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Visitation On Record Pace in Yellowstone National Park

If Yellowstone National Park could be viewed as a bellwether, then those who fear the national parks are suffering from a decline in visitors will be relieved. The latest figures show that a visitation rebound in Yellowstone that started in May has now reached a record pace.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 7th, 2009 4:00pm

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Social Networking Site Pushes Petition for a "Maine North Woods" National Park

In a refreshing change from business as usual, there's a growing groundswell of citizen support for a new national park to be anchored in the north woods of Maine.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 7th, 2009 9:10am

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Cinema Series Stars Movies Made in Zion National Park

The centennial film series “A Century of Cinema" features movies that were made in Zion National Park. There will be one showing a week in Springdale, Utah, beginning August 13.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 7th, 2009 3:00am

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Oklahoma Woman Rescued From Middle of Stream in Rocky Mountain National Park

Streamside photos in the Rocky Mountains definitely are photogenic, but the footing can be tricky, as an Oklahoma woman learned Monday after falling into a snowmelt-filled stream in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2009 6:38pm

Yosemite National Park Returns To Square One on Yosemite Valley Plan

After a series of legal setbacks, Yosemite National Park officials once again are setting out on the path to develop an acceptable development plan for the Yosemite Valley, one that is expected to fully take into consideration impacts to the wild and scenic Merced River.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2009 6:03pm

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National Park Service and The Access Fund Agree to Work Together

It took six years, but the National Park Service and the Access Fund, an organization that represents the interests of an estimated 1.6 million climbers, have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2009 3:21am

Book Now For Late-Summer Savings at Select Grand Canyon National Park Lodges

Ahhhh, here we are in early July and already the end of summer is in sight. And end-of-summer savings on lodgings in Grand Canyon National Park also are in sight.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2009 3:20am

Update: Presidio Main Post Won’t Be CAMP site

Frustrated by fierce opposition, the Fishers have abandoned plans to build a contemporary art museum at the Main Post of San Francisco's Presidio. Alternative sites at the Presidio and elsewhere will now be considered.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 5th, 2009 9:31am

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Plans Announced to Digitally Map Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Digital mapping. This relatively new technology is a boon to archaeologists and preservationists. It's already been employed at Mesa Verde National Park, and now plans are in the works to digitally map the focal point of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 5th, 2009 3:49am

Lodging in the Parks: Sleeping Along the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park

Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park is best known for Skyline Drive, the picturesque 105-mile-long road that winds the length of the park along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dotting that road are some charming lodgings that make great spots to spend the night.

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By David and Kay Scott - July 5th, 2009 3:25am