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Remember, No Mardis Gras Beads or Dry Ice While Floating at Niobrara National Scenic River

Planning to spend some time paddling at Niobrara National Scenic River this summer? Don't forget your sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, and PFD. Oh, and leave the Mardi gras beads, dry ice, and Styrofoam cups and coolers at home.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2009 10:45am

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New Shuttle Service Debuts at Valley Forge National Historical Park

Visitors to Valley Forge National Historical Park now have a new way to enjoy the area: the park is experimenting with a free shuttle around the park through the end of August.

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By Jim Burnett - May 25th, 2009 4:11am

Take a Hike In Shenandoah National Park to Celebrate National Trails Day

National Trails Day falls on Saturday, June 6, and the folks at Shenandoah National Park have plenty of ways for you to celebrate.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2009 3:45am

Aerial Search Continuing for Missing Coloradan On Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve

Favorable flying conditions allowed searchers to spend more than 10 hours in the air Saturday looking for a Coloradan missing on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve, but there's still no sign of him.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2009 11:23am

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All Major Roads at Yellowstone National Park Open for the Season

All major roads leading to and within Yellowstone National Park are opening for the Memorial Day holiday weekend—and for the summer season. There will some construction delays beginning in late May.

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By Jim Burnett - May 24th, 2009 4:20am

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Visitation Jumps in April at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Perhaps the weather was nicer than usual, maybe it was because Easter showed up in April, but whatever the reason visitation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park was up by double-digits in April.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2009 4:05am

Mules In Grand Canyon National Park: Should They Stay?

Mules in Grand Canyon National Park. They can be a bane, and they can be a beast of burden that makes your trek down into the abyss somewhat easier. Now park officials want to know if mules should continue to be utilized in the Grand Canyon.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2009 3:47am

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Still No Sign of Missing Climber on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve

A second day of searching has failed to turn up any sign of a missing climber on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park, and rangers plan to continue the search through the weekend.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2009 9:57am

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Dead Carp at Lake Mohave Make This Memorial Day Memorable for Wrong Reason

Lake Mohave is one of two large reservoirs at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Memorial Day weekend is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for the park, but this year's holiday has an unwelcome wrinkle for visitors to Lake Mohave: dead carp.

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By Jim Burnett - May 23rd, 2009 9:51am

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Creature Feature: Synchronous Fireflies Work Their Magic at Great Smoky

What some call the most beautiful mating ritual on the planet takes place at Great Smoky Mountains National Park in June when synchronous fireflies do their thing.

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By Bob Janiskee - May 23rd, 2009 4:30am