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Free Entry To National Parks This Weekend

If you plan this coming weekend to visit one of the 147 units of the National Park System that charge entrance fees, you can spend your money some other way. This weekend will be entrance-fee-free across the park system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 2nd, 2010 2:27am

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Deep Snows Push Back Opening of Devils Postpile National Monument

While the spring skiing and 'boarding has been great at Mammoth Mountain, the heavy snowpack in the Sierra is forcing the folks at Devils Postpile National Monument to delay their opening a few weeks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 2nd, 2010 2:16am

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Oklahoma Man Thought To Be Missing in Yellowstone National Park

A 25-year-old Oklahoma man is thought to be missing in Yellowstone National Park, officials said Tuesday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2010 6:10pm

Vandalism Leads to Closure of Ramp at Cape Hatteras National Seashore

The unauthorized removal of vehicle blockades at Cape Hatteras National Seashore has prompted officials there to shut down a public access ramp near Buxton, North Carolina.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2010 2:51pm

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Calving Glacier Injures Two Hikers In Glacier Bay National Park

Two hikers who were exploring the backcountry of Glacier Bay National Park are recovering today from injuries sustained when ice from a calving glacier struck them.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2010 11:34am

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Got Time to Volunteer in Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Great Opening At Clingmans Dome

Do you have an encyclopedic knowledge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and like to volunteer? If so, there's a great opening in the park at Clingmans Dome this summer.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2010 2:59am

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Help Friends Groups Help the National Parks

Throughout the year my mailbox is filled with solicitations from various causes, among them national park-related events and projects. Here's a look at just some of the latest you might consider giving to.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2010 2:33am

Rangers Will Lead Walks to Explore Gettysburg National Military Park This Summer

Looking to learn more about Gettysburg National Military Park than what your guidebook says? Consider joining a ranger for a walking tour this summer of some of the park's most hallowed sites.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2010 2:01am

Two Killed By Backcountry Avalanche in Denali National Park and Preserve

Two men climbing in the Ruth Gorge area of Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve were killed when an avalanche swept down upon them, park officials said Monday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 31st, 2010 1:54pm

Grizzly Bear Shot and Killed By Hikers In Denali National Park and Preserve

A grizzly bear that emerged from a thicket and charged two backpackers in the backcountry of Denali National Park and Preserve was shot and killed by one of the two who was carrying a .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol, according to park officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 31st, 2010 9:17am

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