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Restore Hetch Hetchy Files Papers For Ballot Initiative On Draining Scenic Yosemite Valley

Restore Hetch Hetchy, a group that long has lobbied to see the scenic Hetch Hetchy Valley of Yosemite National Park drained, has launched a bid to ask San Francisco voters if they approve of the proposal.

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By NPT Staff - March 2nd, 2012 2:43am

More Than 52,000 Comments Received On Future of Oyster Farm At Point Reyes National Seashore

Nearly 52,500 comments were received by the National Park Service on the future of an oyster farm at Point Reyes National Seashore, with submissions from each of the 50 states and 40 countries overall.

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By NPT Staff - March 2nd, 2012 2:15am

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Traveler's Gear Box: Water Vessels, Steel And Otherwise

With warm weather already here in some parts of the Southwest, and with disposable water bottles on their way out from a number of national parks, what's the best way to stay hydrated in the parks?

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 2nd, 2012 2:06am

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Updated: Congress Authorizes Millions Of Dollars To Build Bridge Across St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

Rebuffed time and again by the National Park Service, U.S. Rep. Michelle Bachmann and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota have succeeded in getting Congress to earmark $700 million to build a bridge across the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 1st, 2012 1:56pm

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National Park Mystery Photo 45: A Narrow Passageway

This passageway is in a national park. Can you identify the location?

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By Bob Janiskee - March 1st, 2012 4:00am

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Rare Venus Transit Offers a Second Solar Spectacular for Park Sky Watchers in 2012

An upcoming solar eclipse may attract more attention, but some parks are also planning for visitors who would like to observe an even more unusual celestial event. The Venus Transit on June 5 will be a literal "last chance in your lifetime" occurrence.

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By Jim Burnett - March 1st, 2012 2:39am

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Conference On Conservation Scheduled For Friday At The White House

A White House conference is scheduled for Friday to examine the links between conservation and local economies, tourism, outdoor recreation, and "healthy lands, waters and wildlife."

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By NPT Staff - March 1st, 2012 2:20am

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Biologists To Fit Moose, Wolves at Voyageurs National Park With GPS Collars

With hopes of learning more about the lives of moose and wolves, and whether climate change is impacting them, technicians at Voyageurs National Park will be fitting six moose and two gray wolves with GPS collars.

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By NPT Staff - March 1st, 2012 2:08am

Snowmobile Runs Into Snowcoach At Yellowstone National Park, Minor Injuries Reported

Minor injuries resulted when a snowmobiler trying to pass a snowcoach in Yellowstone National Park collided with the much bigger vehicle.

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By NPT Staff - March 1st, 2012 1:00am

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National Park Service Touts Economic Might Of Parks: $31 Billion and 258,000 Jobs In 2010

A steady stream of press releases trickled out from across the National Park System this week, promoting the economic might that emanates from the the parks. All told, the system generated $31 billion and 258,000 jobs in 2010, according to the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - February 29th, 2012 2:38am

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