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Memorial Service Set For Mount Rainier National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson

A memorial service for National Park Service Ranger Margaret Anderson, who was murdered at Mount Rainier National Park on New Year's Day while trying to intercept a man, has been set for Tuesday in Tacoma, Washington.

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By NPT Staff - January 8th, 2012 11:27am

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NPCA Opens Office In St. Paul, Minnesota

The National Parks Conservation Association, which operates a number of offices across the country to stay on top of national park issues, has opened an office in St. Paul, Minnesota, to keep an eye on parks in the Upper Midwest.

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By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2012 3:00am

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Herr's Woodlot At Gettysburg National Military Park Being Trimmed A Bit To Stay Healthy

An historic woodlot that gave a measure of shelter to beaten and battered Confederate soldiers during the battle at Gettysburg is being trimmed a bit to maintain a balance of mixed age timber, according to officials at the military park.

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By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2012 3:00am

Mystery Photo 41: See You A Round?

Need a confidence booster? We've launched the 2012 Mystery Photo series with an easy one.

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By Bob Janiskee - January 19th, 2012 5:20am

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Study Says Salt Water Does Not Greatly Impede Burmese Pythons In Everglades National Park

Not only do pythons seem to be getting more and more comfortable in the Florida Everglades, including Everglades National Park, but they don't seem to mind salt water too much, according to a study of the reptiles.

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By NPT Staff - January 5th, 2012 3:00am

Friends of Acadia Looking For New President and CEO

After 15 years at Friends of Acadia, the last four as president and chief executive officer, Marla O'Byrne is stepping down, a career move that opens up a wonderful position at a great national park.

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By NPT Staff - January 5th, 2012 3:00am

Rangers Ready To Lead You Into Denali National Park and Preserve This Winter

Rangers are ready to lead you into the landscape of Denali National Park and Preserve on weekends this winter.

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By NPT Staff - January 5th, 2012 3:00am

CAPTCHA Woes Strike The Traveler

The CAPTCHA gremlins have infiltrated the Traveler! We're aware the system won't allow you to post comments, and we're working to flush out the gremlins.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 4th, 2012 3:21pm

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Civil War Trust Looks Back on Successful 2011 Campaign and Looks Forward to 2012 Challenges

It was just about a year ago that the Civil War Trust embarked on the first year of the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War. During that year, the Trust was able to save more than 2,000 acres of hallowed ground.

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By NPT Staff - January 4th, 2012 3:00am

Tioga Road In Yosemite National Park Still Open

Just before Christmas Beth Pratt filed a report on the Tioga Road still being open through the high country of Yosemite National Park and the wonderful ice skating to be had on Tenaya Lake. She celebrated New Year's by driving the road on January 2, which, until today, marked a record for the latest date the road was open. Here's her latest report.

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By Beth Pratt - January 4th, 2012 3:00am

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