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Battling Invasive Plants In Lewis and Clark National Historical Park: The Video

Much has changed since Lewis and Clark took a hike across the western United States. Among those changes has been an infusion of non-native vegetation that threaten to overrun native vegetation. At Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, researchers are working to wipe out the intruders.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 18th, 2011 3:06am

Open Houses Scheduled For Public Input on Merced River Plan At Yosemite National Park

A series of public meetings has been scheduled so Yosemite National Park officials can hear your thoughts on the continuing evolution of a plan to manage the Merced River corridor through the Yosemite Valley.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 18th, 2011 2:54am

Home Stay Program at National Park of American Samoa Lets You Sample Local Life

If the recent winter months have you wishing for some time on an island in the South Pacific, here's a unique approach: the Home Stay Program at National Park of American Samoa lets you sample some beautiful scenery while living like a local in a Samoan village setting.

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By Jim Burnett - March 18th, 2011 2:23am

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National Park Mystery Spot 22 Revealed: You Can See the Sea from This Dome

There were some big, fat, juicy clues.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 10:53am

River Road In Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area To Be Closed For Migrating Amphibians

Call it the journey of the frogs, or the salamander migration, but in the coming weeks River Road in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will be closed overnight to allow for these amphibians to reach the other side of the road.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 17th, 2011 3:53am

National Park Service Linking Good Health With Park Visits During National Parks Week

In promoting this year's National Park Week, which falls in mid-April, the National Park Service is highlighting what might seem obvious: Getting outside is good for your health.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 17th, 2011 2:43am

New American Citizens To Be Naturalized Inside Mammoth Cave National Park

A lot of American naturalization ceremonies take place in courthouses, and a few take place in national parks. But this Friday is believed to be the first time such a ceremony ever took place inside a cave in Mammoth Cave National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 17th, 2011 2:05am

Nesting Golden Eagles Lead To Some Closures At Colorado National Monument

A pair of nesting golden eagles apparently likes the view overlooking Monument Canyon in Colorado National Monument. Unfortunately, that has forced monument officials to place some climbing and off-trail hiking restrictions in place through September 1.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 16th, 2011 8:46am

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National Park Mystery Spot 22: See the Sunrise

Can you identify the national park mystery spot with just a few clues?

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By Bob Janiskee - March 16th, 2011 8:07am

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North Cascades National Park Looking For Concessionaire On Lake Chelan

Ever get the urge to run a business on a backcountry lake surrounded by a national park? Your opportunity awaits at the North Cascades National Park Complex.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 16th, 2011 3:46am