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Ever Want To Run A National Park Concession? Apply For Blue Ridge Parkway Concessions Contract

If you've ever wanted to get into the national park concessions business, now just might be the time. Officials at the Blue Ridge Parkway are seeking a company to run operations at three locations along the scenic drive.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 23rd, 2012 3:00am

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Interior Secretary Cites "Most Endangered River" As Model Of America's Great Outdoors River Initiative

Apparently top Interior Department officials didn't get the memo: The Chattahoochee River, which Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says is a "model of the America's Great Outdoors River Initiative," is also considered one of the nation's most endangered rivers by American Rivers.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2012 3:00am

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Reader Participation Day: What's The Most Fantastic 20-Mile Ride In The National Parks?

There are plenty of long-distance rides in the National Park System that are fantastic. The 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway is one, and the 105-mile Skyline Drive in Shenandoah Park is another. But where are the best short drives?

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2012 3:00am

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Man Falls 600 Feet To His Death On South Rim Of Grand Canyon National Park

A visitor to Grand Canyon National Park fell approximately 600 feet to his death from the South Rim on Tuesday, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2012 8:08pm

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Traveler's Gear Box: What Protects Your Foot From Your Boot?

What you put between your foot and your boot when hiking, say, down the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, is just as important as the boot you slip your foot into. Which is why I wanted to update you with what's out there on the sock market.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2012 8:26am

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Cedar Breaks National Monument To Open Visitor Services In Time For Memorial Day Weekend

How mild was this past winter in Utah? Mild enough that Cedar Breaks National Monument will be able to open its visitor services in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

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By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2012 3:00am

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Birding In The National Parks: Seen Any Rare Birds Lately?

Birders like to talk about how much we appreciate every bird, even the most common ones we see on the feeder every day, and that may well be true. But the rare birds - the ones that take some blood, sweat, and tears to find - those are the birds that get our hearts racing.

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By Kirby Adams - May 22nd, 2012 3:00am

Traveler's View: International Mountain Bicycling Association Shouldn't Twist Facts To Raise Funds

With hopes of raising money to further its efforts to gain access for biking trails, the International Mountain Bicycling Association is targeting the Traveler as the evil villian.

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By NPT Editors - May 22nd, 2012 6:32pm

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Cape Lookout National Seashore's Horse Population Shows Low Birth Rate, High Mortality Rate

Low birth rates and high mortality rates are combining to keep the growth of the horse herd at Cape Lookout National Seashore flat, according to the seashore's annual horse census.

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By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2012 3:00am

Olympic National Park's Kalaloch Lodge Gets New Concessionaire

In a bit of a surprise, the National Park Service has awarded Delaware North the concessions contract for facilities in the Kalaloch area of Olympic National Park. The 10-year contract includes operation of Kalaloch Lodge in addition to food and beverage services, retail, firewood sales, and fuel sales.

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By David and Kay Scott - May 21st, 2012 9:03am

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