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Report Details Errors That Led to The Death of A Young National Park Firefighter

Fighting forest fires is one of the most dangerous occupations to partake in. And yet, many of those who fight these blazes are energized by the danger they encounter. You might say they get an adrenalin high battling the flames. And some firefighters die, more often than not because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. That appears to have been the case when a young firefighter from Olympic National Park died on the fire lines in 2008.

Reader Participation Survey: What Was Your Most Fascinating National Park Interpretive Program?

Across the National Park System you'll encounter some pretty incredible interpretive programs. In Virgin Islands National Park there are underwater trails. At Mammoth Cave and Sequoia national parks you can go on a "wild cave" tour. Let fellow travelers know which national park interpretive programs you've found to be extraordinary.

Here's Your Window Into the Second Century Commission On National Parks

Back in September the National Park Second Century Commission released its recommendations on how best to prepare and manage the National Park System moving forward in the 21st century. With hopes of continuing the discussion, the commission is meeting Wednesday in Tennessee, and you can tune in to listen to some of the conversations.

These Animals at Craters of the Moon National Monument Are Both Sprinters and Marathoners

Lewis and Clark dubbed these animals "speed goats" for good reason, but they're not only sprinters, they're also marathoners. Researchers have discovered these animals make one of the longest overland migrations of any animal in the Western Hemisphere, and Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is modifying fencing to help them out during their journey.

Everglades National Park Officials Considering "Pole and Troll" Boating Zone to Protect Resources

In a move that might not go over well with motorboaters, officials at Everglades National Park are thinking of creating a "pole and troll" boating zone in Florida Bay to protect seagrass and marine-life. However, such a zone could prove popular with paddlers, wildlife viewers, and some anglers.