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By the Numbers: Homestead National Monument of America

Nebraska's Homestead National Monument of America is a very special place that contains, among other things, America's oldest homestead and second-oldest restored tallgrass prairie.

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By Bob Janiskee - November 18th, 2011 2:53pm

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Yellowstone National Park Officials Reviewing Proposal To Boost Lodging At Old Faithful

Yellowstone National Park officials are reviewing a proposal that could increase more overnight lodging in the Old Faithful area, although it would require that a 77-room dormitory be built there.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 18th, 2011 3:00am

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Visitation Down At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Visitation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park was down 9.5 percent in Octoer, and for the year it is down almost 7 percent, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - November 18th, 2011 3:00am

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Joshua Tree National Park's 75th Anniversary Winding Down With Crossroads Conference

As the 75th anniversary celebration winds down at Joshua Tree National Park, the park will host its Crossroads Conference with talks on how climate change will impact the park and its resources.

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By NPT Staff - November 18th, 2011 3:00am

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Condors Lead To Discovery of Body Near Lees Ferry in Grand Canyon National Park

Condors circling overhead led to the discovery Thursday of a male's body in Grand Canyon National Park below Lees Ferry.

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By NPT Staff - November 17th, 2011 6:14pm

Adopt A Yellowstone National Park Bison For The Holidays

Hiding a Yellowstone National Park bison under the Christmas tree or in a year-end gift box isn't exactly easy, but it can be done through the Yellowstone Park Foundation. Kind of.

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By NPT Staff - November 17th, 2011 3:00am

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What's A Buck Get You These Days? President James Garfield In Your Pocket

Beginning today you'll be able to hold President James A. Garfield in the palm of your hand. And he'll be worth a buck, too!

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By NPT Staff - November 17th, 2011 3:00am

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Special Events On Tap Through Year-End At Homestead National Monument of America

Fiddlin', dancin', and American history will be on display through year's end with special programs at Homestead National Monument of America.

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By NPT Staff - November 17th, 2011 3:00am

National Park Quiz 100: Ringer VI

Nine of the ten questions in this quiz are true. Can you tell which one is false?

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By Bob Janiskee - November 17th, 2011 11:24am

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License Tag Law Threatens Support for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian National Scenic Trail

License tag money has helped support national parks in North Carolina for over a decade. But a new law enacted by the Republican legislature will decrease the amount of money that will go to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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By [email protected] - November 17th, 2011 12:27pm

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