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At South Carolina's Ninety Six National Historic Site, where Americans fought and died in two Revolutionary War battles, the Park Service has been locked in a different sort of struggle. Although critical preservation and interpretation issues must be resolved, the resources available allow for little more than a holding action. It's awfully difficult to serve steak on a mac-and-cheese budget.

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By Bob Janiskee - July 19th, 2010 3:59am

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Man Who Poached Elk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Receives Jail Time, Heavy Fine

A North Carolina man who poached one of the grandest bulls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park's elk herd has been handed jail time and ordered to pay more than $8,300 in restitution to the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 19th, 2010 2:50am

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Independent Review Calls on National Park Service To Bolster Its Natural Resource Stewardship and Science

National Park Service managers must do a better job "to advance natural resource stewardship and science" throughout the agency, according to an independent review of the Park Service's Natural Resource Stewardship and Science Directorate.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 19th, 2010 2:33am

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One More Request For Your Help In Keeping The Traveler On-line

As we bring an end to our week-long fund-raising drive to keep the Traveler on-line, we'd like to thank the many readers who responded with donations, and make a final request to those sitting on the fence.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 19th, 2010 2:30am

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Cathedral Fire in Grand Teton National Park Fully Contained

A fire of suspicious origins that grew to nearly 50 acres has been fully contained in Grand Teton National Park, officials said Sunday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 18th, 2010 1:04pm

National Park Road Trip 2010: End of the Oregon Trail

Here we are at the end of the Oregon Trail following a three-week drive of 2,600 miles from Independence, Missouri. This represents 500 more miles compared to the route taken by most of the pioneers, but the two of us were unable to follow many of the cross-country shortcuts favored by the emigrants.

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By David and Kay Scott - July 18th, 2010 2:31am

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Thank A National Park Ranger on July 29

If you find yourself in a national park on July 29, take a minute to thank a ranger for the services they provide throughout the year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 18th, 2010 2:26am

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Bryce Canyon National Park to Host Its First Geology Festival

After just wrapping up its latest star-gazing festival, the folks at Bryce Canyon National Park are inviting you back to take a closer look at the landscape on the ground. On July 30-31 the park, famous for its incredible hoodoos, will celebrate its first Geology Festival.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 18th, 2010 2:07am

Fundraisers Funnel Nearly $300,000 to Olympic, North Cascades, and Mount Rainier National Parks

Thanks to a series of fundraisers held by Washington's National Park Fund, nearly $300,000 is being funneled to Mount Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades national parks for projects in the parks.