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Miami Students Gain Access To Biscayne National Park Through "Ticket To Ride" Program

Nearly 2,000 Miami students will have an opportunity to visit Biscayne National Park thanks to the National Park Foundation's Ticket To Ride program.

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By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2012 2:07am

Valley Forge National Historical Park Wants To Lease Estate House For Private Parties

An estate house on the grounds of Valley Forge National Historical Park that dates to the 1700s will be open to private parties under a proposal the Park Service is seeking comments on.

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By NPT Staff - October 10th, 2012 2:59am

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Candlelight Tours This Saturday At Ninety Six National Historic Site In South Carolina

A fun activity is scheduled for Saturday at Ninety Six National Historic Site in South Carolina, where the 31st Autumn Candlelight Tour will be held, weather permitting.

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By NPT Staff - October 10th, 2012 2:14am

National Park Foundation Provides $150,000 To Open And Fund César E. Chávez National Monument For First Year

Funding for the opening and first year of operations for the César E. Chávez National Monument is being provided from the American Latino Heritage Fund held by the National Park Foundation.

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By NPT Staff - October 10th, 2012 2:13am

Traveler's Gear Box: Whispbar, A Stream-Lined Rack System For Your High-End Rig

Call it a sleek, low-profile rack system for your high-end rig. After all, do you really want to put a large, black rack atop your gleaming BMW or Mercedes? If not, Whispbar is something to consider.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 10th, 2012 2:07am

Planning Session On Tap For Developing Hiking, Paddling Trails Along Lake Michigan

A two-day planning session will be held early next month to discuss a national recreation trail along Lake Michigan that will involve paddling, hiking, and cycling.

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By NPT Staff - October 9th, 2012 2:53am

Rocky Mountain National Park Accepting Applications For Artist In Residence

Interested in spending two weeks in Rocky Mountain National Park working on your manuscript, score, painting, or poetry? Then apply for the park's 2013 Artist-in-Residence Program.

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By NPT Staff - October 9th, 2012 2:39am

Trails I've Hiked: Imperial And Spray Geysers Via Fairy Falls In Yellowstone National Park

A towering, wispy waterfall, one of Yellowstone National Park's tallest, and two backcountry geysers via the same trail? That's what you get when you leave the Fairy Falls Trailhead.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 9th, 2012 2:33am

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The Laws Guide To Drawing Birds

Interested in learning how to draw birds? This book can help move you in that direction.

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By Kirby Adams - October 9th, 2012 2:23am

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Where Not To Park Your Car: In A National Park's River

It's not every day that vehicles find their way into rivers in the National Park System, but it happened twice in the span of six days in September, once apparently due to too much libation for the driver, and once due to inattentiveness.

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By NPT Staff - October 8th, 2012 2:58am

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