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By just about any measure, Capitol Reef National Park in south-central Utah is a sleeper. It falls in the shadow, largely, of the state's four other national parks. And for most people, a visit to the Fruita orchards, campground, and visitor center is the long and short of their experience with Capitol Reef.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2013 2:49am

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Next Time You’re Looking For Lodging During Your National Park Vacation, Consider A Dude Ranch

How many times have you started planning your national park vacation, only to suddenly and regretfully realize that you started too late and all the lodgings inside the park are booked for the dates you wanted to travel? Well, perhaps you should consider staying at a dude ranch near one of the national parks on your itinerary.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 24th, 2013 2:45am

Wildfire Skirts Scotty's Castle At Death Valley National Park

A wildfire approached Scotty's Castle in Death Valley National Park, but firefighters managed to keep the flames from reaching the historic complex.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2013 5:12pm

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Democratic Congressman Laments Impact Of Budget Sequestration On National Parks

Just ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend, the traditional kickoff to summer, a Democratic congressman has released a report pointing to how the budget sequestration has impacted the National Park System, citing reduced search-and-rescue capabilities in some parks to dirtier restrooms in others.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2013 9:45am

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More Road Work In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

More road work -- relatively straightforward paving, not reconstruction -- is coming to Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2013 2:39am

Traveler's Gear Box: Osprey's Volt And Viva Series Packs

Just in time for high school graduation, or maybe even Father's Day, comes the Volt backpack from Osprey.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2013 2:31am

Ecological Balance Benefits Rare Fox At Channel Islands National Park

A story about pigs, foxes, and golden eagles might sound like it was pulled from Aesop's Fables, but at Channel Islands National Park it's one of how ecological balance has rescued one species from possibly vanishing forever.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2013 2:24am

Inspector General Finds Yosemite National Park Staff Responded Appropriately To 2012 Hantavirus Outbreak

An investigation into the deadly hantavirus outbreak in Yosemite National Park last year has concluded that the park's staff acted appropriately in responding and managing the matter.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2013 2:58am

Mesa Verde National Park To Serve As Backdrop For Photography Workshop This Fall

While you can learn a lot from reading Traveler's twice-monthly photography columns by Deby Dixon and Rebecca Latson, sometimes you just need to get out into the field to hone your skills. And you'll have that chance this fall in Mesa Verde National Park.