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Natural Bridges National Monument was the very first unit of the National Park System to garner recognition for its dark night skies, but it's not the only unit to be appreciated for nighttime clarity. Big Bend National Park is the latest park to be honored by the International Dark Sky Association.

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By NPT Staff - February 10th, 2012 3:00am

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National Park Mystery Spot 35: What Have You Done?

There's a clue on my coffee table.

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By Bob Janiskee - February 9th, 2012 8:13am

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Windstorm Batters Devils Postpile National Monument, Could Delay Spring Opening of Facilities

A windstorm that left areas of Devils Postpile National Monument littered with life-sized Pick-up Sticks could push back the spring opening of facilities and campgrounds in the monument.

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By NPT Staff - February 9th, 2012 3:00am

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Time To Enter The National Park Trust's "Kids to Parks" Contest

In a move to get today's younger generations more involved in the outdoors, the National Park Trust is sponsoring a contest for kids to explain how best they can explore the outdoors and enjoy parks.

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By NPT Staff - February 9th, 2012 3:00am

And the Winner Is.....Anon Out West!

Congratulations to Anon Out West, who successfully negotiated Traveler's January puzzlers to win a Ranger Doug retro national parks windshield sticker!

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By NPT Staff - February 9th, 2012 3:00am

Search Continues For Mountain Lion That Attacked Boy At Big Bend National Park

Rangers continued Wednesday to look for a mountain lion that attacked a young boy in Big Bend National Park and which is thought to have aggressively approached a family out hiking the same day.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 8th, 2012 2:21pm

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Reader Participation Day: What is the Most Romantic Place in the National Park System?

Where's the most romantic place in the National Park System to spend the most romantic day of the year?

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By Bob Janiskee - February 8th, 2012 4:00am

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'Tis the Season for Scenic Drives and Easy Hikes at Saguaro National Park

Winter and spring are popular seasons for visiting Saguaro National Park, and for good reason. It's a great time of the year to enjoy the Arizona desert, and two "roads less traveled" and a variety of trails offer access to fine desert scenery.

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By Jim Burnett - February 8th, 2012 7:50am

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore Issues Final Rule Guiding Off-Road Vehicle Management

Years of acrimony over how to regulate off-road vehicle use at Cape Hatteras National Seashore are, barring another lawsuit, nearing an end, as final rules governing ORVs on the seashore are set to take effect next week.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 8th, 2012 3:00am

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How Does Your Congressional Delegation Rank with League of Conservation Voters?

The League of Conservation Voters has released its annual ranking of congressional delegations from around the country, and it's not very pretty for most members of the House of Representatives.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 8th, 2012 3:00am

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