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Historic Preservation In The National Park System And The 1916 National Park Service Act, Part I

It took a natural resource issue of epic proportions—the proposal to dam Yosemite National Park’s magnificent Hetch Hetchy Valley—to spark what would become a prolonged campaign to establish a central federal office to administer the national parks.

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By Richard West Sellars - July 30th, 2012 2:28am

New Booklet Tracks World Heritage Sites Across The National Park System

There are a surprising number of World Heritage Sites in the National Park System. A new booklet tracks them and explains why they carry this distinction.

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By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2012 2:11am

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West Virginia Sisters Amass More Than 700 Junior Ranger Badges During Their Travels

Anyone wondering how today's youth view the national parks would have gotten some insights if they visited Bryce Canyon National Park recently. They might have encountered three sisters from West Virginia who have amassed more than 600 Junior Ranger badges between them.

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By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2012 2:06am

Parks Beyond Borders: Ireland's Best National Parks, Germany Funds Namibian Parks, Rain Damage in Canada And Kenya

Parks Beyond Borders: Ireland's Best National Parks, Germany Funds Namibian Parks, Canada Spring Damage

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By Randy Johnson - July 29th, 2012 7:25am

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Pedaling In The Parks: A Morning Ride To Devils Tower National Monument

The 3-mile-long pedal from the entrance station at Devils Tower National Monument to the base of the rocky tooth is all uphill, a constant reminder that nothing worthwhile is ever easily attained.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2012 2:49am

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Theodore Roosevelt National Park Now Has Its Own Page On The Traveler

You can add Theodore Roosevelt National Park to the list of national parks that have their own "mini-guide" on the Traveler. Visit these pages and you'll find information on hiking, lodging, camping, birding, and more.

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By NPT Staff - July 29th, 2012 2:45am

Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park With Insider Tips From Friends Of The Smokies

Planning a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Use these insider tips from Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to help make the trip memorable.

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By NPT Staff - July 29th, 2012 2:33am

Cameron Sholly Named New Associate Director To Guide NPS Visitor and Resource Protection

National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis today named Cameron (Cam) Sholly as the Associate Director for Visitor and Resource Protection.

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By NPT Staff - July 28th, 2012 2:38am

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National Park Mystery Spot 46 Revealed: Oh Shenandoah!

General Early Lost the battle.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 27th, 2012 5:00am

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Public Will Get Opportunity in October To Comment On Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Plan

How best to manage wilderness areas in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks will be the topic for public conversation come October, when the parks seek input on preliminary draft alternatives for their Wilderness Stewardship Plan.

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By NPT Staff - July 27th, 2012 2:56am

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