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Inspection Shows Cracks in Top Of Washington Monument, Prompting Call To Engineers With Earthquake Expertise

A closer inspection of the Washington Monument in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake has revealed cracks in the uppermost section of the monument, prompting the National Park Service to call in structural engineers with expertise in earthquake engineering to assess the damage.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2011 11:02am

East Coast National Park Units Bracing For Hurricane Irene

As Hurricane Irene continues plodding towards the Eastern Seaboard, units of the National Park System up and down the coast are preparing for the storm.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2011 8:02am

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Exploration Of Crater Lake Reflected On U-Haul Moving Vans

A focus on some of the science undertaken in the focal point of Crater Lake National Park is being carried across the country, and if you look carefully as you head down the highway you just might see it.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2011 2:53am

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Public Access To Santa Rosa Island At Channel Islands National Park To Be Restricted For Deer, Elk Hunt

Public access to most of Santa Rosa Island at Channel Islands National Park will be restricted in the coming months to allow for a final hunt of non-native deer and elk on the island.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2011 2:41am

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Mannheim Steamroller Celebrates Glacier National Park in New CD

In "True Wilderness, a Glacier National Park Celebration," Mannheim Steamroller composer Chip Davis has returned to the national parks and come away with a moving celebration of nature.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 25th, 2011 2:17am

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore Preparing To Hurricane Irene

With Hurricane Irene taking aim on North Carolina, officials at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Cape Lookout National Seashore were shuttering campgrounds and facilities, closing beaches, and directing visitors to leave the area.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 24th, 2011 4:22pm

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Road Work Will Create Some Delays For Travelers To Zion National Park

A year after a major reconstruction of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway caused traffic delays in Zion National Park more road work through the end of the month will cause delays on that stretch of scenic highway.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 24th, 2011 10:14am

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Cracks Caused By Earthquake Closes Washington Monument

Engineers are taking another look at the Washington Monument today to determine whether any cracks caused by Tuesday's earthquake created structural problems with the iconic monument in Washington, D.C.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 24th, 2011 8:27am

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Cape Cod National Seashore Featured On New "American Treasures" Stamp From The Postal Service

An iconic scene of summer -- sailing off the shores of Cape Cod National Seashore -- has been immortalized in the latest addition to the Postal Service's American Treasures stamp series.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 24th, 2011 2:48am

Reader Participation Day: Are you a VIP (Volunteer in the Parks)?

Volunteers are an integral part of the functioning in national parks. We want to know if you're a Volunteer In the Parks.

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By [email protected] - August 24th, 2011 2:41am

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