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Trail Days 2012 hikes in to Damascus, VA May 18-20th—and this nationally significant Appalachian Trail fest is a great time to discover "Trail Town USA." Don't miss Virginia's nearby highest peak, Mount Rogers, the explosively popular Virgina Creeper bike trail, and sophisticated Abingdon, just named an Appalachian Trail Community. All-in-all, a best-kept secret destination.

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By Randy Johnson - June 10th, 2013 4:42pm

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Volunteers Helped Make National Park Week A Success

Across the nation, people took to the national parks in late-April not only to visit, but also to roll up their sleeves. They worked on projects to improve the parks and help others learn about these special places.

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By NPT Staff - May 7th, 2012 3:00am

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Death Of National Christmas Tree Has National Park Service Eyeing A Successor

The National Christmas Tree, located on the Ellipse south of the White House, has been lost due to complications resulting from transplant shock according to the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - May 7th, 2012 3:00am

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Trails I've Hiked: Hammock Hills Nature Trail, Cape Hatteras National Seashore

The Hammock Hills Nature Trail is an 0.8-mile meander through a young maritime forest with great views of Pamlico Sound.

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By Randy Johnson - May 7th, 2012 3:00am

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Worth Fighting For

Did the National Park Service blame the messenger for the message in the case of Robert Danno?

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:42am

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Parks Beyond Borders: Global National Park News—Alberta National Park Budget Cuts Illustrate Angst Across Canada

Parks Beyond Borders: Global National Park News

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By Randy Johnson - May 6th, 2012 6:09pm

Yosemite National Park In Time-Lapse Glory

Whether you're a long-time Yosemite National Park junkie, or just planning your first visit to the park, you really need to check out this time-lapse video by Shawn Reeder.

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By NPT Staff - May 6th, 2012 3:00am

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Civil War Battlefield Parks In Richmond Backdrop To Civil War Trust's Annual Conference

The Civil War battlefield parks that surrounding Richmond, Virginia, will be a fitting backdrop to the Civil War Trust's annual conference set for June.

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By NPT Staff - May 6th, 2012 3:00am

May Celebrated As Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month By National Park Service

In recognition of the contributions to our nation's rich and diverse cultural heritage, the National Park Service celebrates May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

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By NPT Staff - May 6th, 2012 3:00am

Interior Department, Colorado Officials Sign Agreement For "Rocky Mountain Greenway Project"

Imagine a sprawling "great urban park," stretching roughly 65 miles from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park and tying together national wildlife refuges and the Mile High City's trail systems. It could become a reality under an agreement signed between Interior Department and Colorado officials.

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By NPT Staff - May 6th, 2012 3:00am

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