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Civil War Bullets Found Inside Tree Cut Down At Gettysburg National Military Park

Stories of the fierce fighting at Gettysburg during the Civil War continue to emerge 148 years later. This time, though, the story revolves around bullets found inside an oak tree at the national military park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 12th, 2011 3:00am

Coast Guard Called In To Help Rescue More Than 50 From Sinking Ship At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

More than 50 people who signed up for a scenic cruise on Lake Michigan near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore got more than they bargained for when the vessel began to sink in high seas.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 12th, 2011 3:00am

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National Park Mystery Spot 27 Revealed: A Home for a Man Who Sure Could Write

That dairy goat clue is a lot more important than it might appear.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 10:23am

Special Photo Exhibit Features Rock Groups 'America' and the 'Eagles' At Joshua Tree National Park

It might seem to be an odd confluence, but Joshua Tree National Park is the backdrop for an exhibit of photographs and album cover art featuring such artists as America and the Eagles. But if you're familiar with the album covers, and the park, you understand the connection.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 11th, 2011 3:00am

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Yosemite National Park Officials Proposing To Remove Structures From Rockfall Zone

Rather than risk visitor and staff safety in the rockfall zone below Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park officials are proposing that 72 rental units closest to that zone be permanently removed from the area.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 11th, 2011 3:00am

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Rocky Mountain National Park Officials Looking At Rebuilding Section Of Bear Lake Road

Negotiating parts of Rocky Mountain National Park could get a bit tricky later this year and into next as officials are planning to rebuild a section of the Bear Lake Road.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:49pm

Reader Participation Day: What If You Could Wave a Magic Wand?

What would you cause to happen for the benefit of the National Park System with just one wave of your magic wand?

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By Bob Janiskee - August 10th, 2011 9:02am

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National Park Mystery Spot 27: On a Hill It Stands

Last month's mystery spot puzzler was a real mind bender. This one is considerably less twisty.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 10:14am

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End-of-Season Lodging Deals Yours For The Asking At Yellowstone, Grand Canyon National Parks

With summer's end surprisingly near, lodging rates are dropping at Yellowstone and Grand Canyon national parks, with some rooms available for as little as $59 a night.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:49pm

Friends of Acadia Holding Auction To Help Acadia National Park

The Friends of Acadia is celebrating its 25th anniversary this Saturday with a dinner and auction to help it continue to work on behalf of Acadia National Park. And you don't even need to attend in person to vie for such items as Maine-made artworks or tickets to the lighting of the National Christmas Tree at the White House come December.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 10th, 2011 3:00am