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National Park Superintendents Have Authority To Allow Bear Spray

While federal regulations prohibit bear spray in national parks outside of Alaska, park superintendents have the authority to override that ban within their parks, according to officials at Grand Teton National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2009 3:17pm

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Rocky Mountain National Park Storm Totals: Roughly 4 Feet

If you're heading to Rocky Mountain National Park this week you just might want to pack some snowshoes or skis. This past weekend's snowstorm dumped roughly 4 feet of snow in the park!

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2009 11:32am

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National Park Service Concerned Over Solar Power Plans on BLM Lands in West

The National Park Service has been trying to raise its "climate friendly" image in recent months, but it's concerned about the potential impact huge solar power arrays on Western lands could have on national parks.

Jarvis-Solar Energy Memo.pdf

Feinstein-New Monument.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2009 11:08am

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Wind Cave National Park: The First 100 Years

After deciding to write a memorable book about Wind Cave National Park, Peggy Sanders selected old photos with great care and then added skillfully crafted captions and explanations. The result is a photo-dense book that’s fun to read and hard to put down. Thank you, Peggy.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 20th, 2009 4:30am

Are National Parks That Recommend Bear Spray Encouraging You To Break the Law?

"Bear spray" long has been recommended by national parks in the West as a great deterrent against grizzly and black bears. A check of the Code of Federal Regulations, though, shows those parks just might be encouraging you to break the law.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2009 3:00am

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Looking For Volunteers To Help With Elk Education

Head to the Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and you'll find one of the most beautiful low-country settings in the park. And if you're willing, you can spend a lot of time there this year helping to educate visitors on the valley's elk herds.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2009 11:06am

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Might The Obama Administration be More Invested in Everglades Restoration Than Its Predecessor?

Different administrations in Washington have different sets of priorities. While the Bush administration talked about helping restore the massive Everglades ecosystem, the Obama administration is sending signals it will work harder to push the project forward.

Everglades_Policy_White_Paper27Feb09.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2009 3:30am

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Snow Storm Still Battering Rocky Mountain National Park

Winter continues to deliver a few well-placed, late-season kicks to Rocky Mountain National Park, where plow crews are struggling to keep up with nearly 3 feet of snow that have fallen in some areas of the park in the past 24 hours.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 18th, 2009 10:32am

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Interior Department Agrees To Conduct EIS on Gun Rules for National Parks

Perhaps recognizing the writing on the wall, the Interior Department has decided to conduct an environmental impact statement on a rule change that would allow national park visitors to arm themselves.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 18th, 2009 10:19am

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Worth Considering: A Trip To Canyon de Chelly National Monument

If you're searching for a unique spot in the National Park System to visit, you might want to seriously consider Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Located in eastern Arizona, this monument provides a portal into the past when ancient civilizations lived in cliff dwellings and coaxed life out of a demanding landscape.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 18th, 2009 3:42am

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