and gone, it will take until Saturday for crews to clean up Cumberland Island National Seashore so it can reopen to the public.

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By NPT Staff - May 30th, 2012 8:21am

Your Guide To The National Parks: The Complete Guide To All 58 National Parks

Coming soon to book dealers is a hefty new guide to the national parks -- the 58 "national parks" -- that strives to go a step further than the texts offered by publishers such as Fodor's, Frommers, and Falcon Guides.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:42am

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Vehicle Fire In Tunnel At Zion National Park Was A Costly One

Emergency responders train for difficult situations they hope will never actually occur, but one such call came in last week at Zion National Park: A vehicle was on fire inside the 1.1-mile-long Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel … and this set of wheels turned out to be anything but ordinary.

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By Jim Burnett - May 30th, 2012 9:41am

Denali National Park Marking National Trails Day With New Hiking Trail

A new trail is coming to Denali National Park and Preserve, and in honor of National Trails Day the general public is being invited to help with the construction.

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By NPT Staff - May 29th, 2012 3:00am

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Grand Teton National Park Crews Finish Another 6.5 Miles Of Pathway For Walkers, Joggers, Cyclists

Exploring Grand Teton National Park is getting easier if you like to take your time by walking or cycling. Visitors to the park this summer will have more than 20 miles of multiple-use pathways to use to avoid vehicles as they enjoy Grand Teton.

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By NPT Staff - May 29th, 2012 3:00am

Tropical Storm Will Keep Cumberland Island National Seashore Closed Through Wednesday

Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to keep Cumberland Island National Seashore closed to the public through Wednesday.

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By NPT Staff - May 28th, 2012 9:54am

Concessions Contract Prospectus Floated For Lodging, Dining At Kings Canyon National Park

The current concessions contract for Kings Canyon National Park runs out at year's end, and the National Park Service recently issued its contract prospectus for businesses interested in bidding for the operations.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 28th, 2012 3:00am

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House GOP Uncovers Email Trail That Questions Data That Lead To Ban On Hard-rock Mining Near Grand Canyon National Park

An email trail uncovered by House Republicans voices the belief that the U.S. Bureau of Land Management relied more on "confusion and obfuscation" than science in justifying a 20-year ban on new hard-rock mining claims on 1 million acres surrounding Grand Canyon National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 28th, 2012 3:00am

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Road Construction Will Slow Traffic In Stevens Canyon At Mount Rainier National Park

Traffic will be slow through Stevens Canyon in Mount Rainier National Park this summer as road construction gets under way along 10 miles of the road.

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By NPT Staff - May 28th, 2012 3:00am

Is A Tiny Beetle Causing Haze In Places Such As Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, And Glacier National Parks?

Is there a connection between climate change, a tiny beetle, and increased haze in the skies over places such as Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone national parks? Research by an assistant professor at Southern Illinois University seems to connect the dots.

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By NPT Staff - May 28th, 2012 3:00am

Cumberland Island National Seashore Closing In Advance Of Tropical Storm Beryl

Though the "official" hurricane season doesn't start until June 1, Tropical Storm Beryl is heading north on a path that could bring it ashore along the Georgia coast. With that in mind, Cumberland Island National Seashore will close today to prepare for the storm and get visitors out of harm's way.

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By NPT Staff - May 27th, 2012 10:01am

Parks Beyond Borders: Canada Funds New Urban National Park While Cutting Budgets And Dropping Employees; And A Dark Sky Park For England?

Canadians celebrate finalized funding for a new "Urban National Park" in Toronto while continuing to lament Parks Canada budget cuts and closures. A few national parks in the UK celebrate the unexpected appeal of their dark skies and improving customer service.

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By Randy Johnson - May 27th, 2012 9:36am

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Dining At The Parks: Roasted Acorn Squash With Scallops In Olympic National Park

Without question, one of the bonuses of visiting Olympic National Park is eating the incredibly fresh seafood you find in the restaurants.

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By NPT Staff - June 19th, 2012 12:41pm

Ranger-Led Wilderness Hikes Scheduled At Theodore Roosevelt National Park

If you find yourself in North Dakota this summer, consider heading to Theodore Roosevelt National Park to join a ranger-led hike into the park.

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By NPT Staff - May 26th, 2012 3:00am

Honor America's Veterans This Memorial Day: A Tour Of Washington, D.C.'s War Memorials

Memorial Day should mean more than a day off or a backyard BBQ. It's a day to remember those who gave their lives in defense of our country. Here's a look at some of the memorials in Washington, D.C., where you can recall those sacrifices.

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By NPT Staff - May 25th, 2012 11:43am

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Summer Must Be Here: Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Opens In Yosemite National Park

Summer seems to have reached the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park, where the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, general store, and grill, were to open for the season today, with the White Wolf Lodge following in two weeks if conditions allow.

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By NPT Staff - May 25th, 2012 3:00am

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