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Rubber Duck Race -- Yes, Rubber Duck! -- To Benefit Rocky Mountain Nature Association Next Generation Fund

Forget the Kentucky Derby, the really big race on May 7 will be the one involving 5,000 rubber ducks jostling on the currents of the Big Thompson River near Rocky Mountain National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 29th, 2011 2:30am

Two-Year Study Into Harlequin Ducks In Glacier National Park Getting Under Way

A two-year study into how harlequin ducks use Glacier National Park waters is getting under way with a goal of identifying factors that can boost nest success and chick survival.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 29th, 2011 2:06am

Some In Congress Urge National Park Service To Find Solution for Yellowstone National Park Bison

National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis is being urged by a handful of congressional representatives to push for a solution to Yellowstone National Park's bison problem.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 28th, 2011 9:59am

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Traveler's Checklist: Fort Sumter National Monument

Fort Sumter National Monument has become an even more popular tourist destination now that the Civil War 150th anniversary commemoration is under way. Here is information to help you plan your visit.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 28th, 2011 3:59am

Kemp's Ridley Turtle Nesting Season Off To Good Start At Padre Island National Seashore

Relatively small in size, and easily camouflaged in the beach sand, the Kemp's ridley sea turtle didn't come ashore at Padre Island National Seashore to bask in the sun, but rather to lay her clutch of eggs and retreat to the Gulf of Mexico in less than an hour.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 28th, 2011 2:40am

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National Park Mystery Photo 35 Revealed: This Big Gear Turns No More

Long, long ago this big gear was used to help produce a sweet product.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 11:52am

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Driver Survives Plunge Off South Rim At Grand Canyon National Park

Not everyone who drives their car off the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park survives the fall, but this young man did.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 27th, 2011 8:42am

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Road Trip 2011: The National Park Lodges

"On the road again." That's what David and Kay Scott soon will be singing, as our lodging experts are heading out on a swing through the National Park System to update their book on national park lodges. And you're invited to tag along.

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By David and Kay Scott - April 27th, 2011 2:47am

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Reader Participation Day: What Do You Want To Read About National Parks?

Here's your chance to help us plan our editorial calendar for the rest of the year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 27th, 2011 2:16am

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"Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur" at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Dinosaurs are a subject of fascination for many people of all ages, and a new exhibit featuring a 13-foot-tall Therizinosaur has opened to visitors at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Billed the "Mystery of the Sickle-Claw Dinosaur," the exhibit will be on display for the next year.

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By Jim Burnett - April 27th, 2011 2:16am