National Parks Traveler

Slipping from the top of the arch into the abyss below was a difficult move that rattled my psyche. Even though the sandstone band I was perched on was not much more than 4 feet wide, it was stable. Putting my faith into the rope cinched to my climbing harness and dropping into the 100-foot void went completely against my desire for self-preservation.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 6th, 2009 5:13am

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Lodging in the Parks: The Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park

What is the most elegant, upscale hotel located in the National Park System? While an argument could be made in favor of several hotels, it is likely that most people would say it is the 4-star-rated Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park.

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By jessstryker - September 6th, 2009 4:21am

What's Brewing in the U.S. Senate In Terms of National Park-Related Legislation?

It's always interesting to watch Congress. Not always pleasant, but always interesting. Why, just take a look at some of the national park-related legislation that has been introduced in the Senate since June alone.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 6th, 2009 4:05am

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More Nesting Site Vandalism At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Yet another act of vandalism has struck nesting grounds at Cape Hatteras National Seashore -- this time involving a turtle nest -- and in turn seashore officials expanded the off-limits boundary area around the site.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 5th, 2009 12:48pm

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiker Dies In Fall Near Odessa Lake

A Colorado woman hiking near Odessa Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park died after falling 25-50 feet into a creek.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 5th, 2009 12:10pm

President Obama Designates September as "National Wilderness Month"

While the National Park System protects wide swathes of officially designated wilderness, there are many, many wilderness-quality acres in the parks that are not so designated, though they are managed as de facto wilderness. President Obama, with hopes Americans would become more familiar with wilderness, has designated September as National Wilderness Month.