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Exploring The Parks: Cape Lookout National Seashore's Historic District

Summer is a perfect time to explore Cape Lookout National Seashore. A visit to the Cape Lookout Village Historic District rewards you with fascinating structures from a bygone era. Located only two miles from the cape's lighthouse, village visitors are almost guaranteed solitude.

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By [email protected] - May 21st, 2013 2:40am

Half Dome Cables To Go Up Friday In Yosemite National Park

The season for hiking to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park officially begins Friday when cables leading to the summit will be put in place...as long as the weather cooperates.

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By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2013 2:13am

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Wind Cave National Park To Reopen Elk Mountain Campground

A shuffling of money has enabled Wind Cave National Park officials to reopen the Elk Mountain Campground for the summer.

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By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2013 2:05am

Native American Artists To Appear At Grand Teton National Park Through Summer

Native American artists, specialists in beadwork, flint knapping, music and other traditional and contemporary art forms, will be appearing at Grand Teton National Park through this summer.

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By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2013 2:42am

Fire Island National Seashore Institutes Online Backcountry Reservation System

You can add Fire Island National Seashore to the growing list of National Park System units with an online reservation system for backcountry camping. While the seashore won't charge you per night in the backcountry, there is a $20 reservation fee.

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By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2013 2:22am

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Cape Cod National Seashore Beaches To Be Ready For Summer

While some of the beaches at Cape Cod National Seashore were hit particularly hard by Hurricane Sandy last fall and winter storms, park officials say repairs will be made in time for the high summer season.

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By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2013 2:08am

Maple Springs Trailhead, Campground, Loop Road At Mammoth Cave National Park To Be Closed This Summer

Expansion of trailhead parking and construction of the Big Hollow Trail at Mammoth Cave National Park will require the closure this summer of the Maple Springs Trailhead, Maple Springs Group Campground and Maple Springs Loop Road.

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By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2013 2:56am

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park To Take Aim At Non-Native Ungulates

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials have adopted an approach to rid the park of non-native ungulates that are exacting a toll on the park's vegetation and landscape.

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By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2013 2:23am

Essential Friends + Gateways: Merging Two Great Groups To Benefit Glacier National Park

This year’s merger of the Glacier National Park Fund and the Glacier Association produced a stronger organization working on behalf of Glacier National Park.

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By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2013 2:12am

Native American Skills To Be Demonstrated At Cape Cod National Seashore On June 1

The culture and traditions of the Wampanoag tribe will be on display at Cape Cod National Seashore on June 1 at the Salt Pond Visitor Center.

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By NPT Staff - May 18th, 2013 2:40am