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It's the true grit stuff of legends and dreams, the inspiration for TV series and countless books: homesteaders overcoming adversity to gain free land on the American frontier. The Sesquicentennial of the Homestead Act of 1862 will be celebrated in 2012, and if you're a homesteader or a descendant of one, the staff at Homestead National Monument of America would like to hear from you.

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By Jim Burnett - December 8th, 2011 2:36am

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House Natural Resources Committee Hearing On ESA Presents Diverging Viewpoints

Depending on your perspective, the Endangered Species Act is either an incredible waste of money and effort, or a highly successful tool that protect species from extinction. Both viewpoints were presented to the House Natural Resources Committee, where the Republican majority came away seeing a need to "strengthen and update" the ESA.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 8th, 2011 2:25am

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Yellowstone National Park A Week Away From Opening For Winter Season

Snow conditions willing, Yellowstone National Park will open for the winter season a week from today.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 8th, 2011 2:11am

100 National Park Quizzes

Traveler has published 100 national park quizzes for your edification and amusement. Here is the master list with hotlinks.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 7th, 2011 9:13am

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Nearly 6 Years After Being Vandalized, Statue Honoring 4th New York Battery Returned To Pedestal At Gettysburg National Military Park

Nearly six years after a statue honoring the 4th New York Battery's role at Gettysburg was vandalized, it has been repaired and returned to its pedestal.

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By NPT Staff - December 7th, 2011 2:23am

Reader Participation Day: Why Are National Parks So Controversial?

Why are national parks so dang controversial?

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 7th, 2011 2:17am

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Lodging Plan For Flamingo Area Of Everglades National Park Continues To Evolve

Costs, seasonality, and even climate change have planners at Everglades National Park revisiting how best to provide lodging for visitors to the Flamingo area of the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 7th, 2011 2:09am

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Last Body From Trio Swept Over Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park Identified

Authorities have identified the last victim of an accident back in July in which three people were swept over Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park.

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By NPT Staff - December 6th, 2011 4:27pm

Passport Picks For Winter: Where In the National Park System Should You Visit?

How would you like to enjoy our national parks this winter? The folks at Eastern National put together the following list to highlight some of the activities that are taking place in December, January, and February