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How strong is the market for uranium? Is nuclear energy a key component of the nation's energy future? How many jobs would be created by allowing mining of uranium around the Grand Canyon National Park? Those are some of the questions to consider as the House of Representatives moves to vote on a measure that could allow the mining to proceed.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 24th, 2011 2:08am

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Trail Crews Will Be Busy At Mammoth Cave National Park in The Coming Months

Ice storms, storms tossed off by hurricanes, and normal use have taken a toll on some of the backcountry trails in Mammoth Cave National Park. To mitigate that wear and tear, crews will head into the backcountry next month to begin repairs.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 24th, 2011 2:04am

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Rock Wall Repairs Will Temporarily Close Farview Curve Overlook Park Area At Rocky Mountain National Park

The tough winter of 2010-2011 continues to exact a toll on Rocky Mountain National Park, where the Farview Curve Overlook Parking Area will be closed beginning Monday so crews can repair a historic rock wall damaged by the heavy snows.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 23rd, 2011 2:41am

Dispersed Off-Road Vehicle Use Ends at Big Cypress National Preserve

One of the enduring topics of debate in NPS circles in recent years has been Off-road vehicle (ORV) use in Big Cypress National Preserve. The park reached an important milestone with the announcement that "dispersed" ORV use in the area would end on July 22, 2011.

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By Jim Burnett - July 23rd, 2011 1:48am

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Has The Day Arrived For A Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park?

Should the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Rhode Island and Massachusetts be turned into a national historical park to help tell the story of America's Industrial Revolution?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 22nd, 2011 2:47am

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OMB Asked To Review Yellowstone National Park's Winter-Use Plan

Can the National Park Service, which has a staggering maintenance backlog and shortage of curatorial staff and facilities, afford to spend roughly $700 per visitor to keep Yellowstone National Park's Sylvan Pass open in the winter for snowmobilers? That question is being posed to the Office of Management and Budget.