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The National Parks Traveler partners with a number of businesses that donate a percentage of your purchase to support the Traveler's ongoing coverage of national parks and protected areas. From lodging in Yosemite National Park and Tyler Nordgren's inspiring posters of the night skies over the parks to outdoors-influenced jewelry from Park City Jewelers, when you treat yourself, family, and friends through these partners, you help ensure the Traveler's future.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 19th, 2022 2:30am

Musings From The Parks: Navigating National, Wild, Recreational, And Scenic Rivers

There are relatively few rivers and streams across the country designated as either "national," "wild and scenic," or "recreational," and so it seems to reason they should be held to a higher environmental standard than their peers. But when you look at those rivers, you'll see a range of regulations when it comes to how big of an engine can be placed on a boat plying its waters.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 19th, 2022 2:30am

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Ironman Race Seeks Temporary Closure Of 21 Miles Of Blue Ridge Parkway

An organization that runs Ironman events wants the Blue Ridge Parkway to close 21 miles of the scenic highway to the public for a day in early June to allow for the road bike aspect of the race.

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By Compiled From N... - January 19th, 2022 2:30am

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National Park Service Opens Comment Period On Caneel Bay's Future

A high-end resort would return to Caneel Bay at Virgin Islands National Park under a proposal the National Park Service released Tuesday, and a mid-ranging lodging option also would be included in the package.

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By Compiled From N... - January 18th, 2022 12:31pm

Funding Questions Arise Over Padre Island's Sea Turtle Program

Padre Island National Seashore officials are being accused of being disingenuous in their announcement of $300,000 arriving to help strengthen the seashore's renowned sea turtle research program, a program whose management and direction have been shrouded in controversy for more than a year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 18th, 2022 2:30am

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How Should Hurricane Damage At Dry Tortugas National Park Be Repaired?

Three somewhat recent hurricanes -- Harvey, Irma, and Maria -- did damage to Dry Tortugas National Park off the southern tip of Florida, and now the National Park Service is working on plans for repairs to the moat wall that surrounds Fort Jefferson in the park.

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By Compiled From N... - January 17th, 2022 2:45am

Petersburg National Battlefield Planning Preservation For Historic Smokehouses

Petersburg National Battlefield in Virginia is preparing for the preservation of the two smokehouses and dairy at the General Grant’s Headquarters Unit in Hopewell. The preservation of these buildings, which are part of historic Appomattox Plantation and listed as a part of the City Point National Register District, includes the removal of the three buildings from their foundations to perform wood framing and sheathing repairs, carpentry repairs, and interior and exterior painting.