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The National Park to Park Highway

In the early 1900s, some national parks existed, but getting to them was problematic. Then was born the idea to develop a "National Park-to-Park Highway," one that would run through 11 states and connect 13 national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2009 4:32am

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Another Marina Fire At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed two 37-foot cabin cruisers at the Wahweap Marina in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2009 4:04am

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As Yellowstone National Park is to Wolves, Is Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Elk?

Yellowstone National Park has its wolves, and perhaps Great Smoky Mountains National Park has its elk.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2009 3:44am

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Update: Officials Release Name of Half Dome Victim

The hiker killed in a fall from Half Dome on Saturday afternoon was a 40-year man from of San Ramon, California.

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By Bob Janiskee - June 15th, 2009 11:05am

Unusual Prehistoric Hunting Artifact Was a Lucky Find at Denali

While hiking in Denali National Park, a sharp-eyed youngster found an ancient arrow foreshaft carved from an antler. This rare artifact will help archeologists learn more about early Athabascan occupancy of interior Alaska.

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By Bob Janiskee - June 15th, 2009 8:06am

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Paraplegic Soldier Uses Courage, Determination, and 4,254 Pull-ups to Climb El Capitan

Though gravely injured in Iraq, paraplegic British soldier Phil Packer has since tackled a series of daunting physical challenges to raise money for charity. Major Packer’s latest achievement was a climb of Yosemite’s El Capitan. There’s video coverage of this remarkable feat.

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By Bob Janiskee - June 15th, 2009 5:31am

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Tourist Traffic At Hawaiian National Parks Way Down This Year

With fuel prices up, airfares up, and incomes stagnant if not down, is it any surprise that visitation to national parks on the Hawaiian Islands is down quite a bit this year?

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 15th, 2009 3:27am

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Half Dome Hiker Falls to His Death in Yosemite

Dangerous weather conditions apparently played a role in the death of a male hiker who fell from Half Dome Saturday afternoon.

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By Bob Janiskee - June 14th, 2009 5:31am

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Threats to Archaeological Resources Lead To Climbing Area Closure in Zion National Park

"Social" trails, too much chalk, and even climbing hardware left in place have prompted Zion National Park officials to close a climbing area to protect archaeological resources from damage.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 14th, 2009 3:31am

Unresolved Search-and-Rescue Cases Are Scattered Throughout the National Parks

Each year there are thousands of search-and-rescue incidents logged across the National Park System. They typically involve missing hikers, visitors who get injured in falls, boating accidents, or climbing accidents. Far and away the bulk of the incidents quickly are resolved, usually in less than 24 hours.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 14th, 2009 3:29am

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