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What would you do if you were in charge of the largest waterfront property in New York City? Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, New York Mayor Bloomberg and other dignitaries gathered earlier this week in New York City to discuss some possible answers to that question, and they involve plans to transform Gateway National Recreation Area into an "iconic urban national park."

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By Jim Burnett - June 17th, 2011 1:53am

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Collapse of Snow Bridge Traps Hiker At Sequoia National Park

A woman training for an ultra-marathon found herself trapped in a creek beneath a roof of snow for three hours at Sequoia National Park, but survived the ordeal thanks to some passing hikers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2011 8:11am

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National Park Mystery Spot 25 Revealed: A Hexagon in a Very Dry Place

Identifying this national park mystery spot was not all that difficult, especially for Spanish-speaking geographers well versed in reptiles and polygons.

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By Bob Janiskee - December 15th, 2011 10:38am

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Be Aware Of Black Bears If You're Visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore This Summer

Black bears are relatively plentiful in northern Michigan this year in general and at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore specifically. As a result, visitors are being reminded to keep clean campsites and be watchful for the bruins.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2011 2:49am

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National Park Road Trip 2011: Finding Paradise At Mount Rainier National Park

One truly can find Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park, as lodging experts David and Kay Scott, authors of The Complete Guide To the National Park Lodges, discovered when they reached the park on their national park odyssey.

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By David and Kay Scott - June 16th, 2011 2:43am

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First Day Of Summer Is Free One in The National Park System

Coinciding with the first day of summer is another entrance-fee-free-day in the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2011 2:42am

Updated: Wildfire Leads To Closure and Close Escape at Carlsbad Caverns National Park

A fast-moving wildlife that started on June 13 at Carlsbad Caverns National Park led to a closure and evacuation of the park. The fire burned over the park's developed area, but quick action by personnel from the park and surrounding area resulted in a near-miraculous save for both structures and people.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 15th, 2011 9:41am

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