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Are Cape Cod National Seashore Dune Shacks Historical, Or Trash?

Can a 19-year-old shack be historically significant? That's a question pitting the National Park Service against the Commonwealth of Massachusetts over the fate of six "cottages" Cape Cod National Seashore officials want to demolish.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 7th, 2011 2:00am

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Bryce Canyon National Park Schedules Open House To Discuss Transportation Plan

How Bryce Canyon National Park can best be served by a transportation plan is a topic up for consideration at the Utah park.

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By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2011 2:00am

Hiking the Appalachian National Scenic Trail: It Takes More Heart than Heel

Do you have the right stuff to hike the Appalachian National Scenic Trail next year? It's not about the right gear but as Grandma Gatewood said, "it takes more heart than heel."

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By [email protected] - November 6th, 2011 2:00am

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Group Formulating Plan To Promote Voyageurs National Park to the World

A non-profit organization, Destination Voyageurs National Park, is working to promote the wonders of the national park to far-flung audiences that might not be aware of the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 6th, 2011 2:00am

Fine Art, Crafts, Writings On Display At Cape Cod National Seashore

As Cape Cod National Seashore nears the end of its 50th anniversary year, visitors to the seashore will be able to enjoy an exhibit of arts, crafts, and writings inspired by Cape Cod.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2011 3:00am

National Park Service Veteran Put In Charge of Fort Monroe National Monument

A 20-year National Park Service veteran has been tabbed to oversee management of Fort Monroe National Monument in Virginia.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2011 4:57am

Backpack the Grand Canyon

Backpack the Grand Canyon, a roughly 90-minute exploration of hiking down into the landscape of Grand Canyon National Park, covers the bases from preparation to execution.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2017 12:42am

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Here's A Handy List of 2012 Workshops In And Around Great Smoky Mountains National Park

If you're a diehard fan of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, here's a handy list of some of the classes and workshops to be held in the park next year.

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By NPT Staff - November 4th, 2011 3:00am

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Traveler's Gear Box: Icebreaker's GT 200 Series Offers Durable Merino Wool Base Layers

Icebreaker's GT 200 base layers offer you a durable, and comfortable, merino wool "second skin" well-suited to backcountry travel, whether for a day or a week.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 4th, 2011 3:00am

Traditional Holiday Festival Coming To Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site in December

A traditional holiday festival, complete with pinatas, yule trees, and bonfires, is coming to Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site in Colorado in early December.

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By NPT Staff - November 4th, 2011 3:00am

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