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Kid Pleaser: Playing In The Sand At Arches National Park

While the more than 2,000 rock arches at Arches National Park might hold your kids' attention for a good period of time, sometimes you just have to get down and dirty to keep them happy. That's when you should head to Sand Dune Arch.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 16th, 2012 3:00am

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Park Science Unveiled At Rocky Mountain National Park Biennial Research Conference

Wondering what sorts of scientific research is under way at Rocky Mountain National Park? Plan on attending the park's biennial reseach conference late this month in Estes Park, Colorado.

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By NPT Staff - March 16th, 2012 3:00am

National Park Mystery Photo 46: Shallow Water

Happy Ides of March! When you've finished celebrating -- giving Mars his due, or whatever -- take a crack at this mystery photo.

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By Bob Janiskee - March 15th, 2012 5:00am

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Rare Chance to View FDR's Historic Ice Yacht "Hawk" on March 17, 2012

Long before he entered politics, Franklin D. Roosevelt enjoyed ice yachting on the Hudson River near his home. His ice yacht "Hawk" hasn't been on public display for years, but visitors can get a rare, one-day look at the historic craft on Saturday, March 17, 2012.

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By Jim Burnett - March 15th, 2012 4:00am

Pura Vida! Connecting Latino Students With The Wonders At Grand Teton National Park

Today it's estimated that 46 percent of the country's youth under age 18 are either Hispanic, African American, or from some other minority group, while 54 percent are Caucasian. By 2050, it's pre

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 17th, 2012 12:48pm

Pull Up a Tent: Camp on the Blue Ridge Parkway

There's great camping all along the 469-miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, starting with the Parkway's own campgrounds.

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By Randy Johnson - March 18th, 2012 5:02pm

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The SWEAT Crew Keep the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Shape Through Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Keeping the Appalachian Trail in shape through Great Smoky Mountains National Park is not easy. The A.T. is so remote that the SWEAT Crew, an elite crew of maintainers, has been established by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

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By [email protected] - March 14th, 2012 8:35am

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Reader Participation Day: Does Availability of Cell Phone Service Affect Your Decision to Visit a Park?

Are you anxious about being out of cell phone contact during a park visit? Would you actually decide to skip a trip to a park just because the answer to "can you hear me now?" is ..."no"?

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By Jim Burnett - March 14th, 2012 4:00am

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North Cascades National Park Ranger, Helicopter Pilot Honored For Rescue Of Injured Climber

A ranger from North Cascades National Park and a helicopter pilot have been honored by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar for their efforts in recusing an injured climber in July 2009.

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By NPT Staff - March 13th, 2012 6:39am

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Wolves At Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve Appear To Be Thriving

Wolves in Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve seem to be thriving, according to the preserve's latest report on the canids, with at least 71 animals divided among nine packs.

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By NPT Staff - March 13th, 2012 4:00am