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Cracks Caused By Earthquake Closes Washington Monument

Engineers are taking another look at the Washington Monument today to determine whether any cracks caused by Tuesday's earthquake created structural problems with the iconic monument in Washington, D.C.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 24th, 2011 8:27am

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Cape Cod National Seashore Featured On New "American Treasures" Stamp From The Postal Service

An iconic scene of summer -- sailing off the shores of Cape Cod National Seashore -- has been immortalized in the latest addition to the Postal Service's American Treasures stamp series.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 24th, 2011 2:48am

Reader Participation Day: Are you a VIP (Volunteer in the Parks)?

Volunteers are an integral part of the functioning in national parks. We want to know if you're a Volunteer In the Parks.

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By [email protected] - August 24th, 2011 2:41am

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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Releases Plan To Repair ORV Trails

A plan to repair off-road vehicle routes in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve has been released by the National Park Service, which will need to find an estimated $4 million to have the work performed.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 24th, 2011 2:05am

How Many Bison in Yellowstone National Park?

The winter of 2010-2011 was considerably snowier than usual across much of the West, but how did that affect animals such as the bison in Yellowstone National Park? Scientists have released the results from the park's annual summer bison population, and it offers some answers.

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By Jim Burnett - August 24th, 2011 1:21am

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Authorities Investigating Deaths of Two Visitors To Joshua Tree National Park

Authorities are investigating the deaths of a man and woman found in a rugged section of Joshua Tree National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 23rd, 2011 4:37pm

Learn How To Sculpt In The Shadow Of Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Through the month of September you can learn how to sculpt at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 23rd, 2011 2:18am

Birding In the Parks: Reviewing Binoculars from Vanguard

The truly essential items for the birder’s or wildlife watcher’s gearbox are few, but binoculars are pretty difficult to do without.

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By Kirby Adams - August 23rd, 2011 2:01am

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Bat Night Events On August 27 at Mammoth Cave National Park and Around the World

This year has been designated as International Year of the Bat, and August 27 was chosen as International Bat Night. Mammoth Cave National Park is one of the sites around the world holding special activities to focus attention on these unusual and important animals.

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By Jim Burnett - August 23rd, 2011 1:53am

New "Puppy Cam" Features Sled Dog Pups at Denali National Park and Preserve

Denali National Park and Preserve is the only national park in America with a working sled dog kennel. It's hard to beat a puppy when it comes to the "aaaw factor," and thanks to a new on-line "Puppy Cam," fans of sleds dogs can now enjoy live views of young canines at the park's kennels.

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By Jim Burnett - August 23rd, 2011 1:27am

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