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National Park Mystery Photo 56: Does This Look Familiar?

In wandering around the National Park System, if you're observant enough and curious enough, you'll come upon this. But what is it, and where is it?

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 20th, 2012 2:14am

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Hiking The Wonderland Trail: The Complete Guide To Mount Rainier's Premier Trail

Fall is on its way, deciduous forests will soon be shedding their colors, snows will be falling. It's probably getting too late to plan a complete hike of the 93-mile Wonderland Trail that loops Mount Rainier National Park, but it's the perfect time to begin planning for next year!

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 20th, 2012 2:11am

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Accident Dumps Hundreds Of Gallons Of Yellow Paint At Bandelier National Monument

You can color Bandelier National Monument yellow...at least a portion of it following an accident that dumped hundreds of gallons of yellow highway striping paint on a hillside in the monument.

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By NPT Staff - September 19th, 2012 11:30am

What Goes On At A National Park BioBlitz? Well, Counting Butterflies Is One Task

Clouded sulfur? Mormon fritillary? Hoary comma? I had never heard of such intriguing creatures before last month, but the Rocky Mountain BioBlitz put me in close proximity to all three. No fear factor or injuries sustained. Just a stroll in a sub-alpine meadow in an effort to inventory butterflies.

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By NPT Staff - September 19th, 2012 2:53am

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A View From The Overlook: Contingency Plans

Can you imagine how a Romney-Ryan administration would treat the national parks? Heck, you'd have to summon up the "Reserve Rangers" to fill in the gaps.

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By PJ Ryan - September 19th, 2012 2:41am

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Solar Power Is Valuable, But NPCA Report Says It Needs To Be Generated Away From National Parks

Solar energy is one key to sating the United States' energy appetite, but federal officials need to be careful not to overly impact national parks and other public lands when it comes to siting these facilities.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 19th, 2012 2:32am

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Reader Participation Day: Should Campground Reservations Be Mandatory In The National Park System?

Should campground reservations be mandatory in the National Park System, or should all campsites be on a first-come, first-served basis?

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 19th, 2012 2:19am

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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Working To Battle Lake Michigan's Erosion Of Beaches

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore officials are crafting a plan to battle the erosion of their beaches.

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By NPT Staff - September 18th, 2012 2:37am

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Google Maps: More Travelers Are Interested In Death Valley Than Yellowstone

So, are more Americans looking for a vacation in Death Valley National Park than, say, Yellowstone National Park? The folks at Google Maps might have you think so.

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By NPT Staff - September 18th, 2012 2:11am

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Autumn Steams Into Steamtown! All Aboard!

Come fall in Pennsylvania the hardwood forests glow orange, red, and yellow as the air takes on a crispness that blankets the Poconos with the smells of autumn. Board one of Steamtown National Historic Site's special fall excursion runs through this brilliant countryside and you can feast your eyes on the colors of the season in the comfort of a coach.

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By NPT Staff - September 18th, 2012 2:04am