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2010 National Park System Visitation Dips To 281.3 Million, Down 4.2 Million From 2009

Bad weather, lack of a presidential inauguration, and safety concerns along the Southwestern border with Mexico apparently were the major drivers behind a slight dip in 2010 visitation to the National Park System from 2009 levels.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 23rd, 2011 3:15am

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National Christmas Tree Felled by High Winds

For the past 32 years a Colorado blue spruce planted on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. has served as the official National Christmas Tree. The tree was a victim to gusty winds last weekend and will have to be replaced.

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By Jim Burnett - February 23rd, 2011 2:15am

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Snow, Rain Help Knock Down Forest Fire In Shenandoah National Park

A night of rain, snow, and sleet helped knock down a forest fire burning in Shenandoah National Park, allowing fire bosses Tuesday to redirect crews to other wildfires in Virginia.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2011 5:27pm

Public Meeting Scheduled to Take Input on Glacier National Park's Plans for Heavens Peak Fire Lookout

A public meeting is set for next week to discuss Glacier National Park's plans for stabilizing the historic Heavens Peak Fire Lookout station.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2011 3:15am

Road Work Planned for Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

It's less than three miles of roadway, but when work begins on a stretch of Newfound Gap Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park next month, it will at times pinch the road down to one lane, according to park officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2011 2:15am

Wyoming Legislature Agrees To Sell Land Inside Grand Teton National Park; Will Congress Pay For It?

Wyoming's Legislature has agreed to sell acreage the state owns inside Grand Teton National Park, but whether the Interior Department can come up with the cash remains to be seen as Congress tries to rein-in the federal deficit.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2011 2:15am

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New Security Plan For Statue of Liberty National Monument on Hold

Efforts to come up with a new, less of a hassle, security plan for visitors heading to Statue of Liberty National Monument have been restarted, as various state, local and federal agencies have failed to reach agreement on a new plan.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 22nd, 2011 3:43pm

Higher Humidity, Chance of Precipitation Could Aid Firefighters in Shenandoah National Park

Firefighters battling a nearly 2,000-acre wildfire in Shenandoah National Park were confronted Monday by steep, rugged terrain littered with highly flammable forest duff and broken in places by cliffs.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 21st, 2011 10:16am

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The Annual Meeting of the Dumb and Dumber National Park Visiting Society

Organizations that start out small and simple can expect to end up large and complex, but what can be expected of an organization that starts out small and stupid?

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By Bob Janiskee - February 21st, 2011 10:23am

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River Runner Offering $200 Off Certain Float Trips Through Dinosaur National Monument, Canyonlands National Park

If you ever wanted to wake up with a hot cup of coffee, tea, or even chai along the Green River as the sun glints off the cliffs of Dinosaur National Monument, or enjoy dinner along the Colorado River as it roars through Canyonlands National Park, you can do it this summer at a discount if you act soon.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 21st, 2011 3:15am