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The Oldest Presidential Residence in the U.S. Reopens to the Public. Where it is?

Washington slept here, and so did some of his family. It's the oldest surviving presidential residence in the country, and after major renovation, the house has reopened to the public. Do you know where it's located?

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By Jim Burnett - July 22nd, 2009 4:45am

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Late-Summer Lodging Deal Offered At Zion National Park

If you like it hot in canyon country, then there's a hot deal on the table for a room at Zion National Park during the high heat of summer.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 22nd, 2009 4:45am

National Park Quiz 64: Statues

You don’t need to be into statuary to enjoy this week’s quiz. Answers are at the end. If we catch you peeking, we’ll make you write “statuesque” on the whiteboard over and over until you can spell it correctly.

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By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 1:32pm

Tinder-Dry Conditions Prompt "High" Fire Danger Warning in Grand Teton National Park

Building summer heat and declining moisture are combining to produce dangerous fire conditions in Grand Teton National Park and the adjacent Bridger-Teton National Forest. The potential for wildfires has been bumped up to "high" in those two preserves.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 22nd, 2009 3:38am

Reader Participation Day: What's Your Favorite National Park, and Why?

Tell us what your favorite national park is, and why.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 22nd, 2009 3:29am

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"River Runners for Wilderness" Lose Bid to See Motorized Rafts, Helicopters Banned from Colorado River Corridor in Grand Canyon

A coalition of river runners that believes muscles, not motors, should drive rafts down the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park has been rebuffed in its bid to see the National Park Service agree with that belief.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 21st, 2009 5:40pm

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Confirmation Hearing For Jon Jarvis As National Park Service Director Set for Next Week

For those keeping score at home, know that the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will hold a hearing next Tuesday to consider a number of Interior Department nominations, including that of Jon Jarvis as the next director of the National Park Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 21st, 2009 4:48pm

Know When to Say When – Stranded Visitor Rescued from Tiny Ledge at Yosemite National Park

Rangers at Yosemite National Park have seen plenty of visitors in perilous situations, but apparently even they were shocked when they saw the dire situation of a man stranded on a tiny ledge.

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By Jim Burnett - July 21st, 2009 8:00am

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Interested in Archeology? Volunteer Projects Are Coming Up at Manzanar National Historic Site

Have you wanted a chance to try your hand—literally—at archeology? If so, the staff at Manzanar National Historic Site in California may have just the deal for you. They're looking for a few good men and women willing to volunteer on projects this summer in the park.

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By Jim Burnett - July 21st, 2009 4:58am

Fort McHenry Gets a New Flagpole for Its Star and Stripes

Few places are more closely associated with the Stars and Stripes than Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, and the park has a new flagpole that's a blend of modern technology and 19th century craftsmanship. It was installed in plenty of time for a special event on August 1st.

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By Jim Burnett - July 21st, 2009 4:39am

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