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Poetry in motion is a phrase that could describe the wind rustling an aspen glade in Glacier National Park, or the cascading tendrils of Birdwoman Falls as it plunges from a hanging valley on Mount Oberlin. But it also describes a troupe of ballet dancers who twirled and leapt skyward in the park in a bid to capture its essence in dance.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 4th, 2009 3:30am

Menor's Ferry Back in Service At Grand Teton National Park

They've turned back the hands of time at Grand Teton National Park, where Menor's Ferry is once more hauling folks across the Snake River.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 4th, 2009 3:13am

UPDATED: Cape Royal Road at Grand Canyon National Park Closed by Wildfire

The Cape Royal Road on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has been closed for several days due to a wildfire. It has reopened with pilot car escorts from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Five other small fires in the area are not affecting visitor activities.

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By Jim Burnett - August 3rd, 2009 5:01pm

Flash Flood Leads to Rescue of 200+ Campers at Ozark National Scenic Riverways

The Alley Spring Campground at Ozark National Scenic Riverways became the scene of a mass rescue when a flash flood swamped the site, and over 200 campers suddenly found themselves in the water and in the dark at 4 a.m.

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By Jim Burnett - August 3rd, 2009 8:39am

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Buy a Pizza, Help the Glacier National Park Fund

Buy a slice, or buy an entire pie, but if you buy something on August 12 from MacKenzie River Pizza you'll benefit the Glacier National Park Fund.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 3rd, 2009 4:18am

Traveler's Checklist: Grand Portage National Monument

Wilderness exploration, high finance, and a frontier trading post are all part of the story at Grand Portage National Monument (Minnesota), and the park's big annual event is coming up later this week. Here are some tips to make the most of your visit, summer or fall.

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By Jim Burnett - August 3rd, 2009 4:11am

"Cliff Fire" at Zion National Park Contained, Kolob Canyons Area Reopened to the Public

Four days after a lightning strike ignited a wildfire in the backcountry of Zion National Park, the fire has been contained and park officials have reopened the Kolob Canyons area to visitors.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 3rd, 2009 3:55am

Ever Consider "Adopting" A Cove at Lake Mead National Recreation Area

So many coves, and so few staff. That's the problem at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, where they're looking for volunteers to help keep the lake's coves clean.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 3rd, 2009 3:18am

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World's Wildlife Populations Are Struggling Despite Global Pledges to Protect Biodiversity

Seven years ago, governments around the world pledged to achieve a "significant reduction" in the ongoing loss of biodiversity by 2010. Unfortunately, the latest IUCN report says that goal will not be met, and that the wildlife crisis is greater than the world's economic crisis.