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Results of third quarter contributions from specialty license plate sales to the non-profit Friends of the Smokies have been announced by the State of Tennessee, and the good news couldn't have come at a better time. Revenue for organizations that assist the park was impacted by the recent government shutdown, so rising sales from vehicle tags will help with lost retail sales.

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By Jim Burnett - October 29th, 2013 3:23am

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Photography In The Parks: What's In Your Camera Bag?

What goes into Rebecca Latson's camera bag? We asked her that, and other, questions, with hopes the answers will benefit us all.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 29th, 2013 3:04am

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Cumberland Island National Seashore Seeking Comment On Fire Management Plan

Cumberland Island National Seashore officials are seeking public feedback on their draft fire management plan, which calls for a variety of approaches to battling wildfire on the island, including the use of "mechanical tools" inside designated wilderness.

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By NPT Staff - October 29th, 2013 2:11am

If You Work For The National Park Service, You Should Be A Traveler Member...

National Parks Traveler is the only website dedicated to offering fresh editorial content on the National Park System to a global readership every day of the year. If you work in that system, we want your support as Traveler members.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 28th, 2013 3:11am

Road Construction At Arches National Park

If you're heading to Arches National Park this fall or next spring, you just might run into road construction in the park.

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By NPT Staff - October 28th, 2013 2:48am

Ellis Island Immigration Museum Reopens A Year After Major Damage From Hurricane Sandy

Millions of Americans can trace their roots to ancestors who first entered this country through Ellis Island, and a year after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on the island, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum is reopening to visitors

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By Jim Burnett - October 28th, 2013 2:45am

Time To Apply For Rocky Mountain National Park's Artist-In-Residence Program

Got some artistic talent that fed best when you're surrounded by national park splendor? Then apply for one of the slots in Rocky Mountain National Park's 2014 Artist-in-Residence program.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 28th, 2013 2:41am

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Continuing To Recover From September Storm

More than a month after a storm battered Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas crews are still assessing and repairing damage to the trail system.

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By NPT Staff - October 27th, 2013 2:56am

Walking Le Chemin De St. Jacques In France - Part 1

Le Chemin de St.Jacques in France, also the Grand Route 65, is a pilgrimage and hike, a segment of the El Camino de Santiago. You walk through forests and villages and past farms. This is part 1 of the 440-mile trail.

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By [email protected] - October 27th, 2013 2:35am

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park To Burn 400 Acres Near Cataloochee

Smoky conditions likely will be found around Cataloochee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the next few weeks as park crews work on burning through 400 acres of landscape.