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Hiker Injured by Grizzly Bear at Glacier National Park

A hiker was injured by a grizzly bear in the Many Glacier area at Glacier National Park on Friday. The the 50-year male hiker was hiking alone on the trail from Many Glacier to Piegan Pass when he encountered a sow grizzly with one sub-adult at about 12 noon on Friday.

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By Jim Burnett - August 6th, 2011 1:50pm

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One Killed, Five Injured By Lightning Strike at Grand Canyon National Park

A German tourist has been killed and five others injured by a lightning strike on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 5th, 2011 8:32am

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Lawsuit Seeks Full Environmental Review Of "Fracking" Near Delaware Water Gap NRA, Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River

Concerns over how "fracking" for natural gas might impact Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and the Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River have led to a lawsuit seeking a full environmental review of the operations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 5th, 2011 8:20am

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Campground at Natural Bridges National Monument To Close So Crews Can Install New Toilets

The sweet smell of technology will force closure of the campground at Natural Bridges National Monument for 10 days later this month as crews install new toilet systems.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 5th, 2011 8:19am

Glacier Bay National Park Officials Propose To Hold 2012 Cruise Ship Quotas Level With 2011

Glacier Bay National Park officials are proposed to hold the line on cruise ship quotas in 2012 at 2011 levels.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 5th, 2011 8:19am

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Technology Making It Easy For Kayakers To Determine Wave Heights At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

No word yet if there's an app for it, but if you have a computer you can quickly check on the wave heights at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore if you're planning a paddling trip there.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 4th, 2011 2:36am

Interior, Wyoming Officials Reach Agreement On Hunting Wolves; Critics Say It Will Be Devastating

An agreement reached by officials from the Interior Department and the state of Wyoming, if allowed to stand, would make Yellowstone National Park a sanctuary for wolves. Most elsewhere in the state the animals could be shot on sight under the plan.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 4th, 2011 2:18am

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National Park Foundation Offers To Match, Up To $2 Million, Donations For Flight 93 National Memorial

With a need for $10 million to finish the Flight 93 National Memorial, the National Park Foundation is offering a match of up to $2 million with hopes of spurring private donations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 4th, 2011 2:01am

National Park Travelers Club To Meet in Washington, D.C.

The National Park Travelers Club, a diverse group of nearly 800 national parks enthusiasts representing almost every state and multiple foreign countries, will hold its 9th annual convention from August 4-9 in Washington, D.C.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 3rd, 2011 2:39am

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National Park Road Trip 2011: Lodging At Mammoth Cave National Park

A stay at Mammoth Cave National Park marked the final stop on David and Kay Scott's legendary tour of parks, and it delivered some interesting lodging news.

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By David and Kay Scott - August 3rd, 2011 2:37am

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