National Parks Traveler

It's been a rather cold, wet winter in much of the country, and Olympic National Park includes a smorgasbord of outdoor delights to help cure a case of cabin fever. Here's some important travel information for anyone planning a visit to Olympic in the next two months-and a tip than can save you some money on your trip.

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By Jim Burnett - April 23rd, 2009 7:46pm

Cape Lookout National Seashore Looking For Good Homes For 'Shackleford' Horses

If you're a lover of horse history, and wouldn't mind gaining ownership of a "Shackleford" horse, call the folks at Cape Lookout National Seashore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 23rd, 2009 7:28pm

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Stones River National Battlefield Recovering From Tornado Damage

Crews at Stones River National Battlefield in Tennessee slowly but steadily are putting the battlefield back in order in the wake of a tornado that registered a 4 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 23rd, 2009 4:32pm

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Upon Further Review: A Cat on a Leash

The "leash law" for pets in national parks is intended to protect pets, wildlife and park visitors, but even following the letter of the law can occasionally have an unexpected outcome. Perhaps that's even more likely to be true when the situation involves a cat on a leash.

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By Jim Burnett - April 23rd, 2009 7:14am

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National Parks Provided Dramatic Backdrops for a Famous Marine Corps Commercial

Do you think you’re pretty good at recognizing national parks? Even when you get only brief glimpses? OK, see if you can spot all of the NPS units in the extended version of this Marine Corps commercial featuring the Silent Drill Platoon.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 28th, 2009 11:42am

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NPCA Launching "Do Your Part!" Program To Encourage You to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Regardless of whether you believe climate change is being driven by human causes, efforts to see a reduction in greenhouse gases and other pollutants can only benefit society. To help you reduce your own "carbon footprint," the National Parks Conservation Association is launching a public awareness campaign.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 22nd, 2009 3:38pm

Recovery Funds for National Parks Address Everything From Wastewater Plants to Monuments

Waste-water treatment plant overhauls. New boardwalks. Foot and bridle trail restoration. Roadwork. Attacking invasive species. These are some of the ways $750 million in federal economic recovery funds will be used across the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 22nd, 2009 11:33am

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North Cascades Institute Offering Earth Day "Stimulus" Package

What beats a family weekend at a national park? Getting $100 knocked off the price tag of that weekend. And that's the Earth Day present being offered today by the North Cascades Institute.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 22nd, 2009 9:06am

What Not to Do with an Old Cannonball

On the morning of April 21, 2009, a local homeowner arrived at the visitor center at Fort Smith National Historic Site in Arkansas with the best of intentions but the worst of plans—he was carrying an old cannonball he'd dug up in his garden.

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By Jim Burnett - April 22nd, 2009 9:53am

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National Park Quiz 51: Administrivia

This week’s quiz is about all things administrative. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write on the whiteboard 100 times: The word administer derives from the Latin administratum, which means “to screw up beyond repair.”