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When You're Done Paddling In The Buffalo National River, Take A Hike

Though it's a "national river," the forests surrounding the Buffalo National River have quite a few options for getting out and stretching the legs. Indeed, hiking in the upper Buffalo National River can be your Arkansas ‘Walk in the Woods."

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By NPT Staff - May 8th, 2012 2:51am

Birding In The National Parks: Grab A Field Guide, There Are Many!

Finding the birds and getting some good glass (binoculars, scope, or camera) on them is only half the battle of birding. Once you see the birds, you then have to identify them. In other words, you need a field guide or six!

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By Kirby Adams - May 8th, 2012 2:33am

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Camping In The Parks: Big Creek Campground At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Only a few miles from I-40, Big Creek Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a quiet place to place your tent. Walk up Big Creek Trail to a great swimming hole.

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By [email protected] - May 8th, 2012 2:24am

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Where Can You See Wildlife Right Now: Banker Horses At Cape Lookout National Seashore

Got a thing for horses? Visit Shackleford Banks when you travel to Cape Lookout National Seashore to see horses descended from Spanish stallions brought to the New World centuries ago.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 8th, 2012 2:18am

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Discriminating Explorer: Get on the Road to Damascus! Trail Days 2012 Hikes in May 18th-20th

Trail Days 2012 hikes in to Damascus, VA May 18-20th—and this nationally significant Appalachian Trail fest is a great time to discover "Trail Town USA." Don't miss Virginia's nearby highest peak, Mount Rogers, the explosively popular Virgina Creeper bike trail, and sophisticated Abingdon, just named an Appalachian Trail Community. All-in-all, a best-kept secret destination.

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By Randy Johnson - May 7th, 2012 4:39am

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Volunteers Helped Make National Park Week A Success

Across the nation, people took to the national parks in late-April not only to visit, but also to roll up their sleeves. They worked on projects to improve the parks and help others learn about these special places.

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By NPT Staff - May 7th, 2012 2:40am

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Death Of National Christmas Tree Has National Park Service Eyeing A Successor

The National Christmas Tree, located on the Ellipse south of the White House, has been lost due to complications resulting from transplant shock according to the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - May 7th, 2012 2:33am

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Trails I've Hiked: Hammock Hills Nature Trail, Cape Hatteras National Seashore

The Hammock Hills Nature Trail is an 0.8-mile meander through a young maritime forest with great views of Pamlico Sound.

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By Randy Johnson - May 7th, 2012 2:22am

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Worth Fighting For

Did the National Park Service blame the messenger for the message in the case of Robert Danno?

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 7th, 2012 2:13am

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Parks Beyond Borders: Global National Park News—Alberta National Park Budget Cuts Illustrate Angst Across Canada

Parks Beyond Borders: Global National Park News

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By Randy Johnson - May 6th, 2012 9:01am