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Summer Special: Breathtaking, Bighorns, and Blossoms: Hiking Yellowstone’s Mount Washburn

Wildlife and wildflowers are on display throughout the National Park System. Contributing writer Beth Pratt found ample numbers of both along the Mount Washburn Trail in Yellowstone.

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By Beth Pratt - March 31st, 2011 2:48am

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Summer Special: Choosing A National Park River To Float

So many rivers and so many different paddling experiences can be found in the National Park System. So how do you figure out which one you want to float on your summer vacation?

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 31st, 2011 2:45am

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Climate Change Expected To Drive Joshua Trees From 90 Percent Of Its Range Within 60-90 Years

By the end of the century, possibly sooner, a hotter climate likely will wipe out Joshua trees from 90 percent of their current range, which includes Joshua Tree National Park, according to U.S. Geological Survey researchers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 31st, 2011 2:15am

Natinal Park Mystery Photo 34: This Was Taken Inside the National Park System?

OK, burlesque is not normally associated with the National Park System, but there are times...can you name this time and where the photo was taken?

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 11:53am

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Summer Special: Ten National Parks With Lodging For Under $100 Per Night, Tent Not Required

You don't need to sleep in a tent to make a national park visit affordable. Our lodging experts have found 10 national parks where you can book a room for less than $100 a night.

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By David and Kay Scott - March 30th, 2011 3:25am

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Summer Special: Five Favorite Summer Hikes At Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park might look small compared to the expansive Western parks, but that doesn't mean you can find some great hiking in the park.

ACAD-Hiking Guide.pdf

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By Lynn Fantom - March 30th, 2011 3:10am

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Reader Participation Day: What's On Your National Park Bucket List?

What's on your national park bucket list?

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 30th, 2011 2:59am

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Proves Attractive Nesting Grounds For Unusual Turtle

Turtles nesting on the beaches of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is not an unusual occurrence, although when the species in question is an olive ridley turtle the event generates significant attention.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 30th, 2011 2:45am

Summer Special: Guided Adventure in Utah's National Parks: Why and How to Do It

If you want outdoor adventure in a Utah national park, but feel you don't have the necessary skills or local knowledge, it's time to call in a guide. Here's what you need to know to make the right choice.

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By Julie Trevelyan - March 29th, 2011 3:57am

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Summer Special: What’s Old is New Again: Bandelier National Monument Sheds Light on the Ancestral Homeland of Five Modern Pueblos

New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument is not just a place where visitors can see cliff dwellings and learn about Ancestral Puebloan culture. To modern day pueblo dwellers, it is a place that keeps them in touch with their ancestral roots and origins.

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By Nicky Leach - March 29th, 2011 2:22am

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