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If you've ever wished for some hands-on experience firing historic cannons and muskets, the staff at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial may have a deal for you. The park is looking for "highly-dedicated volunteers to assist NPS staff in operating the park's carronade (cannon) and musket firing demonstrations."

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By Jim Burnett - May 1st, 2012 2:34am

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Mark Your Calendars: New Visitor Center To Open June 9 At Santa Monica Mountains NRA

A new visitor center at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will open at the King Gillette Ranch on June 9, replacing an older National Park Service facility outside the NRA.

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By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2012 2:27am

Concert Featuring Rock Legends To Benefit Joshua Tree National Park Association

Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, stalwarts in the ranks of rock-and-roll, will perform a benefit concert June 1 for the Joshua Tree National Park Association.

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By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2012 2:23am

National Park Week Quiz #9 Revealed: What The Bartender Knew

The bartender must be a National Parks Traveler reader.

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By Bob Janiskee - April 30th, 2012 5:31am

Aquatic Algae Threatening To Suffocate Native Fauna At Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

A microscopic algae normally found in colder waters has been found in waters of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and is threatening to suffocate native fauna on streambeds, according to the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2012 2:50am

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Lend A Buck, Or More, To North Cascades Institute On May 2

Connecting youth with North Cascades National Park is the goal of a fund-raising campaign on Wednesday that lets you donate to the North Cascades Institute and watch your donation grow through matching funds.

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By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2012 2:48am

Salvo Day Use Area At Cape Hatteras National Seashore Reopens Tuesday

The Salvo Day Use Area at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which has been closed since Hurricane Irene swept across it last September, will reopen Tuesday.