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In 1928 a highway known as the Tamiami Trail was built across the southern Florida peninsula, and while it was a boon for developers, the dam-like road fill created serious problems for Everglades National Park. A partial solution—replacing some of the road's berm with bridges—got a welcome boost with a recent pledge of $90 million from the State of Florida.

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By Jim Burnett - September 15th, 2013 3:15am

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Night Sky Festivals: Acadia And Theodore Roosevelt National Parks

Star gazers have two national park settings to choose from this month if they're interested in attending a night sky festival, one in Maine and the other in North Dakota.

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2013 3:00am

Beware Of Bears In Search Of Meals In Western National Parks

Fall is speeding our way, and for wildlife, that means it's time to pack on the calories. In western national parks such as Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier, that means bears are on the prowl looking for some good meals.

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2013 2:29am

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Among Southeast Locations With Record Sea Turtle Nesting Numbers

It's been a banner year for sea turtle nesting along Southeastern beaches, including those at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2013 2:15am

Another Boat Ramp Closing At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

While monsoonal rains have been dumping on the Southwest in recent days, they're far from enough to float some boats at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

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By NPT Staff - September 14th, 2013 2:21am

Guadalupe Mountains National Park Slowly Reopening After Flood Closures

Some areas of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, closed Thursday by flooding, were reopened Friday while park staff headed out to assess what damage was done.

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By NPT Staff - September 13th, 2013 6:00pm

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UPDATED: Rocky Mountain National Park Closed By Ongoing Storms, Climbers Walk Out From Longs Peak

An unrelenting storm system Friday forced the closure of Rocky Mountain National Park, where rangers were escorting visitors out of the park, while two hikers initially reported to be stranded near the top of 14,259-foot Longs Peak were able to walk out on their own.

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By NPT Staff - September 13th, 2013 1:19pm

Trail Washout Closes Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Heavy rains have washed out a trail leading to Rainbow Bridge National Monument, prompting a closure of the monument near the Utah-Arizona border.

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By NPT Staff - September 13th, 2013 10:40am

Shooting Investigation In Yellowstone National Park Continues

The investigation into the death of a toddler from a gunshot wound at Yellowstone National Park moved into Friday with no word on which direction it was taking.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 13th, 2013 3:30am

Least And Roseate Terns Staging At Cape Cod National Seashore For Trek South

If you still need to checkoff the Least, or Roseate, terns from your birding life list, or simply like to watch birds, you might consider visiting Cape Cod National Seashore as those species are staging there in advance of their migration south.

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By NPT Staff - September 13th, 2013 3:28am

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