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Dinosaur National Monument Releases Renderings of New Visitor Center, Quarry Exhibit Hall

Designs for a new visitor center as well as an "exhibit hall" that would both protect and display a cliffside studded with fossils have been released by Dinosaur National Monument officials, who now must find companies that can build the two facilities.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 30th, 2009 4:20am

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Tour Company Wants to Offer Helicopter Overflights of Crater Lake National Park, But Likely Won't See A Decision Soon

An aviation company that offers helicopter tours of central Oregon wants to add Crater Lake National Park to its flight plans, but opposition to the proposal is mounting.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 30th, 2009 3:49am

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National Park Philatelists Rejoice: You Can Add A Stamp Honoring Dry Tortugas National Park to Your Collection!

While there was ample advance notice of U.S. postage stamps honoring Zion and Grand Teton national parks earlier this year, a stamp in honor of Dry Tortugas National Park slipped right by Traveler's notice.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 30th, 2009 3:45am

Peregrine Falcons Successfully Raise Six Chicks at Acadia National Park

Peregrine falcons at Acadia National Park have successfully raised six fledglings this spring, and now that the young birds have begun flying from the nest, a park trail that was closed to protect the nest and chicks has reopened.

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By Jim Burnett - July 30th, 2009 3:13am

It's July 29, So Don't Forget to Thank A National Park Ranger Today For Their Service

Two weeks ago we suggested a new tradition, that of thanking national park rangers for their service every July 29. Well, today's the 29th, so thank a ranger if you see one today.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2009 9:05am

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First Greenpeace, Now Motorcyclists Drawing A Bead On Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Well, after all the uproar over Greenpeace's recent visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, does anyone want to hear about thundering convoys of motorcyclists descending on the park?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2009 4:31am

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American Recovery Act Putting Your Tax Dollars To Work in National Parks

True, when you consider that the maintenance backlog across the National Park System is some $8 billion or so, the $750 million-$920 million being spent in the parks courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act isn't that significant. Still, some good work is being done with the money.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2009 4:30am

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National Park Quiz 65: Dunes

This week’s quiz may leave sand in your shoes. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you explain the culturally nuanced meanings of dune field, erg, and drass.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 28th, 2011 11:52am

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Reader Participation Day: What's Your Favorite National Park Trail?

What's your favorite trail in the National Park System? That can be a tough question. Some believe hiking the "Narrows" in Zion National Park is as good as it gets. Others might say a multi-day outing on the John Muir Trail through Yosemite National Park down to Devil's Postpile and on to Sequoia National Park and Mount Whitney is the best there is.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2009 3:27am

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Jon Jarvis Questioned During His Confirmation Hearing On Snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park

Jon Jarvis found himself navigating a tricky path Tuesday during his confirmation hearing as the next director of the National Park Service when questioned about recreational snowmobiling in Yellowstone National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2009 11:41am

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