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Summer Special: Visiting National Parks by Train

If you'd like to visit some parks this summer but don't relish the thought of airport security hassles or long hours in the car, perhaps train travel is the answer. Here's a sampling of options for trips to parks around the country via Amtrak.

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By Jim Burnett - April 5th, 2011 1:03am

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Summer Special: Windshield Touring in the Western Parks

The windshield touring season will see motorists from all over America and the world converging on the scenic drives in our national parks. Here are some traverses, loops, and shuttles in the western parks that belong on anybody's short list.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 4th, 2011 3:59am

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Gettysburg National Military Park Moving Into Blogging To Commemorate Civil War

Blogging about the Civil War will soon commence at Gettysburg National Military Park, where officials hope to use some of the latest media trends to educate people on the war between the states.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 4th, 2011 2:26am

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Legislation Introduced To Add 7,200 Acres To Petersburg National Battlefield

Legislation introduced to the U.S. Senate aims to add 7,200 acres to Petersburg National Battlefield, a bid that, if approved, would make Petersburg the largest military park in the country while protecting a dozen Civil War-era battlefields.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 4th, 2011 2:08am

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Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks Developing Wilderness Stewardship Plan

Officials at Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks are developing a wilderness stewardship plan for their two parks and are seeking public input on what should be included.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 4th, 2011 1:00am

Really Getting Away From It All: The Loneliest National Parks

The most popular national parks get visitors galore. Let's have a look at the other end of the attendance spectrum, the end that is anchored by the least-visited parks in the system.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 3rd, 2011 3:58am

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New Air Service Makes It Easier to Reach Arches, Canyonlands National Parks

It soon will be a bit easier to get to Moab, Utah, the jumping off point for Arches and Canyonlands national parks if you prefer to fly there.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 3rd, 2011 2:54am

Four Ranger-Guided Backcountry Hikes Reveal More Of The Wonders At Mesa Verde National Park

For years visitors to Mesa Verde National Park were largely limited to touring cliff dwellings atop Chapin Mesa. Now, however, four ranger-guided hikes have been added to the possibilities of exploring Mesa Verde.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 3rd, 2011 2:16am

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Boat At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Quarantined For 30 Days For Mussel Infestation

A boat owner who was looking forward to spending time on Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area instead will be without his craft for a month because he didn't rid it of invasive mussels.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 2nd, 2011 2:13am

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Annual Reopening of Timpanogos Cave National Monument Delayed This Summer

The caves and visitor center at Timpanogos Cave National Monument in Utah close each winter and usually reopen for the season in early May. If you're planning a visit this year, be aware that schedule will change for 2011 to allow for completion of several projects to improve visitor and employee safety.

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By Jim Burnett - April 2nd, 2011 1:14am