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Spend Your October Weekends Visiting Mabry Mill Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

If you live close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, you might consider visiting Mabry Mill on weekends this month to enjoy programs ranging from making apple butter to basket-making demonstrations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:49pm

The Ozark Hellbender, Found In Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Declared Endangered By USFWS

The Ozark Hellbender, the largest member of the salamander family, today was designated as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 5th, 2011 11:49am

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National Park Mystery Spot 29: You Need to Go Down to Go In

What does Tinker Bell have to do with Tolkien? Work through this month's Mystery Spot puzzle and find out.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 6:34am

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Who Killed Mountain Lion Associated With Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area?

California authorities are trying to apprehend the individual or individuals responsible for killing a mountain lion believed to have genetic ties to Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 5th, 2011 3:00am

California Coastal Commission Questions Drakes Bay Oyster Co. On Trash In Point Reyes National Seashore

Barely a week after Point Reyes National Seashore officials released a draft environmental analysis assessing whether an oyster company is harming the seashore's waters, allegations have been made that the company has been dumping debris in the waters.

California Coastal Commission-Drakes Bay.pdf

California Coastal Commission 12-09 letter.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 5th, 2011 4:02pm

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Shiloh National Military Park Doing Away With Entrance Fees

You'll no longer be charged to visit Shiloh National Military Park. You read that right. The park administration has decided to do away with entrance fees because of the multiple entry points in the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:49pm

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Reader Participation Day: Where Do You Go To See Fall Colors In The National Parks...And To Flee the Crowds?

It's easy to name colorful parks come fall. Acadia National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Shenandoah National Park are just three. But where do you go to see spectacular fall colors...without the crowds?

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 5th, 2011 3:00am

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It's That Time Again. Shenandoah National Park Sets Facility Closing Dates

Yes, the weather is gorgeous, and the fall colors haven't yet peaked, but the folks at Shenandoah National Park are glancing at the calendar and will be closing some facilities in the not too distant future.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:49pm

Grand Canyon National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area To Celebrate Earth Science Week

Earth Science week is on its way, and at least two units of the National Park System are marking it with activities for the entire family.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2015 4:49pm

Ozark National Scenic Riverways, A River System At Risk, Part II

Earlier this year Ozark National Scenic National Riverways was named to American River's list of Most Endangered Rivers. In part two of her article Susan Flader, who long taught in the University of Missouri-Columbia History Department, looks at many of the problems the riverways faces.

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By Susan Flader - October 4th, 2011 11:29am