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"Sea Star Wasting Syndrome" Found At Redwood National And State Parks

A disease that afflicts sea stars has taken root in Pacific waters from Alaska down to California, including portions of Redwood National and State Parks. Biologists say this year's mass mortality tied to the disease is "unprecedented."

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By NPT Staff - April 22nd, 2014 2:12am

Arlington National Cemetery Historic District Added To National Register Of Historic Places

The Arlington National Cemetery Historic District, which includes the famed military cemetery among 69 contributing features, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, the official list of the nation's historic places worthy of preservation.

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By NPT Staff - April 21st, 2014 2:45am

21st Century Technology Meets 18th Century Warfare At Ninety Six National Historic Site

Twenty-first century technologies are being relied upon to help explain, and even physically buttress, Revolutionary War tactics at Ninety Six National Historic Site in South Carolina.

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By NPT Staff - April 21st, 2014 2:41am

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Everglades National Park Transitions To Summer Season Operations

Summer arrives today at Everglades National Park, where the park staff has transitioned its operations to the summer hours.

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By NPT Staff - April 21st, 2014 2:24am

Friends Of Saguaro National Park's Online Auction Running All This Week

How can supporting a good cause earn you a trip into the backcountry of Saguaro National Park or to Hawaii? When it relates to this week's online auction in support of Friends of Saguaro National Park.

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By NPT Staff - April 21st, 2014 2:12am

Celebrate North Cascades, Olympic And Mount Rainier National Parks At Spring Gala

Time is running out to land a ticket to a gala affair in support of North Cascades, Olympic, and Mount Rainier national parks.

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By NPT Staff - April 20th, 2014 3:23am

The National Park Sessions: Forgiveness And Permission

A band of five musicians is slowing working its way around the National Park System, playing acoustically arranged songs in park settings to promote unity, harmony, and the well-being of all people and the planet.

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By NPT Staff - April 20th, 2014 2:49am

Meet Billy Jones, Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

What does an Appalachian Trail ridgerunner actually do? And what are the attractions to this seasonal job? Meet Billy Jones, ridgerunner in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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By [email protected] - April 20th, 2014 2:04am

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10th Annual Music Of The Mountains Next Weekend At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Celtic music, traditional mountain music, and bluegrass tunes will waft from the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park next weekend during its 10th annual Music of the Mountains festival.

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By NPT Staff - April 19th, 2014 2:22am

Olympic National Park Officials Searching For Way To Save Enchanted Valley Chalet

Olympic National Park officials, searching for a way to prevent the Enchanted Valley Chalet from tumbling into the East Fork of the Quinault River, are looking into the possibility of moving the historic structure away from the stream.

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By NPT Staff - April 18th, 2014 4:25pm

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