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In a field that often employs paint brushes and dental picks to unlock fossils from their encasing rock, you'd think explosives would be the last tool paleontologists at Dinosaur National Monument would reach for. But, actually, it can come in quite handy when you have hundreds of tons of overburden to remove.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 6th, 2009 9:51am

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Rooms Available for The Summer At Zion National Park -- At Least Right Now

If you've ever wanted to visit Zion National Park, and stay in Zion Canyon, now is the time to make that reservation. Zion Lodge officials say advance bookings are down, which is good news for travelers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 6th, 2009 4:00am

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National Park Quiz 53: Castles

Castles here, castles there, castles everywhere. If you know your national park castles, you’ll do just fine on this week’s quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write on the whiteboard 100 times: “Medieval castle walls have visually distinctive battlements featuring alternating crenels and merlons.”

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By Bob Janiskee - October 31st, 2011 6:59am

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Mammoth Cave National Park Tours Not Affected By White-Nose Syndrome

White-nose syndrome continues to be a serious problem in many bat populations in eastern states. Fortunately, the disease has not appeared at Mammoth Cave National Park, and the underground tours are continuing as usual.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 6th, 2009 3:17am

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Floods Sweeping Gateways to Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve

Unusually warm weather, coupled with a higher-than-normal snow pack and higher-than-normal ice buildup, is causing flooding problems for the gateway communities of Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 5th, 2009 8:02pm

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New Feature: Email Traveler Stories To Your Friends

To make it easier to share Traveler stories, we've added an "email" button at the bottom of each post.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 5th, 2009 4:07pm

Sign Up Now To Help With BioBlitz At Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

How much life is there at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore? That's a good question, one you can help answer by participating in the lakeshore's 'BioBlitz.' But time is running out to sign up.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 5th, 2009 9:23am

Fire at Historic Many Glacier Chalet at Glacier National Park

The historic Many Glacier Chalet at Glacier National Park was damaged by a fire on Sunday, May 3, 2009. The building was saved thanks to prompt response from a nearby volunteer fire department.

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By Jim Burnett - May 5th, 2009 8:53am

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Stranded Boaters Rescued from the "Narrows" at Zion National Park

Recent attempts by several kayakers to run the area in Zion National Park known as The Narrows were far from successful. Two of the boaters found themselves stranded 800 feet above the canyon floor.

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By Jim Burnett - May 5th, 2009 4:41am

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Reservations Open May 15th for Turtle Watch Program at Canaveral National Seashore

Rangers at Florida's Canaveral National Seashore are providing an unusual opportunity in June to visit undisturbed beaches to watch a loggerhead sea turtle nesting. Space for these conducted trips in June is limited and reservations can be made starting on May 15th.