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Devils Tower National Monument Ready To Move Into Full-Season Mode

Spring doesn't rush on its way to Wyoming, but that's not stopping the folks at Devils Tower National Monument from getting their grounds ready for the travel season.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2010 2:51am

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Celebrate Junior Ranger Day at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The fourth annual National Junior Ranger Day is coming up, and the folks at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are planning a special celebration for junior rangers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2010 2:50am

Zion National Park Road Work Will Block Access To Some Canyoneering Routes

Not only will the upcoming road work in Zion National Park make it tough for travelers using the east entrance to Zion, but it also will result in restricted access to some technical canyoneering routes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2010 2:20am

Sign Up Now For Family Hiking and Camping at Shenandoah National Park

If you'd like to get your feet wet, so to speak, when it comes to family hiking or family camping, the folks at Shenandoah National Park have a program or two you should consider.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2010 2:05am

Dolphins Are Frequent Visitors To the Waters Surrounding Channel Islands National Park

While there are a handful of islands to explore when visiting Channel Islands National Park, don't overlook the rich and intriguing resources of the Pacific Ocean when heading to the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 10th, 2010 2:00am

Yellowstone National Park's Wolves Seem to Prefer Elk Loin Over Goose Breast

When wolves in Yellowstone National Park are hungry, they overwhelmingly choose elk, not goose, from the park's wildlife menagerie, according to studies of the predators. And they could care less about the revered status of bald eagles.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 9th, 2010 9:39am

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Flooding Damage At Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Nears $3 Million

Flood waters that raged along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park caused nearly $3 million in damage, according to updated estimates from park officials.

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By Donna Childress - April 9th, 2010 9:20am

Celebrate Earth Day With A Trip To Florida Bay And Everglades National Park

If you're in south Florida later this month, you'll be able to celebrate Earth Day with a paddling trip to Florida Bay or a hike. You also can applaud the creation of a private fund set up to benefit the bay.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 9th, 2010 2:41am

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Interpretation Of Civil War's Impact Deepens at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park

Civil War history already ran deep at the Chancellorsville Visitor Center at Fredericksburg and Spotyslvania National Military Park, but a new exhibit adds to the breadth of that history.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 9th, 2010 2:26am

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Metal Detectors at Palo Alto Battlefield? These "Hunters" were on a Mission

Over two dozen people were seen scouring parts of the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park with metal detectors in recent weeks, and then collecting historic artifacts they discovered during their search. What was going on…and where is Palo Alto Battlefield?

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By Jim Burnett - April 9th, 2010 2:22am

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