National Parks Traveler

Across the National Park System there are thousands and thousands of buildings, and more than a few are old, often historic, and in need of some serious repairs and upgrades. But how should the National Park Service go about that? At Grand Teton National Park, that's a question officials are getting ready to explore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 3rd, 2011 7:50am

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A Very Old Saber Tooth Cat Fossil Gets a Very Modern CT Scan

Thanks to an alert seven-year-old Junior Ranger and a partnership between Badlands National Park and the Rapid City Regional Hospital, a prehistoric saber tooth cat skull fossil had a seemingly improbable appointment with state-of-the-art 21st century technology for a CT scan.

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By Jim Burnett - February 3rd, 2011 2:15am

National Park Quiz 91: Hearts

Our quiz theme this month is apropos of February-the-Valentine- month. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we'll make you buy the quizmeister a big box of chocolates. Cream centers.

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By Bob Janiskee - February 29th, 2012 12:21pm

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North Carolina Politicians Ask Interior Secretary To Allow More ORV Access At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Three members of North Carolina's congressional delegation have asked Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to find a way to allow increased off-road vehicle access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore.