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Grand Canyon National Park Lookout Tower That Ed Abbey Spent Time on Among Four Added to Historic Register

Would Ed Abbey approve? A Grand Canyon National Park fire lookout tower he spent quite some time on has been added to the National Historic Lookout Register.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2009 3:32am

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Yet Another River Accident on the Snake in Grand Teton National Park

In what's getting to be a disturbing occurrence, there's been yet another accident involving paddlers on the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park. Fortunately, as with the two other mishaps this summer, no one was seriously injured in the latest incident.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2009 4:17pm

Greenpeace Activists Face Slew of Charges For Their Stunt At Mount Rushmore National Memorial

A recent publicity stunt by Greenpeace activists at Mount Rushmore National Memorial has produced a slew of charges against the activists that could lock them up for quite a while and prove quite costly.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2009 9:58am

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Errant Boater Hits Bridge, Forcing Closure of a Section of the Colonial Parkway

An unusual hit and run crash involving a boater and a bridge has forced the closure of a section of the Colonial Parkway in Virginia. Officials at Colonial National Historical Park say part of the road between Jamestown and Williamsburg will be closed indefinitely.

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By Jim Burnett - July 27th, 2009 4:23am

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Zion National Park to Mark 100th Birthday This Friday

If you've already made plans to be in Zion National Park this coming Friday you'll be able to join in celebrating the park's 100th birthday. And if you haven't made plans, think about altering your schedule.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2009 3:49am

Traveler's Checklist: Grand Teton National Park

The question of "what" to at Grand Teton National Park is relatively easily to answer. The more difficult question is "when" to do it. Here are some thoughts on both those questions from the Traveler.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 27th, 2009 3:36am

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Electrified Bearproofing Device Nearly Kills Little Girl at Delaware Water Gap

A seven-year old girl visiting Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area has survived a near-death experience after stepping on an electrified device installed to ward off bears.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 26th, 2009 1:55pm

“Uncle Bob,” Said Brian, “I Would Really, Really Like to See Fort Sumter”

Nephew Brian, a Civil War fan of the first order, was keen to see Fort Sumter. So when he visited me in my South Carolina home, we jumped in my car, drove to Charleston, boarded a boat, and headed into the harbor. And there he saw Fort Sumter.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 26th, 2009 4:30am

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Floating Through Life on the Rio Grande And Big Bend National Park

We don’t expect adventure on a flatwater river, but sometimes it just happens.

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By Claire M. Walter - July 26th, 2009 4:04am

Around the Park System: Family Camping in Kings Canyon, Road Update from Mount Rainier, Science in Glacier

With the summer season well under way, there's lots going on in the National Park System. At Kings Canyon National Park there are two family camping weekends coming up, at Mount Rainer National Park the Stevens Pass Road is about to reopen, and at Glacier National Park there are some great science programs for visitors to enjoy.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 26th, 2009 3:32am