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New Reservation System In Place For Firefly Viewing At Great Smokies June 2nd—10th

The spectacular flickering firefly display in the moist cool forests of the Great Smokies near Elkmont Campground has soared to such popularity that the park this year will create a new on-line ticketing system, operated through Recreation.gov.

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By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2012 2:58am

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New Visitor Center Opens At Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Visitors to Golden Gate National Recreation Area have a new facility they can head to to orient themselves on the NRA and what there is to do.

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By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2012 2:52am

Commemorating The Civil War: A Learning Experience

As the vicious battles of the American Civil War resonated through the minds and hearts of those who lived them in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the impact of the war has seemingly faded in the consciousness of modern Americans.

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By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2012 2:24am

National Geographic Guide To National Parks Of The United States, 7th Edition

National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States 7th edition describes the 58 National Parks of the United States. It has all the practical details to start planning. But the beautiful book also serves as an outdoor person's wish book. What park would you like to visit this year?

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By [email protected] - April 29th, 2012 2:20am

National Park Week Quiz #8: Jumbled Parks

Can you unscramble these jumbles to identify national parks?

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By Bob Janiskee - July 14th, 2012 9:55am

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National Park Week Quiz #7 Revealed: Plenty of Parks

Did you extract your dozen stem words from the cube?

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By Bob Janiskee - May 14th, 2012 11:35am

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Paddle The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway With A Ranger On May 12

Interested in exploring the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway? On May 12 a ranger will lead a group of kayakers down a section of the river.

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By NPT Staff - April 28th, 2012 2:54am

Grand Teton National Park Ready For Summer Season

Though Grand Teton National Park is open every day of the year, not all of its facilities are. With summer right around the corner, the park has released its schedule of facility openings.

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By NPT Staff - April 28th, 2012 2:31am

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House Moves Quickly To Authorize Commercial Pack Trips In Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks

Moving with amazing speed, the House of Representatives today passed on a voice vote legislation designed to permit commercial horsepackers to operate in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks this summer as usual. The bill still needs to be considered by the Senate, however.

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By NPT Staff - April 27th, 2012 10:54am

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National Park Week Quiz #7: Word Cube Brain Twister

Have a blank sheet of paper and a pen handy when you tackle this one. Also make sure you are properly caffeinated.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 28th, 2012 9:21am

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