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National Park Quiz 51: Administrivia

This week’s quiz is about all things administrative. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write on the whiteboard 100 times: The word administer derives from the Latin administratum, which means “to screw up beyond repair.”

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 6:36am

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Traveler Checklist: Arches National Park In May

It's purely personal opinion, but I believe May to be one of the best months of the year to visit Arches National Park. It's not too hot, the spring rebirth is evident in the vegetation, and the crowds haven't yet arrived.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 21st, 2009 12:45pm

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Celebrate Wildlife Day at Grand Canyon National Park – May 2, 2009

The staff and friends of Grand Canyon National Park will be celebrating their second annual Celebrate Wildlife Day on Saturday, May 2, 2009. The event will include special exhibits and programs, live animal demonstrations and fun for the entire family.

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By Jim Burnett - April 21st, 2009 3:59am

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Yellowstone National Park: No Cellphone Towers in Campgrounds or Recommended Wilderness, Limits on Wi-Fi

Yellowstone National Park officials, in an effort to limit electronic intrusions in the park, are banning cellphone towers in campgrounds and recommended wilderness and limiting wireless access in some hotels.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2009 3:57pm

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National Park Superintendents Have Authority To Allow Bear Spray

While federal regulations prohibit bear spray in national parks outside of Alaska, park superintendents have the authority to override that ban within their parks, according to officials at Grand Teton National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2009 3:17pm

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Rocky Mountain National Park Storm Totals: Roughly 4 Feet

If you're heading to Rocky Mountain National Park this week you just might want to pack some snowshoes or skis. This past weekend's snowstorm dumped roughly 4 feet of snow in the park!

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2009 11:32am

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National Park Service Concerned Over Solar Power Plans on BLM Lands in West

The National Park Service has been trying to raise its "climate friendly" image in recent months, but it's concerned about the potential impact huge solar power arrays on Western lands could have on national parks.

Jarvis-Solar Energy Memo.pdf

Feinstein-New Monument.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2009 11:08am

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Wind Cave National Park: The First 100 Years

After deciding to write a memorable book about Wind Cave National Park, Peggy Sanders selected old photos with great care and then added skillfully crafted captions and explanations. The result is a photo-dense book that’s fun to read and hard to put down. Thank you, Peggy.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 20th, 2009 4:30am

Are National Parks That Recommend Bear Spray Encouraging You To Break the Law?

"Bear spray" long has been recommended by national parks in the West as a great deterrent against grizzly and black bears. A check of the Code of Federal Regulations, though, shows those parks just might be encouraging you to break the law.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2009 3:00am

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Looking For Volunteers To Help With Elk Education

Head to the Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and you'll find one of the most beautiful low-country settings in the park. And if you're willing, you can spend a lot of time there this year helping to educate visitors on the valley's elk herds.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2009 11:06am

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