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Cost Of Firefighting On Public Lands This Summer Expected To Run Nearly Half-A-Billion Dollars Over Budget

Hot, dry weather and prolonged drought in some parts of the West have federal officials expecting to spend nearly $500 million more than they're budgeted for fighting wildfires this summer.

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By NPT Staff - May 2nd, 2014 3:22am

Photographer Hoping To Document Sites With Potential To Be Included In National Park System

A Washington-based photographer is hoping to spend six months on the road documenting sites across the United States that he believes have the potential to be included in the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - May 2nd, 2014 2:53am

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Yellowstone National Park, The Video

Most of us carry cameras (in some form) to the national parks with us, and some carry videocameras. An Italian traveler who visited Yellowstone National Park had his video gear with him, and came away with the following 8-minute production.

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By NPT Staff - May 2nd, 2014 2:10am

Traveler's Gear Box: The Vivitar DVR 787HD Sports Camera

As a professional photographer I've used a lot of equipment over four decades and recently had a chance to try out the new Vivitar Sports Camera (DVR787HD).

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By Patrick Cone - May 1st, 2014 3:14am

Grand Teton National Park Given OK To Rehabilitate Jenny Lake Area

A multi-million-dollar plan to rehabilitate the Grand Teton National Park's Jenny Lake area, with improvements to hiking, camping, and boating areas, has been approved by the National Park Service's Intermountain Region director.

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By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2014 2:50am

Roadwork Will Slow Travel Through Grand Teton National Park This Summer

Note to self: Plan for travel delays while driving through Grand Teton National Park this summer.

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By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2014 2:27am

Arizona Woman Identified As Victim Of Fall At Grand Canyon National Park

A 45-year-old Arizona woman has been identified as the victim of a fall from the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

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By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2014 9:59am

59 National Parks By The Bubble

How do you count the 59 national parks by state? Perhaps you need the following bubble diagram.

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By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2014 3:47am

Site Of 1956 Collision Of Two Airlines Over Grand Canyon National Park Receives National Historic Landmark Status

Aviation safety has come a long way in the past half-century, and many of the improvements were spurred by a tragic mid-air collision which occurred in 1956 over Grand Canyon National Park. Earlier this month, the site of what was then the nation's worst civilian air accident was designated as a National Historic Landmark.

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By Jim Burnett - April 30th, 2014 2:49am

Essential Paddling Guide: Prime Paddling Spots, Southwest

Rivers run fast and tumbling throughout the National Park System, there are streams with lazy meanders, and placid lakes perfect for dipping a paddle. This diversity poses a delightful dilemma when you have the urge to float and paddle. What follows is just a sampling of the experiences that await you, whether you have hundreds of watery miles under your paddle, or are looking for calm waters to take your youngsters

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 30th, 2014 2:37am