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1 hr ago | The Tennessean Nashville News

Cumberland Gap Park celebrates 50th anniversary

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park isn't the only park celebrating a milestone this year.

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5 hrs ago | WUSA9.com Washington, DC

DC Road Closures For Independence Day

Law Enforcement Agencies have provided the following information about road closures in the District for Saturday, July 4, 2009.

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Related Topix: Washington, DC, US National Parks, National Mall

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Vail Daily News

$22 million slated for Mesa Verde visitor center

Mesa Verde National Park will get $22 million for a proposed visitor and curatorial center near the park's entrance MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, Colorado - Mesa Verde National Park will get $22 million for a proposed visitor and curatorial center near the park's entrance under a funding bill passed by the U.S. House.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Mesa Verde National Park, US Politics, John Salazar, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Colorado, Colorado Government

SignOnSanDiego.com

Cadaver dog searches woods on Calif. north coast

The Del Norte County Sheriff's office said no human remains have been found but the investigation is continuing.

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Related Topix: Redwood National And State Parks, US National Parks

KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

Thrifty campers flocking to Rocky Mountain park

Visitor numbers at Rocky Mountain National Park were up 23% in May compared with a year earlier, and the economy may be a factor.

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Related Topix: Rocky Mountain National Park, US National Parks

National Parks Traveler

Two Forest Fires Burning In Yosemite National Park

If you're planning to spend the holiday weekend in Yosemite National Park , you might run into smoky conditions on occasion due to two fires burning in the park.

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Related Topix: Yosemite National Park, US National Parks, Yosemite National Park, CA, Fire

National Parks Traveler

Should the Trains Keep Rolling into Grand Canyon National Park?

Should excursion trains still roll into Grand Canyon National Park on the South Rim? Xanterra Parks & Resorts photo.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Grand Canyon National Park, Williams, AZ, Grand-Canyon, AZ

Thu Jul 02, 2009

WWUP-TV Cadillac

Officials Test For Possible Botulism Outbreak At Sleeping Bear Dunes

A possible botulism outbreak has been found at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Danville News

Group to place flowers on 5,000 graves at Gettysburg

Gettysburg National Cemetery will be a sea of red, white and blue this July 4. A non-profit group plans to mark the holiday by placing bouquets of flowers at thousands of graves at the historic veterans cemetery.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Non-Profit

Salt Lake Tribune

Propane leak in Zion National Park sends one to hospital

A propane leak at the Zion Lodge in Zion National Park sent one person to the hospital and led to an evacuation of the area.

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Related Topix: Zion National Park, US National Parks

WTOP

Independence Day Celebration to close streets around National Mall

The extensive security measures put in place for the 4th of July celebration will close many streets in and around the the National Mall.

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Related Topix: Washington, DC, US National Parks, National Mall, Life, Holidays, 4th of July

Wed Jul 01, 2009

National Parks Traveler

Construction Shuts Off Some Access to Norris Geyser Basin In Yellowstone National Park

Reconstruction of a section of boardwalk in the Norris Geyser Basin means you won't be able to see Minute Geyser for roughly a month.

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Related Topix: Yellowstone National Park, US National Parks

FOX 4 Florida

Plan for Revolutionary War museum moves to Philly

A group that has been trying for years to build a Revolutionary War museum on private land within Valley Forge National Historical Park says it will instead build it in downtown Philadelphia.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Valley Forge National Historical Park

WDBJ7

Unusual wreck on Blue Ridge Parkway

July 1, 2009 Unusual wreck on Blue Ridge Parkway An unusual wreck involving a Roanoke County police cruiser and another vehicle on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Related Topix: Blue Ridge Parkway, US National Parks, Roanoke County, VA

FindingDulcinea

On This Day: Battle of Gettysburg Begins

On July 1, 1863, Gen. Robert E. Lee led Confederate troops into the battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle of the Civil War.

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Related Topix: Gettysburg, PA, History in the News, US National Parks, Gettysburg National Military Park

Tue Jun 30, 2009

WLUC-TV Negaunee

Wilderness area dedicated

The city of Munising received a visit from aA U.S. senator this afternoon to celebrate a major achievement for the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Carl Levin, Democrat

Tulsa World

Shawnee man dies rescuing drowning child at Chickasaw National Recreation Area

SULPHUR a ' A 32-year-old Shawnee man died Monday saving a drowning child at the Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulphur, OK

NBC29

Bicyclists Hit on the Blue Ridge Parkway

A Maryland man is in jail after police say he was driving drunk and crashed his car into two bike riders on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Related Topix: Blue Ridge Parkway, US National Parks

KIMO

Glacier Bay Extends Vessel Speed Restriction

It's a good summer for humpback whales cruising the chilly waters of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and park rangers would like to keep it that way.

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Related Topix: US National Parks, Glacier Bay National Park And Preserve

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Mt. Airy News

Mount Airy Chamber Of Commerce Inc

Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce, serving in Surry County North Carolina. Explore Mount Airy, the hometown of actor Andy Griffith, for the Mayberry parallels.

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Related Topix: Mount Airy, NC, Surry County, NC, Blue Ridge Parkway, US National Parks

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