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You're Invited To Help Denali National Park Staff Maintain Trails

Want to know what it takes to provide trails for visitors in Denali National Park? Come join the Denali trail crew on Saturday, June 1, and celebrate National Trails Day by helping with annual maintenance activities on the Mount Healy Overlook Trail.

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By NPT Staff - May 28th, 2013 2:09am

Where Will You Retire? Imagine How Ideal That Destination Would Be If It Had A National Park In The Backyard

If you’re enticed by retirement near a national park, your options swell to 401. But how do you decide which park is perfect for you?

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By NPT Staff - May 27th, 2013 3:07am

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New Leases On Life For Hot Springs National Park

In this, the second of a two-part series on how the National Park Service manages its concessions, David and Kay Scott look at how facilities at Hot Springs State Park in Arkansas are being used for some untraditional purposes.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 27th, 2013 2:58am

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"State Of The Parks" Reports Provide Insights Into Conditions Of National Parks

What condition are the national parks in? That's an easy, and important, question to ask, but one not always easily answered.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 27th, 2013 2:16am

Tent Flap With A View: 25 Favorite Backcountry Campsites

Where are some of the best backcountry campsites in the world (as well as the national parks)? Michael Lanza, Northwest editor of Backpacker Magazine, shares his thoughts on 25 of the best places to pitch your tent.

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By Michael Lanza - May 26th, 2013 3:10am

Keep An Eye On Lake Michigan During Your Visit To Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

National lakeshores seem to pull at us a little harder when the weather turns warm and the waters help cool us off. Just remember, though, the Great Lakes can be as dangerous as the oceans for swimmers.

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By NPT Staff - May 26th, 2013 2:55am

New Lodging Possibilities Coming To West Yellowstone For Yellowstone National Park Treks

A collection of small, but beautifully designed, cabins have sprouted at West Yellowstone, Montana, for travelers looking to explore Yellowstone National Park.

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By NPT Staff - May 26th, 2013 2:17am

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Concessions, Leases, And Adaptive Reuse In The National Parks

Just how does the National Park Service decide who will operate lodgings in the park system, and what uses are appropriate inside those facilities? In a two-part series, David and Kay Scott answer those questions.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 26th, 2013 2:11am

Theodore Roosevelt National Park's Painted Canyon Visitor Center Reopens

Theodore Roosevelt National Park's Painted Canyon Visitor Center and Rest Area along Interstate 94 is opening for the summer today. The area has been open to foot traffic only since last November.

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By NPT Staff - May 25th, 2013 2:06am

Trail Ridge Road At Rocky Mountain National Park Opens For Memorial Day Weekend

Summer is finally staging an arrival at Rocky Mountain National Park, at least at the lower elevations, but park crews have had to hustle to complete the seasonal opening of Trail Ridge Road in time for the Memorial Day weekend.

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By Jim Burnett - May 24th, 2013 1:12pm