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Blue Ridge Parkway Rangers Saw Plenty Of Work Despite Closure Of National Park System

Though the landscape within the Blue Ridge Parkway --outside of the parkway, itself -- was closed during the recent closure of the National Park System, rangers had plenty of work to attend to, including the arrest of a man poaching mushrooms in the Parkway.

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By NPT Staff - October 25th, 2013 2:52am

Celebrate The Christmas Season At The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

How did President Lyndon B. Johnson and his family celebrate Christmas during his boyhood days in Texas? Find out during the coming holiday season by visiting the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park to experience "Christmas at the LBJ Boyhood Home."

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By NPT Staff - October 25th, 2013 2:37am

Rainier Guest Services Retains Concessions Contract For Mount Rainier National Park

Rainier Guest Services, which long has held the concessions contract for Mount Rainier National Park, has been awarded a new contract to operate food, lodging, and beverage services within the park.

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By NPT Staff - October 25th, 2013 2:28am

Body Of Missing Hiker Found At Craters Of The Moon National Monument

More than a month after she was reported missing, searchers found the body of Dr. Jodean "Jo" Elliott-Blakeslee at Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 24th, 2013 11:55am

Pipe Spring National Monument Has Busy Fall Schedule

Through the month of November the staff at Pipe Spring National Monument in northern Arizona will be celebrating National American Indian Month.

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By NPT Staff - October 24th, 2013 2:41am

Yosemite National Park Working With Gateway Communities To Celebrate Fall

With the 150th anniversary of the Yosemite Grant that set aside the Yosemite Valley for preservation within reach, Yosemite National Park officials are working with gateway communities to celebrate the anniversary and the season.

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By NPT Staff - October 24th, 2013 2:21am

Gateway National Recreation Area Searching For Someone To Save Historic Fort Hancock Quarters

No money and ongoing deterioration of turn-of-the-century military quarters have Gateway National Recreation Area officials searching for someone to rehabilitate some of the buildings at Fort Hancock.

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By NPT Staff - October 24th, 2013 2:13am

National Parks Traveler Member Giveaways-Clarification

Sometimes what seems like a great idea gets shot down before it's launched. That's the case with our members-only giveaways.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 23rd, 2013 12:57pm

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Guest Column: Where's The Vision For Properly Funding The National Park System?

In the wake of the recent closure of the National Park System, park supporters should redouble their efforts to build a country in which reliable long-term investment in our parks is part of a broader recommitment to our nation’s public interest.

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By amwdew - October 23rd, 2013 2:57am

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Time Running Out To Comment On Draft Seagrass Management Plan At Everglades National Park

With hopes of reducing damage caused to seagrass beds in Florida Bay, officials at Everglades National Park have crafted a management plan that strives to reduce prop scarring of the beds while also restoring damaged beds.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 23rd, 2013 2:27am