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Easy Park Hikes -- The Cholla Cactus Garden In Joshua Tree National Park

While there are many long-distance hikes you can take in Joshua Tree National Park, sometimes the heat can just be too much. But even if it's the middle of the day, a stroll down the Cholla Cactus Garden path is well-worth your time to learn about these curious cacti.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 21st, 2011 2:14am

Search Continues For Missing Backcountry Skiers in Grand Teton National Park

A search for two missing backcountry skiers at Grand Teton National Park moved into its third day Wednesday as crews got some better weather conditions than what they've had so far.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2011 2:04pm

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National Park Mystery Plant 19: Perhaps It's a Cold?

Two short sentences contain all the clues you need to identify this month's mystery plant.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 20th, 2011 4:15am

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Inn Step With Asheville, The Blue Ridge Parkway’s Premier Place to Pause

Even if you don’t explore the Blue Ridge Parkway’s miles of easy “leg-stretcher” trails, this meandering, 45-mph-motor-trail delivers the explosive bloom of Appalachian spring right through the windshield.

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By Randy Johnson - April 20th, 2011 2:24am

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Save Money On Your Next Visit To More than 100 Units of the National Park System

Interested in saving some money while enjoying the national parks? Click over to Eastern National from the Traveler and you can save 10 percent on your entire purchase of maps, guidebooks, and other interpretive materials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2011 2:08am

Reader Participation Day: Do Rising Gas Prices Have You Reconsidering That National Park Vacation?

With gasoline prices having already soared above $4 a gallon in some parts of the country, and the peak summer driving season yet to come, are you starting to reconsider your summer national park vacation?

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2011 2:02am

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Avalanche Hazards Overshadow Search and Rescue Effort in Grand Teton National Park

An early spring snowstorm that accelerated the threat of avalanches was slowing search efforts in Grand Teton National Park's backcountry for two men who failed to return from a weekend trek as planned.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2011 1:49pm

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Jennifer Pharr Davis Hoping To Thru-Hike Appalachian Trail In Record Time

Jennifer Pharr Davis, who owns the women's record for speed-hiking the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, has set her sights on besting the men's record this summer.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2011 2:39am

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White-Nose Syndrome Confirmed In Bats At New River Gorge National River

Another unit of the National Park System has detected white-nose syndrome in its bat populations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 19th, 2011 2:39am

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Trails I've Hiked: Spruce Flat Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Spruce Flat Falls is one of the hidden gems of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The hike is about a mile each way, not too rugged, but with a bit of a climb. The trail passes through a thicket of Mountain Laurel, which will be in bloom the first week or two in May. It's also a wonderful spot for photography.

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By William Britten - April 19th, 2011 2:22am

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