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Summer Special: Wildflowers in the National Parks

Summer brings a wealth of flowers to those parks that have enjoyed spring flowers like Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It also brings flowers to Rocky Mountain National Park and the parks in Alaska where the snow is just melting.

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By [email protected] - April 21st, 2011 9:15am

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National Park Mystery Photo 34 Revealed: Did You See Who's In Lockup In The National Park System?

Ok, burlesque is not normally on display within the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 11:54am

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Summer Special: Breathtaking, Bighorns, and Blossoms: Hiking Yellowstone’s Mount Washburn

Wildlife and wildflowers are on display throughout the National Park System. Contributing writer Beth Pratt found ample numbers of both along the Mount Washburn Trail in Yellowstone.

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By Beth Pratt - May 24th, 2011 4:24pm

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Summer Special: Choosing A National Park River To Float

So many rivers and so many different paddling experiences can be found in the National Park System. So how do you figure out which one you want to float on your summer vacation?

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 31st, 2011 8:28am

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Climate Change Expected To Drive Joshua Trees From 90 Percent Of Its Range Within 60-90 Years

By the end of the century, possibly sooner, a hotter climate likely will wipe out Joshua trees from 90 percent of their current range, which includes Joshua Tree National Park, according to U.S. Geological Survey researchers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 31st, 2011 12:54pm

Natinal Park Mystery Photo 34: This Was Taken Inside the National Park System?

OK, burlesque is not normally associated with the National Park System, but there are times...can you name this time and where the photo was taken?

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 11:53am

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Summer Special: Ten National Parks With Lodging For Under $100 Per Night, Tent Not Required

You don't need to sleep in a tent to make a national park visit affordable. Our lodging experts have found 10 national parks where you can book a room for less than $100 a night.

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By David and Kay Scott - March 31st, 2011 6:03am

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Summer Special: Five Favorite Summer Hikes At Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park might look small compared to the expansive Western parks, but that doesn't mean you can find some great hiking in the park.

ACAD-Hiking Guide.pdf

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By Lynn Fantom - April 21st, 2011 9:02am

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Reader Participation Day: What's On Your National Park Bucket List?

What's on your national park bucket list?

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 30th, 2011 3:15am

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Proves Attractive Nesting Grounds For Unusual Turtle

Turtles nesting on the beaches of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is not an unusual occurrence, although when the species in question is an olive ridley turtle the event generates significant attention.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 21st, 2011 8:10am