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Several "Firsts" in the Civil War Occurred at Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

The barrier islands of North Carolina may not have seen the same level of action in the Civil War as places like Gettysburg, but the area was the site of several important "firsts" in the War. Do you know what they were?

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By Jim Burnett - February 14th, 2011 2:15am

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Progress Continuing On New Visitor Center At Dinosaur National Monument

It's cold in Utah, but that hasn't slowed work on the new Quarry Visitor Center at Dinosaur National Monument, as the accompanying images show.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 13th, 2011 3:15am

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Budgeting Woes Likely To Hit The National Park Service

With the House of Representatives, if not the entire Congress, determined to shrink the federal deficit as quickly as politically feasible, expect the National Park Service to take a pretty good hit.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 28th, 2011 1:34pm

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Hard Choices Ahead: Are New NPS Areas Compatible with Calls for a Balanced Budget?

Two bills introduced this month by Senator Mark Udall (D-Colorado) illustrate major challenges that lie ahead for parks and for the nation's economy. Are proposals for possible new additions to the National Park System compatible with calls for a balanced federal budget?

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By Jim Burnett - February 13th, 2011 3:15am

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Carbon River Road At Mount Rainier National Park Being Transformed Into A Trail

Rather than continue battling storms that frequently washout the Carbon River Road in the northwestern corner of Mount Rainier National Park, the National Park Service has redesignated the road as a trail for hikers and cyclists.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 13th, 2011 2:15am

Summering in Maine? Consider Raptor Internship at Acadia National Park

What would you think about spending the summer describing the raptors at Acadia National Park to park visitors? If that sounds appealing, you might want to apply for the park's raptor interpretation internship.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 12th, 2011 3:15am

Cape Cod National Seashore Offering Special Programs For February School Vacation

If you live on or near Cape Cod and are wondering how to keep your children occupied during the upcoming February break, the folks at Cape Cod National Seashore have a week-long series of activities to help you out.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 12th, 2011 3:15am

By the Numbers: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns National Park preserves some of the world's finest publicly accessible caves.

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By Bob Janiskee - February 11th, 2011 4:29am

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Half Dome Permits Available For Reservation Beginning March 1

If you want to stand atop Half Dome in Yosemite National Park this summer, start planning your trek. Beginning March 1, you'll be able to reserve a day-use permit for making the journey to the summit this summer.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 11th, 2011 3:15am

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New Fireboat a Welcome Addition at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

One of the intriguing aspects of the work of national park rangers is the wide variety of duties their jobs can entail, but the staff at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has a rather unique distinction—the park is home to perhaps the most active NPS-operated fireboat program in the National Park Service.

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By Jim Burnett - February 11th, 2011 2:15am