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Small historical parks are often overlooked as possible locations for easy park hikes, and that's a shame, because many of them offer some fine opportunities. That's definitely the case at Carl Sandburg Home National Historical Site in North Carolina, which includes both an easy hike or two plus just a little exercise on a nice network of trails.

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By Jim Burnett - August 10th, 2010 1:01am

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Arizona Escapee Captured Near Yellowstone National Park

One of three prison escapees from Arizona was captured Monday near Yellowstone National Park, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 9th, 2010 1:30pm

Ranger Fran is an Honest Man

At Congaree National Park, a surprise disclosure prompts Ranger Fran to modify his Owl Prowl introductory spiel. It's the ethical thing to do.

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By Bob Janiskee - August 9th, 2010 4:05am

Musing From Canada's National Parks

Hopscotch the crags of the Rocky Mountains north from Glacier National Park across the border into Canada and you'll find yourself in a mountainous realm, one cupping lakes slowly being fed by melting glaciers and with forests rich in wildlife.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 9th, 2010 2:47am

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Consider Signing Up For Weekly Email Updates From the Traveler

Trying to keep up to date with all the various websites that exist on a daily basis is impossible. Just the sheer number make it impossible, and add in business and travel and, well, there just isn't enough time in a day. To help you stay abreast of national park news, we're offering you weekly email updates.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 9th, 2010 2:37am

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National Park Road Trip 2010: Moving Swiftly Down the Missouri

Greetings this Sunday morning from Council Bluffs, Iowa, where we enjoyed a hotel stay following six consecutive nights of tenting along the Missouri River. Both the humidity and temperature are rising as we move southeast, making the cool Montana nights of a little over a week ago a fond memory.

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By David and Kay Scott - August 9th, 2010 2:33am

Bottle Carrying Tribute to British Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Washes Up At Gulf Islands National Seashore

Beach combers always are searching for the unusual, but a crew cleaning up oil at Gulf Islands National Seashore found a message in a bottle honoring a British soldier killed in Afghanistan.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 9th, 2010 2:22am

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Getting Your First Close-up View of Denali National Park and Preserve

Native Athabascans called it the “High One.” And at 20,230 feet, Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park is a high one. In fact, it's the highest mountain in North America. Everything about Denali National Park is huge, wild and empty.

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By [email protected] - August 8th, 2010 2:44am

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Alas, the Luxury Train Tour of Western National Parks Won't Even Leave the Station

If you had your heart set on spending upwards of $1,500 a day on a luxury train tour of national parks next year, you'll have to settle for either Amtrak or your own rig. It turns out that this project isn't leaving the station.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 8th, 2010 2:33am

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Visiting the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail

A mile south of Washtuchna, Washington, State Road 261 – which has been curling through close hills – suddenly straightens and drops down the wide Washtuchna Coulee. On either side of the road the land sweeps up to rocky outcroppings and ledges. Drive 60 mph and you’re shooting across the landscape at about the speed of the ice age floodwaters that first tore open this former river channel some 15,000 years ago.