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The Birth of the National Park Service: The Founding Years, 1913-33

This is a book I wish I had read many years ago. Told by Horace M. Albright not long before his death, it’s a recounting of the establishment years of the National Park Service told by one of the two men who literally created it and rightfully became legends in its history.

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By Lee Dalton - August 16th, 2011 2:31am

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Yosemite National Park Officials Release Ideas For Rehab Work Along Tioga Road

Yosemite National Park officials have developed a draft plan for addressing much-needed improvements to the Tioga Road.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 16th, 2011 2:24am

Bryce Canyon National Park To Explore Ways To Expand Transportation Options

Bryce Canyon National Park, which has offered visitors a shuttle system since 2000, is launching work on a new transportation plan.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 15th, 2011 2:47am

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Cumberland Island National Seashore Now Offering Interpretive Tours By Van and Open-Air Tram

Exploring Cumberland Island National Seashore off the Georgia coast is a little easier now that the park has begun offering interpretive tours via van and open-air tram.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 15th, 2011 2:22am

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Traveler's Checklist: Petersburg National Battlefield

Virginia has plenty of Civil War battlefields, many of which are part of the National Park System. One that seems to rise above others, though, is Petersburg National Battlefield, which history has left with a massive crater from a poorly executed Union attack.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 15th, 2011 2:04am

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Rocky Mountain National Park Visitors Encouraged To Ride The Shuttle

With hopes of easing congestion around Estes Park, and making it easier for visitors to negotiate their park, Rocky Mountain National Park officials are testing out a shuttle system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 15th, 2011 2:02am

Shutting Down Small-town Post Offices Could Make Things Tough For Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers

How far are you willing to go out of your way for a meal? For Appalachian National Scenic Trail thru-hikers, that question could take on more relevance if the U.S. Postal Service closes down some of its smaller operations in a cost-saving move.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 14th, 2011 2:48am

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Where Can You Enjoy The Best Wildlife Experiences In the National Park System?

Here at the Traveler we put our heads together to come up with a list of where best to watch wildlife in the National Park System. We're sure you can help us grow this list.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 14th, 2011 2:41am

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Yosemite & The Southern Sierra Nevada

There are times when one national park jaunt could entail several national parks, and so you think you'll need several guidebooks to the parks on your itinerary. Well, if you're heading to the High Sierra parks of Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, there's just one book you really need.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 14th, 2011 2:29am

Rare Bird At Channel Islands National Park: First California Common Murre Chicks In 100 Years

They really do have a rare bird at Channel Islands National Park: For the first time in a century biologists have spotted California Common Murre chicks on one of the park's islands.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 14th, 2011 2:24am