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Chains are available for much of Angels Landing to assist hikers on the steep ascent.

Another tragedy has struck Zion National Park. A woman hiking up Angels Landing has died after tripping. She fell about 1,000 feet to her death.

According to park officials, the woman - who is not being immediately identified - was hiking alone when she fell around 2 p.m. on Friday.

"She was a third of the way from Scout Lookout to the top," said District Ranger Ray O'Neil. "We're still looking into it at this point. It just sounds like a terrible accident."

Just four months ago a California hiker died along the same route in August.

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The National Park Service and the U. S. Navy will host a joint memorial ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7. The ceremony will take place on the Naval Station Pearl Harbor's Kilo Pier from 7:40 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

The theme of the program is "But Not in Shame: The Aftermath of Pearl Harbor." Highlights will include music by the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, morning colors, a Hawaiian blessing, a rifle salute by members of the U.S. Marine Corps, wreath presentations, echo taps, and recognition of the men and women who survived on December 7, 1941.

The commemoration is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. More information can be found online or by calling 808-422-2771, ext. 119.

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Yesterday was the last time for many people who live within the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore to celebrate Thanksgiving in their homes. The government is set to take possession of their properties on September 30, 2010 and is causing a bit of a debate.

Although property owners sold their homes to the national park years ago, according to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Superintendent Costa Dillon, many residents are claiming that the federal government made decisions that affect the properties without consultation.

Twenty-six properties were purchased which will force 38 people, including the elderly out. A few residents state they had no clue that their home would become part of the national lakeshore. But the park stands by their original purchase. "It was done 25 years ago, and they've had time to prepare," Dillon stated.

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Parks Canada is inviting the public to two upcoming consultations today on management planning for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. The consultations will be held in Tofino at the Clayoquot Sound Community Theatre from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on December 4 in Ucluelet at the courtroom from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Come share your opinions on how you see the national park and where management should take it in the future!