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Transit System Designed to Reduce Pollution, Congestion at Gettysburg National Military Park

A computerized system is being turned to with hopes it can reduce both pollution and congestion at Gettysburg National Military Park by more smoothly directing visitors to parking areas.

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By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2012 2:57am

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Visit Yellowstone National Park in Winter Through the Lens of Chris Cauble

Wondering what you might encounter during a winter visit to Yellowstone National Park? Check out this short video for a smorgasbord of what awaits you in the park.

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By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2012 2:48am

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National Park Foundation Funding School Field Trips to The National Parks

With hopes of connecting more kids to national parks, the National Park Foundation is underwriting a transportation program to enable classes to take field trips to the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - February 3rd, 2012 2:11am

Wind Cave National Park Rangers Investigating Apparent Poaching Case, $1000 Reward Offered

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for shooting two elk in Wind Cave National Park.

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By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2012 2:38pm

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National Park Mystery Photo 43: What's In Store?

Can you tell us where this photo was taken and what it depicts? We'll give you a hint: It's not wine.

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By Bob Janiskee - February 2nd, 2012 4:47am

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Snake in the Grass: An Everglades Invasion

In Snake in the Grass: An Everglades Invasion, Larry Perez takes us into the green leafy realm of Everglades National Park not in pursuit of the python, but rather in its wake. And it is a wide wake at that.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 2nd, 2012 2:45am

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Summit On The Parks: Where To Now?

It's been a week since the conclusion of America's Summit on National Parks, but in truth the work is just beginning.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 2nd, 2012 2:44am

Snowshoe and Cross-Country Skiing Outings Scheduled for Glacier National Park

If you live close to Glacier National Park, or are thinking of heading there this winter, consider joining a snowshoe or cross-country ski outing sponsored by the Glacier National Park Fund.

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By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2012 2:20am

$4 Million Helps Acquire 385 Acres For Richmond National Battlefield Park

Four million dollars from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund bought at least 385 acres for Richmond National Battlefield Park, a purchase that preserves hallowed ground and is seen as economic development for tourism.

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By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2012 2:10am

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Weighted Lottery Now Open for Private Float Trips Through Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park is now accepting applications for private river trip permits to float the Colorado River through the park during calendar year 2013.

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By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2012 2:07am