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A lengthy Interior Department investigation into the National Park Service's investigation into alleged embezzlement at Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site raises troubling questions pertaining to managerial oversight, investigative thoroughness, and an inappropriate relationship between the agency and a concessionaire.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 18th, 2020 1:42pm

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Traveler's Checklist: A Winter Trip to Kings Mountain National Military Park

Kings Mountain National Military Park offers a great winter day out. After watching the film explaining the battle, kids could play Loyalist and Tories for hours taking turns climbing to the top of the hill and declaring victory.

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By [email protected] - January 13th, 2011 1:27pm

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Report Lists 10 U.S. Ecosystems Whose Species Are Most-Threatened By Climate Change

A new report names the 10 ecosystems in the United States whose species are most-threatened by climate change. Among the parks included in those ecosystems are Yellowstone, Everglades, and Yosemite.

It's Getting Hot Out There.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 10th, 2011 6:34pm

Facebook Promotion With Lowe's Could Gain Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars for National Park Foundation

A promotion sponsored by the Lowe's Charitable and Education Foundation that starts today could earn the National Park Foundation more than $100,000.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 9th, 2011 3:15am

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Summering at Cape Lookout National Seashore: The Logistics

Cape Lookout National Seashore is a wilderness vestige of North Carolina's barrier islands. Not as developed as its northern sibling, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, it offers a wilder beach vacation, one definitely worth pursuing.

CALO-Beach Camping.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 9th, 2011 9:18am

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Family With Long Ties to Death Valley National Park Takes over Stovepipe Wells Concessions

A family-run business with long ties to Death Valley National Park has taken over the concessions at Stovepipe Wells, where it'll run a hotel, saloon, and restaurant.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 8th, 2011 3:15am

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Fees Show Little Change This Year

An updated fee schedule for visiting Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore this year shows very little change, other than a $30-per-night fee for group camping at a yet-to-be-developed campground at the lakeshore at a $5 per night charge for kayak lockers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 8th, 2011 3:15am

Snowcoach Traffic Up, Snowmobiles Down, As Yellowstone National Park's Winter Season Gets Under Way

The first two weeks of the winter season at Yellowstone National Park saw a slight decrease in visitors from a year earlier, but those who did come showed a preference for traveling by snowcoach rather than snowmobile.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 7th, 2011 3:15am

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Winter Visits To Denali National Park and Preserve Can Include Ranger-Led Hikes

One and all are invited to join Denali National Park and Preserve rangers for hikes this winter, but you better be the hardy sort, as these aren't canceled unless the temperature drops below -10 degrees Fahrenheit!

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 7th, 2011 2:15am

Spanish Archives Yields New Insights into History of Virgin Islands National Park

The history of any national park includes stories of people, places and even empires that predate the parks themselves. Virgin Islands National Park's history involves international politics from centuries past, and a trip to the Spanish archives by the park historian yielded some important new insights.

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By Jim Burnett - January 7th, 2011 2:15am

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Trickle of Documents Highlights National Park Service's Mistakes In Hubbell Trading Post Investigation

Traveler's Checklist: A Winter Trip to Kings Mountain National Military Park

Report Lists 10 U.S. Ecosystems Whose Species Are Most-Threatened By Climate Change

Facebook Promotion With Lowe's Could Gain Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars for National Park Foundation

Summering at Cape Lookout National Seashore: The Logistics

Family With Long Ties to Death Valley National Park Takes over Stovepipe Wells Concessions

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Fees Show Little Change This Year

Snowcoach Traffic Up, Snowmobiles Down, As Yellowstone National Park's Winter Season Gets Under Way

Winter Visits To Denali National Park and Preserve Can Include Ranger-Led Hikes

Spanish Archives Yields New Insights into History of Virgin Islands National Park

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