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Aviation safety has come a long way in the past half-century, and many of the improvements were spurred by a tragic mid-air collision which occurred in 1956 over Grand Canyon National Park. Earlier this month, the site of what was then the nation's worst civilian air accident was designated as a National Historic Landmark.

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By Jim Burnett - April 30th, 2014 2:49am

Essential Paddling Guide: Prime Paddling Spots, Southwest

Rivers run fast and tumbling throughout the National Park System, there are streams with lazy meanders, and placid lakes perfect for dipping a paddle. This diversity poses a delightful dilemma when you have the urge to float and paddle. What follows is just a sampling of the experiences that await you, whether you have hundreds of watery miles under your paddle, or are looking for calm waters to take your youngsters

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 30th, 2014 2:37am

Artist-In-Residence In The Parks

Perhaps the best program in the National Park System for artistic types are the Artist-in-Residence programs that many parks offer for writers, photographers, painters and sketchers. And here's a website that can direct you to those programs.

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By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2014 2:07am

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Missing Family Found In Congaree National Park

A father and his two children missing in the swampy backwoods of Congaree National Park were found shortly after sunrise Tuesday and rescued by rangers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 29th, 2014 7:58am

Photography In The National Parks: Capturing Spring

Springtime is a great time to take photos in the national parks, but are you prepared for that task? Rebecca Latson has some suggestions for what you need to consider before heading off into the parks.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 29th, 2014 3:03am

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Cave Tours At Timpanogos Cave National Monument Begin May 10

Got a hankering to head underground? Cave tours at Timpanogos Cave National Monument in Utah begin on May 10 for the summer season.

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By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2014 2:21am

Firefly Viewing At Great Smoky Mountains National Park Set For June 4-11

Growing up, chasing fireflies was a popular after-dusk summertime activity. But our fireflies didn't blink in unison, which is what makes the fireflies at Great Smoky Mountains National Park such a big deal.

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By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2014 2:16am

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Help Clean Up New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Lend a hand and take some pride on May 10 by volunteering at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in Massachusetts to get the park ready for the summer season.

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By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2014 2:05am

Individual Falls About 400 Feet To Death At Grand Canyon National Park

An individual fell about 400 feet to their death from Mather Point at Grand Canyon National Park on Monday afternoon.

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By NPT Staff - April 28th, 2014 5:07pm

UPDATE: Search Under Way For Father, Two Kids In Congaree National Park

Some 80 searchers working their way Monday through the swampy backcountry of Congaree National Park in search of a father and his two young children who were reported missing nearly 48 hours earlier.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 28th, 2014 4:42pm

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