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Another wildland fire season is underway, and it's not unusual to hear someone draw parallels between wildland firefighting and military service. A short new video offers a vivid visual look at those nomex-clad "warriors" of the forest, and while it's worth a look by anyone, it's part of a fire service recruiting effort with a special focus on military veterans.

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By Jim Burnett - May 9th, 2013 2:26am

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Muir Beach At Golden Gate National Recreation Area To Be Closed This Summer

Golden Gate National Recreation Area officials say that sometime late in June they will have to close Muir Beach through November while the parking lot and pedestrian access are realigned.

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By NPT Staff - May 9th, 2013 2:05am

Minnesota Man Killed In Fall At Yosemite National Park

A Minnesota man who had been enjoying day hikes in Yosemite National Park died in a fall along the Mist Trail in the park's iconic valley.

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By NPT Staff - May 8th, 2013 8:41am

Essential Friends + Gateways: Friends Of Acadia, Working On The Next 100 Years

Though the centennial for Acadia National Park, and the National Park Service, still is three years offer, Friends of Acadia already are working towards ensuring the park has a memorable second century.

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By NPT Staff - May 8th, 2013 2:38am

NPS Issues Prospectus For Olympic National Park’s Log Cabin Resort

The National Park Service recently solicited proposals for the operation of Log Cabin Resort in Olympic National Park. The contract includes management of the lodge and cabins, food service for a dining room and soda fountain, retail services, boat rentals, and operation of a campground for RVs and tents.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 8th, 2013 2:25am

Dirt Work: An Education In The Woods

In Dirt Work: An Education in the Woods, Christine Byl recalls long days of working on trails in Glacier and Denali national parks. She clears brush, digging ditches, building bridges, cleaning up after forest fires, and blasting snow. An inside look on what it takes to make trails accessible to hikers.

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By [email protected] - May 8th, 2013 2:25am

Around The Parks: Fireflies In The Smokies, Family Days Along The C&O Canal, Hiking In Acadia, Visitor Center Hours At Voyageurs

Summer can't be far off, as the fireflies will be flashing soon in the Smokies, family days are scheduled at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, a hiking adventure will be offered at Acadia National Park, and visitor hours at Voyageurs National Park are shortened a bit due to sequestration.