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National Parks Traveler's Essential Friends, Celebrating National Park Friends Groups

Earlier this year National Parks Traveler broke ground with Essential Friends, an initiative created to celebrate the great work of national park friends groups. While the publication has been available in PDF format, we now offer it to you as a flip book. Enjoy!

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By NPT Staff - November 1st, 2012 3:24pm

Eight National Park Lodges Join Historic Hotels Of America

Eight national park lodges have joined Historic Hotels of America, a program affiliated with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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By NPT Staff - November 1st, 2012 3:03am

Mystery Photo 58: X Marks The Spot

The good professor might be retired, but that doesn't mean all the Traveler's puzzlers went with him. We'll ease back into Mystery Photos with this easy one.

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By NPT Staff - November 1st, 2012 3:03am

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Mesa Verde National Park Receives Grant For Winter Trails

Winter trails in Mesa Verde National Park will receive some improvements thanks to a grant the park has received from the National Park Foundation.

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By NPT Staff - November 1st, 2012 3:03am

Prince William Forest Park, 75 Years On

Seventy-fire years after it was created as a woodsy retreat for youth from Washington, D.C., Prince William Forest Park in Virginia is a hidden gem for urbanites seeking a respite from the crowds and concrete.

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By NPT Staff - November 1st, 2012 3:03am

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Shenandoah National Park Digging Out Of Sandy's Snowstorm

Wet heavy snow deposited by "Superstorm Sandy," downed trees and millions of leaves were being tackled by crews at Shenandoah National Park on Halloween with hopes of getting part of the park open in time for the weekend.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2012 6:02pm

Horses On Assateague Island National Seashore Weathered Sandy Just Dandy

While Hurricane Sandy tossed numerous impacts at Assateague Island National Seashore, the seashore's ponies weathered the storm just fine, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2012 2:28pm

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Ground Crews Pulled Off Search For Missing Backpacker In Kings Canyon National Park

Ground crews, having searched extensively for a missing backpacker in the high country of Kings Canyon National Park, have been pulled from the effort, though aerial searching will continue for the time being, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2012 9:38am

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Updated: The Aftermath Of Superstorm Sandy On The National Park System

Nearly 70 National Park System units along the Eastern Seaboard were either fully or partially closed due to impacts from "superstorm Sandy," and it could be days before some reopen.

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By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2012 8:48am

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A Halloween Creature Feature: The Burrowing Owl, Not Your Average Raptor

The classic picture of an owl is typically one associated with Halloween: large, nocturnal creatures with wide eyes and a wise mind. With Halloween here, it’s the perfect time to take a look into a lesser-known owl species that can be found in some national parks: the Burrowing Owl.

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By Hadley Kunz - October 31st, 2012 3:03am

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