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Less than two weeks after he lamented items he viewed as frivolous in the massive public lands bill that would designate official wilderness and launch three new units of the National Park System, a Utah Republican believes the bill should carry an amendment allowing concealed carry in national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2009 9:21am

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Scientists in Hot Water at Yellowstone National Park—for a Good Cause

Research projects have become a popular target for politicians and citizens concerned about government spending, but at least some studies do have practical applications. A recent example involves a project at Yellowstone National Park, where scientists have been in hot water for a good cause.

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By Jim Burnett - March 24th, 2009 4:54am

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Flamingo Lodge is No More

Hurricane damaged beyond repair in 2005, Everglades’ venerable Flamingo Lodge has finally been demolished. It remains to be seen when, if ever, a replacement structure will be built.

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By Bob Janiskee - March 23rd, 2009 11:59am

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Mount Redoubt in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Erupts as Predicted

Alaska's Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is back in the news with the eruption overnight of Mt. Redoubt.

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By Jim Burnett - March 23rd, 2009 9:43am

Fish Camp Cabin Rentals On Sale At Cape Lookout National Seashore

A summer vacation at the beach is hard to beat. And now the folks at Cape Lookout National Seashore are making it more affordable than in recent years.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 23rd, 2009 4:07am

Designations Just One Example of Disparities Within the National Park System. Web Sites Are Another

The recent article about the roughly 30 designations that are in play across the 391 units of the National Park System highlights just one of the disparities that exist among units. Another example is the uneven quality of the 391 units' websites.