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Great Smoky Mountains National Park Ready For 36th Annual Festival of Christmas Past

The 36th edition of Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Festival of Christmas Past is set for Saturday at the Sugarlands Visitor Center.

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By NPT Staff - December 5th, 2011 2:39am

Grant Will Rehabilitate Boone Fork Trail Portion of Mountains-to-Sea Trail on Blue Ridge Parkway

A $75,000 grant from the North Carolina Recreation Trails Program will fund rehabilitation and improvement of one the most popular trails in Julian Price Memorial Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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By NPT Staff - December 5th, 2011 2:03am

Where Can You See Wildlife Right Now: Whales At Cape Cod National Seashore

Far and away, most people who want to see whales at Cape Cod National Seashore go looking during the warm summer months. But, according to seashore officials, the winter months can offer glimpses of these leviathans as well.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 5th, 2011 1:50am

A Year in the Life ... of Lassen Volcanic National Park

Have you ever spent a year in one national park? You can, virtually, by watching this short video from Lassen Volcanic National Park.

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By NPT Staff - December 4th, 2011 2:43am

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Head To Cumberland Gap National Historical Park To Taste Appalachian Christmas Cheer

John-Boy might not be there, but you'll still get a taste of Appalachian Christmas cheer with a visit to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park this coming Saturday.

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By NPT Staff - December 4th, 2011 2:32am

Rehabilitating Forney Ridge Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Forever

The Smokies Trails Forever endowment has paid for the rehabilitation of Forney Ridge Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The formerly muddy and slippery trail is now a beautiful work of trail art.

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By [email protected] - December 4th, 2011 2:30am

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Holiday Events On the Calendar At Wind Cave National Park

Do you live in South Dakota, or are you planning a trip there in mid-December? If so, stop by Wind Cave National Park, either to take part in the park's Christmas Bird Count or to enjoy the holiday open house.

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By NPT Staff - December 4th, 2011 2:08am

Civil War Talk Spreads To the Northwest

Though the primary battles of the Civil War were fought in the East, the Pacific Northwest was impacted by the war between the states, as a National Park Service ranger will explain Monday during a talk in Portland, Oregon.

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By NPT Staff - December 3rd, 2011 2:28am

Gulf Islands National Seashore Puts Out The Welcome Mat For Winter Visitors

No snow, no ice, just dazzling waters and white sand. That's what awaits those who visit Gulf Islands National Seashore during the winter months.

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By NPT Staff - December 3rd, 2011 2:24am

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Looking At The National Park Service's Goal To Eliminate Plastic Bottles

National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis is determined to rid plastic bottles from the national parks, but wants to consider all factors before doing so, the agency's communications chief said today while addressing the uproar over the director's decision to put a hold on a water bottle ban at Grand Canyon National Park.

NPS-Bottle Bans.pdf

NPS-Bottles Cost Factor.pdf

NPS-Green Parks Plan Bottles.pdf

NPS-Jarvis Bottles.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 2nd, 2011 12:52pm

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