National Parks Traveler

White Sands National Monument in southern New Mexico is home to the world's largest gypsum dune fields, and all those beautiful white dunes might look like an appealing place to wiggle your toes in the sand. As one recent visitor discovered, however, a hike in the dunes can take a nasty turn if you decide to forego one of the most basic items of gear.

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By Jim Burnett - May 10th, 2013 2:45am

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Fire Island National Seashore Facilities Reopening After Repairs

With Memorial Day Weekend still two weeks off, more and more facilities at Fire Island National Seashore are reopening after repairs necessitated by last fall's Hurricane Sandy.

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By NPT Staff - May 10th, 2013 2:40am

$10 Million Gift From Volkswagen Will Benefit National Mall And Memorial Parks In Washington, D.C.

Ten million dollars are heading to the Trust for the National Mall over the next five years to help the organization preserve and protect the National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C.

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By NPT Staff - May 10th, 2013 2:33am

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Tickets On Sale For July 4th Reopening Of Statue Of Liberty

The Fourth of July and the reopening of the Statue of Liberty are still more than a month off, but that doesn't mean you can't buy a ticket for that event now.

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By NPT Staff - May 10th, 2013 2:27am

New Tour At Denali National Park Designed To Pack A Lot Into A Little Time

Denali National Park and Preserve is a huge landscape, covering more than 6 million acres. Not surprisingly, this size can be daunting when it comes to planning a trip to the Alaskan park. A new tour debuting this summer could help you get the most out of your visit.

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By NPT Staff - May 9th, 2013 2:41am

"We Are Wildland Fire" Video Highlights Parallels Between Firefighters And Military Veterans

Another wildland fire season is underway, and it's not unusual to hear someone draw parallels between wildland firefighting and military service. A short new video offers a vivid visual look at those nomex-clad "warriors" of the forest, and while it's worth a look by anyone, it's part of a fire service recruiting effort with a special focus on military veterans.

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By Jim Burnett - May 9th, 2013 2:26am

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Muir Beach At Golden Gate National Recreation Area To Be Closed This Summer

Golden Gate National Recreation Area officials say that sometime late in June they will have to close Muir Beach through November while the parking lot and pedestrian access are realigned.