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There are plenty of statues of George Washington around the country, but if you showed up on the Antique Road Show with this one, it would cause quite a stir. Valley Forge National Historical Park is home to one of the finest statues of George Washington in existence, but if you're looking for this piece of sculpture, it now has a new home in the park.

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By Jim Burnett - July 29th, 2010 1:27am

Climber Dies From Fall into Crevase On Mount Rainier

A 52-year-old Seattle man has been killed in a climbing accident at Mount Rainier National Park, according to park officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2010 8:33pm

Young Woman Dies After Being Submerged in Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park

A young woman from Taiwan has died from injuries sustained when she slipped into the Firehole River near Old Faithful, according to Yellowstone National Park officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2010 8:20pm

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No Charges Forthcoming In Shooting of Grizzly In Denali National Park and Preserve

Denali National Park and Preserve officials have concluded that a man who shot and killed a grizzly bear in the park's backcountry back in May did so in self-defense and will not be charged with any crime.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2010 7:57pm

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National Park Mystery Plant 10: Heaven for the Climate, Hell for Society

It will not auger well for you if you cannot handle these clues.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 28th, 2010 4:15am

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National Park Road Trip 2010: The Nez Perce

Greetings from Bass Creek Campground in Montana. As our exploration of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail continues, we find more interesting places to tell you about.

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By David and Kay Scott - July 28th, 2010 3:59am

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Reader Participation Day: Visit Wyoming's National Parks, or Those in Washington State?

It was quite a battle last week when we asked whether you would rather visit Utah's national parks or those in California. Well, here's another head-scratcher: Would you first head to Wyoming and Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, or Washington State with Olympic, North Cascades, and Mount Rainier national parks?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2010 2:05am

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Hoh Rain Forest Visitors In Olympic National Park Cautioned Against Elk

While most visitor interactions with wildlife in national parks seem to revolve around bears, officials in Olympic National Park are urging visitors to the Hoh Rainforest to be cautious about the resident elk.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2010 2:02am

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Motorists in Mount Rainier National Park Will Face Cycling Delays on Thursday

A novel bicycle ride -- Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day -- likely will cause some delays for motorists in Mount Rainier National Park on Thursday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2010 2:52am

In A Rare Feat, Twin Longhorn Calves Born at Grant-Kohrs National Historic Site

It's not every day twin calves are born in the ranching world, and it's rarer still to have the twins be longhorn calves. But that's the situation at Grant-Kohrs National Historic Site in Montana.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2010 2:40am

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