And March's Winner Is.....Robert A
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Congratulations to Robert A., who came out ahead of a very sizeable pack of qualifiers from March's puzzlers to win a copy of Yosemite & The Southern Sierra Nevada by David Page.
- By NPT Staff - April 13th, 2012 2:50am
National Park Foundation Redesigns Its Website
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A fresh, content-rich makeover has spread across the National Park Foundation's website, providing information on parks in your backyard as well as updates on how the Foundation spends its charitable dollars.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2012 2:23am
What Do You Think Of The National Parks' New Look?
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Well, it's been a week or so. What do you think of the new look of the websites across the National Park System?
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2012 2:11am
Traveler's Gear Box: Trekking Poles
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A set of sticks is a handy thing to have when you're hiking in the National Park System. They take some of the load off your knees, can offer you greater stability, and, in a pinch, can help you pitch your tent. But which set of trekking poles is right for you?
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2012 2:08am
Special Lodging Rates Being Offered At Furnace Creek Resort At Death Valley National Park
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If you've always wanted to stay at the Furnace Creek Resort at Death Valley National Park, there are some specials running through mid-May that can soften the cost of a room a bit.
- By NPT Staff - April 12th, 2012 12:38pm
Sol Duc Hot Springs In Olympic National Park Turns 100, Offers Special Deals
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It might be hard to believe, but the Sol Duc Hot Springs resort in Olympic National Park is enjoying its 100th season this summer, and that means deals for you.
- By NPT Staff - April 12th, 2012 12:24pm
National Park Mystery Photo 48: A Thingie That’s Part of a Set
You need to envision a larger something to make sense of this thingie, which is arrayed with others just like it.
- By Bob Janiskee - April 12th, 2012 5:13am
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Conveys New Communications Center Building to the Parkway
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In late March, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation continued its cascade of contributions to the Parkway by conveying ownership of a new 1,800 square-foot Communications Center building.
- By NPT Staff - April 12th, 2012 2:36am
Traveler's View: National Park Foundation Erred In Licensing Air Fresheners And Tricked Out Trucks
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The National Park Foundation erred in reaching licensing agreements with trucks tricked out for conquering wilderness and air fresheners many associate with bathrooms.