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Dutch Oven: Cast-Iron Cooking Over An Open Fire

Cooking delicious camp food can be a challenge, but it's a requisite if you're going to be surrounded by happy campers at the end of the day. If you're up for the challenge, and determined to master a traditional art of cooking over an open fire, invest in a Dutch oven and a matching cookbook.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 15th, 2013 2:44am

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Announces 2013 Campground Schedule

Cape Hatteras National Seashore's campgrounds will begin to open for the season on April 5 when the Oregon Inlet, Frisco, and Ocracoke campgrounds open for business.

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By NPT Staff - February 15th, 2013 2:33am

Clingmans Dome Road In Great Smoky Mountains National Park Could Open Today

Visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park could be able to drive up to Clingmans Dome as soon as today if conditions allow, though bad weather could force park officials to close the access road at any time.

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By NPT Staff - February 15th, 2013 2:23am

ATV-Riding Vandals Carve Up Max Patch On The Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Max Patch, a beloved bald on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, has been hit by vandals on ATVs. While many are wondering why the ATVers felt they had to ride there, others are working to repair the damage.

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By [email protected] - February 14th, 2013 2:54am

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Rocky Mountain National Park Officials Pursuing Multi-Use Trail For Hikers, Bikers

Rocky Mountain National Park officials are considering the creation of a 15.5-mile-long trail for use by hikers and cyclists that would run from the Fall River Entrance to Sprague Lake, passing a number of campgrounds along the way.

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By NPT Staff - February 14th, 2013 2:51am

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Lassen Volcanic National Park Planning For Youth Campground

Lassen Volcanic National Park officials are planning a campground specifically taylored to youth groups to further enhance opportunities for youngsters to camp, explore and experience the park.

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By NPT Staff - February 14th, 2013 2:40am

Step Inside Weir Farm National Historic Site

Weir Was Here -- Secret Rooms, Doors and Windows is a traveling exhibit of photographs shot at Weir Farm National Historic Site by Xiomaro, a New York-based artist. You can glimpse the richness of this show via the following video.

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By NPT Staff - February 14th, 2013 2:05am

Death Valley Dreamscape

Death Valley National Park has some of the darkest night skies in the country, which make for incredible canvases to watch star shows on clear nights. Don't think so? Check out this video by Gavin Heffernan, Michael Darrow and Rachel Payne of Sunchaser Pictures.

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By NPT Staff - February 13th, 2013 2:45am

A View From The Overlook: How Hard Can It Be?

Columnist PJ Ryan wonders how hard can it be to come up with a management plan for the Yosemite Valley that honors the valley and all its natural beauty and wonders.

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By PJ Ryan - February 13th, 2013 2:44am

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Tips For Raising Outdoors-Loving Kids

Experiencing the natural world, and specifically national parks, seems richer when you have kids who can share the experience with you. But how do you raise outdoors-loving youngsters?

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By Michael Lanza - February 13th, 2013 2:38am

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