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9-Year-Old Killed By Rock Slide at Lassen Volcanic National Park

A rock slide along the popular Lassen Peak Trail at Lassen Volcanic National Park has killed a 9-year-old boy and injured his 13-year-old sister.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 30th, 2009 11:11am

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Wildfire Closes Kolob Canyons Section of Zion National Park

A wildfire has forced Zion National Park officials to block public access to the Kolob Canyons area of the park. The so-called Cliff Fire was touched off by a lightning strike Tuesday night.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 30th, 2009 9:41am

Hope For Clear Skies August 5 When Cape Hatteras National Seashore Offers Full Moon Tours of its Lighthouse

If you're going to be at or near Cape Hatteras National Seashore on August 5, there's an unusual interpretive program you might want to take part in.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2009 1:27pm

Dinosaur National Monument Releases Renderings of New Visitor Center, Quarry Exhibit Hall

Designs for a new visitor center as well as an "exhibit hall" that would both protect and display a cliffside studded with fossils have been released by Dinosaur National Monument officials, who now must find companies that can build the two facilities.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 31st, 2009 10:36am

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Tour Company Wants to Offer Helicopter Overflights of Crater Lake National Park, But Likely Won't See A Decision Soon

An aviation company that offers helicopter tours of central Oregon wants to add Crater Lake National Park to its flight plans, but opposition to the proposal is mounting.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2009 3:49pm

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National Park Philatelists Rejoice: You Can Add A Stamp Honoring Dry Tortugas National Park to Your Collection!

While there was ample advance notice of U.S. postage stamps honoring Zion and Grand Teton national parks earlier this year, a stamp in honor of Dry Tortugas National Park slipped right by Traveler's notice.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2009 6:47pm

Peregrine Falcons Successfully Raise Six Chicks at Acadia National Park

Peregrine falcons at Acadia National Park have successfully raised six fledglings this spring, and now that the young birds have begun flying from the nest, a park trail that was closed to protect the nest and chicks has reopened.

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By Jim Burnett - July 28th, 2009 6:34pm

It's July 29, So Don't Forget to Thank A National Park Ranger Today For Their Service

Two weeks ago we suggested a new tradition, that of thanking national park rangers for their service every July 29. Well, today's the 29th, so thank a ranger if you see one today.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2009 9:05am

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First Greenpeace, Now Motorcyclists Drawing A Bead On Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Well, after all the uproar over Greenpeace's recent visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, does anyone want to hear about thundering convoys of motorcyclists descending on the park?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2009 6:33pm

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American Recovery Act Putting Your Tax Dollars To Work in National Parks

True, when you consider that the maintenance backlog across the National Park System is some $8 billion or so, the $750 million-$920 million being spent in the parks courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act isn't that significant. Still, some good work is being done with the money.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 28th, 2009 6:08pm

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