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A popular series of TV commercials asks "What's in your wallet?" but sometimes it's more important to remember what you're carrying next to your wallet. That was certainly the case recently at Grand Teton National Park when a park visitor accidentally set off a canister of bear spray inside a visitor center.

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By Jim Burnett - September 12th, 2011 1:50am

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Chimani Has Added Rocky Mountain National Park To Its Library Of Park Apps

Chimani has added to its library of national park apps with one on Rocky Mountain National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 11th, 2011 2:39am

Buy A Starry Print, Help Friends of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

For the third year running, a spectacular shot of the Milky Way over Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has been snared photographically and reproduced in a beautiful print you can buy. All proceeds are earmarked for Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 11th, 2011 2:19am

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Easy Park Hikes – Bass Lake Trail Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

The busiest weeks for the Blue Ridge Parkway—fall color season—are almost here. If a drive along the scenic roadway is on your calendar, here's a fine stop for an easy walk to stretch your legs and enjoy the view at a slower pace.

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By Jim Burnett - September 11th, 2011 1:24am

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AARP Recognizes Eastern National As Great Place For Workers Over 50 Years Old

Finding a good employer can be tough to do, particularly when the job market is so tight. But for workers over age 50, jobs with Eastern National are great to land, according to AARP.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2011 2:16am

Botanical Artworks Coming To Biscayne National Park

That national parks inspire artists is no surprise. And if you're heading to Biscayne National Park between September 16 and late November, you can see the results of that inspiration at the park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 9th, 2011 2:44am

Duneland Heritage Days Festival Coming To Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Come September 17 and 18 they'll be celebrating Duneland Heritage Days with a festival at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 9th, 2011 2:34am

Major Addition to Petrified Forest National Park May Hold Significant Features

The treasure trove of unique geology and archeology found in Petrified Forest National Park has just grown by the addition of some 26,000 acres to the park. The recent purchase of a privately-owned ranch within the park's authorized boundaries expands the protected area by about twenty-five percent.

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By Jim Burnett - September 9th, 2011 1:12am

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Olympic National Park Officials Kill "Aggressive" Mountain Goat

An "aggressive" mountain goat has been killed by park officials at Olympic National Park, almost a year after another goat fatally gored a hiker in the backcountry.

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