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Chair Of House Subcommittee On National Parks Calls Parks, Other Federal Lands Unconstitutional

U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, who chairs the House subcommittee that oversees national parks and other federal lands, says it is unconstitutional for the federal government to own those tracts.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 2:38am

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BioBlitz Turns Up More Than 850 Previously Undetected Species in Saguaro National Park

Do you ever wonder what we know about the world around us? The somewhat recent phenomenon known as "BioBlitzes" is rewriting what we know about the natural world that resides in national parks. In some cases, what we didn't know can appear astounding.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 2:21am

Elk Hunter In Grand Teton National Park Injured By Bear

A Wyoming man hunting elk in Grand Teton National Park was attacked by a bear Sunday, but managed to call for help after the bear left the area.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 30th, 2011 6:46pm

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National Park Service Honors Top Ranger, Volunteers

A ranger from Grand Canyon National Park and a wounded Iraq war veteran who found healing at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area have been honored by the National Park Service for their commitment to the parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 30th, 2011 2:55am

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Statue Of Liberty's 125th Birthday Feted, Then Lady Liberty Was Closed For Renovations

It was a birthday party that both brought to mind the long friendship between France and the United States as well as the greeting the Statue of Liberty provided seemingly endless lines of immigrants who believed they could strike a new life in America.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 30th, 2011 2:30am

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Badger Pass Ski Area In Yosemite National Park Eyeing Mid-December Opening

The Badger Pass Ski Area in Yosemite National Park is scheduled to open December 16, if the snow gods allow.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 30th, 2011 2:07am

Winter Film Festival Slated For Women's Rights National Historical Park in New York

There's more to Women's Rights National Historical Park than meets the eye. For instance, visit the park this winter and you'll be able to learn something about Mount Rainier National Park, or August Saint-Gaudens, or even Rosie the Riveter.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 29th, 2011 2:17am

House Oversight Committee Looking Into Point Reyes National Seashore's Handling Of Oyster Farm Future

Questionable actions the staff of Point Reyes National Seashore has taken towards the Drakes Bay Oyster Co. have drawn the attention of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which is launching an investigation into the fate of the oyster company.

2011-10-20 DEI to Salazar-DOI - oysters due 11-4 11-7.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 28th, 2011 9:45am

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Zion National Park Officials Debating How To Improve Wilderness Permitting System

There's nothing quite worse for backcountry travelers than facing long lines to gain a permit to head on their trek. That's one of the problems at Zion National Park, and officials there are debating how they can improve their permitting system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 28th, 2011 2:56am

Widow of Man Mauled By Grizzly Sues Federal Government For Wrongful Death, Negligence

A woman whose husband was mauled to death by a grizzly bear near Yellowstone National Park shortly after it had been sedated by wildlife biologists is suing the federal government for $5 million, saying the biologists failed to adequately monitor the bear and warn area residents of their work.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 28th, 2011 2:32am

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