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The Underground Railroad Quilt Code - Truth or Myth?

The Sesquicentennial of the Civil War has also brought renewed interest in the Underground Railroad, and a talk this Saturday at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park will examine an intriguing subject: "The Underground Railroad Quilt Code - Truth or Myth?"

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By Jim Burnett - February 24th, 2011 1:15am

Rehab Work Getting Under Way on Fire-Scorched Landscape in Shenandoah National Park

Five days after a wildfire swept into Shenandoah National Park, crews were at work Wednesday rehabbing areas that had been scorched by the flames.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 24th, 2011 9:36am

March 1 Is Deadline For Traveler's National Parks Essay Contest For Kids

The deadline in Traveler's national parks essay contest is March 1. Have your children entered? Winners get free lodging in a national park and great gear!

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 23rd, 2011 8:36am

National Park Mystery Plant 17: Ants in Your Pants Will Make You Dance

You don't need to be an art critic to figure out the identity of this month's mystery plant.

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By Bob Janiskee - February 23rd, 2011 4:15am

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Reader Participation Day: Should A Federal Budget Stalemate Lead To Closure of National Parks?

With Congress struggling to come to terms on a federal budget, should the politicians extend the Continuing Resolution to keep the national parks and the federal government operating beyond March 4, or should they let the government shut down?

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By Jim Burnett - February 23rd, 2011 4:33pm

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2010 National Park System Visitation Dips To 281.3 Million, Down 4.2 Million From 2009

Bad weather, lack of a presidential inauguration, and safety concerns along the Southwestern border with Mexico apparently were the major drivers behind a slight dip in 2010 visitation to the National Park System from 2009 levels.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 23rd, 2011 3:15am

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National Christmas Tree Felled by High Winds

For the past 32 years a Colorado blue spruce planted on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. has served as the official National Christmas Tree. The tree was a victim to gusty winds last weekend and will have to be replaced.

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By Jim Burnett - February 23rd, 2011 2:15am

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Snow, Rain Help Knock Down Forest Fire In Shenandoah National Park

A night of rain, snow, and sleet helped knock down a forest fire burning in Shenandoah National Park, allowing fire bosses Tuesday to redirect crews to other wildfires in Virginia.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2011 5:27pm

Public Meeting Scheduled to Take Input on Glacier National Park's Plans for Heavens Peak Fire Lookout

A public meeting is set for next week to discuss Glacier National Park's plans for stabilizing the historic Heavens Peak Fire Lookout station.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2011 3:15am

Road Work Planned for Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

It's less than three miles of roadway, but when work begins on a stretch of Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park next month, it will at times pinch the road down to one lane, according to park officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2011 2:15am