National Parks Traveler

At this point in the 2012 political season the economy is front and center in both campaigns, but all the rhetoric has included little mention of outdoor recreation as part of the equation. Two new reports suggest that's a major oversight. Can public lands, including national parks, benefit from the attention?

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By Jim Burnett - June 25th, 2012 3:00am

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Learn To Rock Climb At Obed Wild And Scenic River In July

If you've always wanted to learn how to climb, consider visiting Obed Wild and Scenic River in Tennessee next month to take a class in the site's Fifth Annual Climbing Expedition.

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

Endangered Nene Killed By Vehicle At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A rare nēnē goose, one 21 years old and which has been somewhat of a prolific breeder, has been run over and killed at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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

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Weather Continues To Hamper Removal Of Fallen Ranger's Body At Mount Rainier National Park

Snowy and cloudy conditions have continued to hamper efforts to remove the body of a Mount Rainier National Park climbing ranger who died while working to rescue four climbers, though a small window of opportunity was expected Sunday.

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By NPT Staff - June 25th, 2012 7:51am

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Parks Beyond Borders: "Amateur Shooters" To Take Aim In Oz Parks, Big Cats Killed Near Kenya's Nairobi NP, Power Lines To Mar UK Park Vistas?

In a global round-up of park news, the State Parliament of New South Wales, Australia, a bill was passed last Friday after acrimonious, alarmist back and forth from all political quarters, to permit hunting in national parks.

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By Randy Johnson - June 24th, 2012 2:57pm

The Atlantic Jewel Of Acadia National Park—And Insider Travel Tips From The Park's Friends!

Planning to visit Acadia National Park? Here are some insider tips from Friends of Acadia on how to get the most out of your visit.

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By NPT Staff - June 24th, 2012 3:00am

Apricots Ready To Harvest At Capitol Reef National Park

Passing through central Utah any time soon? If so, the apricot harvest is just about to get under way at Capitol Reef National Park.

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By NPT Staff - June 24th, 2012 3:00am

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Exploring The Parks: Canyon De Chelly National Monument

As Perry Yazzie worked the Jeep's clutch to negotiate the dips in the track, the clutch complained loudly, gnashing its metal teeth in a sign of the many years the rig has hauled visitors into Canyon de Chelly.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 30th, 2012 6:50am

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Road Work Coming To Tower Junction And Canyon Village In Yellowstone National Park

Traffic snarls are coming to parts of Yellowstone National Park on July 1, when road work is expected to begin in the Tower Junction and Canyon Village areas.

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By NPT Staff - June 23rd, 2012 3:00am

New Webcam In Rocky Mountain National Park Lets You View The High Country

Hankering for a glimpse of the Rocky Mountain highlands? Then check out the new webcam added to the Alpine Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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By NPT Staff - June 23rd, 2012 3:00am

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