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DNA Tests Indicate Yellowstone National Park Elk, Not Bison, Most Likely To Spread Brucellosis

While it's feared that bison in Yellowstone National may spread brucellosis to livestock in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, genetic studies indicate that elk are more likely to spread the disease.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 12th, 2010 2:32am

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Moving From Fall Towards Winter In the National Parks

The transition from fall to winter is harsher than the ones from spring to summer or summer to fall. The signs practically assault your senses. And yet, the transition can be much too quick.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 12th, 2010 2:24am

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Easy Park Hikes: The Boardwalk Loop Trail at Congaree National Park

The Boardwalk Loop trail through the giant old-growth forest of the Congaree River floodplain is easy to hike and hard to forget.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 11th, 2010 3:55am

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Life On the Fire Lines in Rocky Mountain National Park

Ed Waldron holds the Kestrel, or weather meter, up to the wind. In the next five minutes, he will note wind speeds at least a dozen times to make sure he is sending accurate readings to the handful of firefighters widening the blackened line in the drainage below him.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 11th, 2010 2:44am

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Interior Secretary Signs Cape Wind Project Lease, Stresses Need for U.S. to Be Energy Independent

Stressing the need for energy independence and technological progress, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has signed a lease that will allow 130 wind turbines to be rooted in Nantucket Sound.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 11th, 2010 2:31am

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Visitor Survey: Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park, with its rocky coastlines, thickly forested and mountainous interior, and great hiking trails and cycling paths, appears to be popular with young families, according to a survey.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 11th, 2010 2:07am

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$12.1 Million Contract Awarded For Visitor and Research Center at Mesa Verde National Park

A Colorado company has landed a $12.1 million contract to build a visitor and research center at Mesa Verde National Park, which long has needed a suitable building to house its millions of artifacts.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 10th, 2010 2:38am

Cables on Half Dome in Yosemite National Park Coming Down Tuesday

If you really wanted to climb to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park this year, your window is about to be closed (unless you're an experienced climber).

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 10th, 2010 2:38am

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NPCA Offers National Park Phone Apps ... For Free!

Add the National Parks Conservation Association to the number of organizations and developers offering a phone app to help you negotiate the national parks. A big difference here, though, is NPCA is giving its app away for free. Another is its emphasis on park wildlife and nature in general.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 10th, 2010 2:13am

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Scientists Gather to Discuss Yellowstone’s Future in a Rapidly Changing World

Scientists, public land managers and others will gather in Yellowstone National Park this week to discuss and help shape the future of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

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By Beth Pratt - October 9th, 2010 11:00pm

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