July Marks Annual Wildflower Fesitval at Cedar Breaks National Monument
Thursday June 25, 2009
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Looking for a fun summer activity for the family? Plan a trip to Cedar Breaks National Monument next month for its 4th Annual Wildflower ... Read More
Plan Your Fourth of July With the Help of a New Website Launched by the National Park Service
Wednesday June 24, 2009
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The National Park Service has launched a website that will help you plan your Fourth of July celebration somewhere in the National Park System.
“The ... Read More
You Have Until June 30 to Comment on Death Valley Stewardship Plan
Monday June 22, 2009
Death Valley National Park is preparing a Wilderness Stewardship Plan to guide decisions for the future use and protection of its wilderness lands. And if you’d like to comment, there ... Read More
Spend Father's Day at a National Park!
Thursday June 18, 2009
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Dad, you reading this? Want to go camping this weekend? Happy Father's Day!
This weekend marks the first entrance-free weekend in the National Park System this ... Read More
Find at Denali Turns Out to be Prehistoric Hunting Artifact
Tuesday June 16, 2009
Last month, children in a hiking group at Denali National Park & Preserve were exploring and playing with with objects on a Teklanika River gravel bar. One of the youngsters ... Read More
New Food Storage Regulations at Olympic National Park
Sunday June 14, 2009
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Many parks offer places to hang food and other smelly items that may attract wildlife.
If you're planning a backcountry trip in Olympic National Park ... Read More
Yosemite Buses Recieve Poor Results After Surprise Inspection
Friday June 12, 2009
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Yosemite's tour buses bring approximately 250,000 visitors per year.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol, and the ... Read More
Reservations for Statue of Liberty Crown Visits Begin This Saturday
Wednesday June 10, 2009
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Celebrate this Independence Day with the reopening of the Statue of Liberty’s crown! July 4th marks the first time since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that the crown ... Read More
Jogger at Glacier National Park Survives Grizzly Encounter
Tuesday June 9, 2009
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A jogger recently survived an encounter with two young grizzly bears in Glacier National Park. Here is what happened:
Thomas Nerison, 60, of Kalispell, MT, ... Read More
June 27 Marks the Annual Great American Campout!
Monday June 8, 2009
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Keep in mind not everyone will enjoy the great outdoors...
Held each June, the Great American Backyard Campout is a national event that encourages people of ... Read More
Ladies Camping Trip - Foiled by Racoon and Mother Nature
Friday June 5, 2009
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Bad weather and pesky wildlife can't break up a great group of friends!
It started with a raccoon and it ended with rain. That pretty much ... Read More
Shenandoah Offers Family Camping Seminar in Late June
Wednesday June 3, 2009
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Have you always wanted to learn how to camp but never found the time? Well pack up the kids and head to ... Read More
Search for Missing Hiker at Grand Canyon Is Scaled Back
Monday June 1, 2009
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The search for a missing hiker in Grand Canyon National Park has been scaled back due to a lack of clues, according the ... Read More