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The Big Thicket National Preserve is often called a "Biological Crossroads of North America," and a key component of the Thicket is the longleaf pine. Many of those trees were lost to logging and other human activity prior to the park's establishment, but a recent volunteer effort is helping in a comeback by the trees.

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By Jim Burnett - February 6th, 2011 1:51am

Lecture Series at Fort Frederica National Monument Ranges From Turtles to 18th Century Battles

You can learn about sea turtles and 18th century battles between the British and Spanish over the "debatable land" with a visit to Fort Frederica National Monument in Georgia.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 5th, 2011 2:24am

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Road Work Will Lead To Delays at Capitol Reef National Park in the Coming Months

There's good news and bad news from Capitol Reef National Park. The good news is that they're going to repair the entire 8-mile-long Scenic Drive that heads south from the visitor center. The bad news is that it could lead to delays of up to 30 minutes from now into July.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 5th, 2011 2:05am

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Updated: Regional Director Approves Management Plan For "Addition" Lands at Big Cypress National Preserve

In a decision surely to draw criticism from conservationists, the National Park Service's Southeast regional director today approved a controversial management plan for the "Addition" lands at Big Cypress National Preserve.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 4th, 2011 12:15pm

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Nesting Peregrine Falcons Lead To Trail Closures At Big Bend National Park

Some temporary trail closures have been implemented at Big Bend National Park to give nesting peregrine falcons some peace and quiet.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 4th, 2011 2:47am

Wildlife Experts Joining Calls Of Alarm Over White-Nose Syndrome In Bats

With traces of white-nose syndrome in bat colonies being found further and further west of the Northeast where it was first documented, more and more concern is being raised over the disease's potential to decimate bat species.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 4th, 2011 2:23am

Cedar Breaks National Monument Searching For Wildflower Festival Poster Designs

Though the annual wildflower festival at Cedar Breaks National Monument is months away, officials are searching for a poster design to promote this year's festival.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 4th, 2011 2:03am

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