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Budget Cuts Lead To Reduced Services At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore This Winter

With another layer of budget sequestration coming in January, barring any congressional intervention, national parks are cinching their belts wherever possible. At Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin, that means reduced services this winter.

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By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2013 2:45am

Star Party This Friday At Pipe Spring National Monument In Arizona

A star party will be held Friday at Pipe Spring National Monument in Arizona, where the importance of the stars overhead to ancient cultures will be discussed.

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By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2013 1:31am

First Death Valley Natural History Conference Coming November 15-17

The inaugural Death Valley Natural History Conference is drawing more than 30 researchers, who will be making presentations on a range of natural science topics in Death Valley National Park.

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By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2013 1:22am

Canoeing The Buffalo, Finally

Fall might seem an unusual time to paddle the Buffalo National River, but you can be rewarded with incredible solitude and beauty.

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By David and Kay Scott - November 6th, 2013 1:21am

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Birding In The National Parks: Twitching

Are you a "twitcher" or a "chaser" when it comes to birding in the national parks?

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By Kirby Adams - November 5th, 2013 2:14am

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Shares Superintendent With Guadalupe Mountains National Park

For the next three months, Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns national parks in New Mexico and Texas will share a superintendent.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2013 1:11am

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Free Art Lessons At Arches National Park On Saturday

You can receive some free instruction on your art talent this Saturday at Arches National Park in Utah, where the park's resident artist will offer lessons.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2013 1:08am

ARAMARK Parks And Destinations Lands Sightseeing Boat Concession At Lake Mead NRA

ARAMARK Parks and Destinations, which manages lodging in a number of national parks, has been awarded a 10-year concession contract to operate Lake Mead National Recreation Area's sightseeing boat tours.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2013 1:04am

Interior Secretary Jewell Calls On Congress To Step Up For Conservation...Or President Obama Will

President Obama is willing to act to conserve public lands if Congress won't, according to Interior Secretary Sally Jewell.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 4th, 2013 2:12am

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Valuable Reasons To Become A National Parks Traveler Member

Why should you become a National Parks Traveler member? To pocket savings when planning your next adventure in the park system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 4th, 2013 2:02am