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The name can be a mouthful, turning your tongue in knots as you try to pronounce "Two-ahl'-oh-me." Native American in origin, some believe Tuloumne means "Many Stone Houses" or "Straight Up Steep," which, if you've ever traveled the Tioga Road through Yosemite National Park, certainly seems appropriate.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 14th, 2010 2:30am

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Best National Parks for Admiring "Rock Art"

There are a handful of places in the National Park System where you can view petroglyphs or pictographs. Some are walk-up panels that you can ponder for hours, others require a float down a river or a long hike. Here's a quick look at some of those units and what you can expect to find.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 14th, 2010 2:23am

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Some Denali National Park Wolves Are Capable Anglers for Salmon

Is a fish diet healthier for wolves than one comprised solely of red meat? That's hard to say, but some wolves in Denali National Park and Preserve have found that salmon is a great supplement when moose or caribou are scarce.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 14th, 2010 2:05am

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Trails I've Hiked: Acadia National Park's South Ridge of Cadillac Mountain

Any visit to Acadia National Park should involve a walk in the woods. Whether you're just looking for a short lake-side stroll or a more demanding trek up the Precipice Trail, there are options for most visitors. Perhaps my favorite hike in the park is the 7.4-mile-long roundtrip up the South Ridge of Cadillac Mountain.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 13th, 2010 2:45am

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NPCA Wants FAA, National Park Service to Consider Banning Mount Rainier National Park Overflights

With the National Park Service and the Federal Aviation Administration sitting down to consider scenic overflights of Mount Rainier National Park, the National Parks Conservation Association wants the agencies to consider a broad range of options, including a ban on the overflights.

NPCA-Mount Rainier Overflights.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 13th, 2010 2:43am

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Last Dam Summer Party Scheduled For Olympic National Park

With demolition of the Elwha River dams in Olympic National Park scheduled for 2011, mark May 27 on your calendar to celebrate the "Last Dam Summer Party."

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 13th, 2010 2:34am

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Non-Profit Yellowstone Association Can Enhance Your Visit to Yellowstone National Park

Looking for a more personalized tour or exploration of Yellowstone National Park. The Yellowstone Association Institute can do that.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 13th, 2010 2:26am

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National Park Quiz 82: Flowers

April showers bring May flowers, so let’s run with that idea in this month’s quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write on the whiteboard 100 times: “Flowers are the reproductive organs of angiosperms.”

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By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 12:09pm

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Mark Your Calendars: North Cascades National Park Primer, Introductions May 26

It's not too many national parks will come to you, but that, essentially, is what's happening late this month when there will be a gathering at the REI store in Seattle to introduce folks to North Cascades National Park.