National Parks Traveler

September 4th, the popular National Park Exploration Video Series releases "The Great Smoky Mountains: Crown Jewel of the Appalachians." The video's on-camera guide is Randy Johnson, Traveler's travel editor and author of "Best Easy Day Hikes of Great Smokies." Our 10-minute video preview showcases why the Smokies is such a great place to hike.

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By Randy Johnson - August 29th, 2012 2:40am

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Head Into The Wilderness Of Theodore Roosevelt National Park This Sunday

If you're planning to be in North Dakota this coming weekend, celebrate the Labor Day holiday with a hike into the backcountry of Theodore Roosevelt National Park on Sunday.

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

Pompey's Pillar And The Last Trace Of Lewis and Clark

Pompey's Pillar National Monument in southern Montana marks the only remaining place along the Lewis and Clark trail where one of 13 inscriptions Capt. Lewis reportedly made two centuries ago remains.

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By David and Kay Scott - August 29th, 2012 2:20am

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Deadly Hantavirus Claims Second Victim Who Visited Yosemite National National Park

A second fatality tied to hantavirus possibly contracted in Yosemite National Park has been confirmed, leading to a search for visitors who stayed in the "Signature Tent Cabins" at Curry Village this summer.

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By NPT Staff - August 28th, 2012 8:56am

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Birding In The National Parks: Pledge To Fledge A New Birder!

Pledge to Fledge: Take a friend birding in a national park of your choice.

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By Kirby Adams - August 28th, 2012 2:59am

Start Planning For The Shenandoah Scramble!

Take a hike and help out the Shenandoah National Park Trust. You can do that on September 22 when the annual Shenandoah Scramble takes off!

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By NPT Staff - August 28th, 2012 2:20am

Mount Rainier, North Cascades, And Olympic National Parks Share $300,000 In Grants

More than a quarter-million-dollars worth of grants have been distributed to Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic national parks from Washington's National Park Fund, which has contributed more than $1.4 million to the parks during the past five years.

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By NPT Staff - August 28th, 2012 2:12am

Wireless Allows Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site To Connect With Classrooms

Thanks to the arrival of wireless technology, an early 19th century setting on the plains of North Dakota can be transmitted to 21st century classrooms across the country.

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By NPT Staff - August 28th, 2012 2:08am

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