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The 330-mile Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail—Eastern America’s first NHT—isn't just a motor trip. On this Memorial Day meander in Western NC and East TN, you can hike the actual colonial roads that felt the tread of patriot militia. Or plan for fall, during the anniversary of the October 7, 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain.

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By Randy Johnson - May 25th, 2012 9:52pm

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Honor America's Veterans This Memorial Day: A Tour Of Washington, D.C.'s War Memorials

Memorial Day should mean more than a day off or a backyard BBQ. It's a day to remember those who gave their lives in defense of our country. Here's a look at some of the memorials in Washington, D.C., where you can recall those sacrifices.

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By NPT Staff - May 25th, 2012 11:43am

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Summer Must Be Here: Tuolumne Meadows Lodge Opens In Yosemite National Park

Summer seems to have reached the Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park, where the Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, general store, and grill, were to open for the season today, with the White Wolf Lodge following in two weeks if conditions allow.

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By NPT Staff - May 25th, 2012 3:00am

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Finnish Mountaineer Second To Die This Spring On Mt. McKinley In Denali National Park

A Finnish mountaineer descending Mount McKinley on skis became the second climber to die on the mountain this spring when he fell and tumbled 2,000 feet and became lodged in a crevasse, Denali National Park officials said Thursday.

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By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2012 6:37pm

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National Park Mystery Photo 50: This Is Not A Fort

The original photo has been cropped, and that’s the only clue you are going to get.

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By Bob Janiskee - May 24th, 2012 7:34pm

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Cannon Fire Will Roar Across Fort Pulaski National Monument This Summer

Want to get a feel for the sound and fury of cannon fire? Plan to stop by Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia on a weekend this summer when cannon firings will occur.

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By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2012 3:00am

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Interior Department Eyes Removal Of Non-Native Trout From Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park

Non-native trout, while prized by anglers who fish the Colorado River below Glen Canyon Dam, threaten to wipe out native species in the river that can't compete with them. While Interior Department officials have a plan to remove the trout, it's effectiveness is being questioned.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2012 3:00am

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Spring Blooming Season Underway Along The Blue Ridge Parkway

A drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic delight any time of the year, but spring and early summer travel offers a bonus: blooming shrubs and wildflowers. Here are some tips for travelers on what to see and where to enjoy the show.

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By Jim Burnett - June 15th, 2012 12:59pm

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Interior Department Announces Resumption Of High Flows From Glen Canyon Dam Into Colorado River

Top Interior Department officials, with an eye toward restoring some semblance of natural rhythms to Grand Canyon National Park, on Wednesday announced plans to resume high-flow releases from Glen Canyon Dam into the Colorado River.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2012 6:12pm

To Deal With Road Construction, Consider Riding The Shuttle At Rocky Mountain National Park

With Memorial Day Weekend officially kicking off the summer travel season, and road construction ramping up in Rocky Mountain National Park, you just might have to ride a shuttle when you visit some areas of the park this summer.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2012 3:00am

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