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  1. Outside Firewood Banned at Shenandoah National Park

    About.com - US & Canadian Parks &bull Feb 23, 2010

    takomabibelot Emerald Ash Borer Survey Tree located in West Virginia. Planning a trip to Shenandoah National Park ? Leave the wood at home! The park will institute an Outside Firewood Ban next month in an attempt to slow the spread… Full Story »

  2. Governor Schwarzenegger Has Plan to Keep Parks Open

    About.com - US & Canadian Parks &bull Oct 15, 2009

    Nate Mandos via Flickr On October 29, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will announce his plans to keep all California parks open after years of struggling with the state's budget... Full Story »

  3. Yosemite Black Bears Preferred Vehicle? Minivans.

    About.com - US & Canadian Parks &bull Oct 14, 2009

    ToddBim via Flickr For seven years, the top choice of vehicle by black bears in Yosemite National Parkhas been none other than the minivan. And there is science behind... Full Story »

  4. Steamtown Announces Holiday Express Train for Families

    About.com - US & Canadian Parks &bull Oct 13, 2009

    ClatieK via Flickr With Halloween around the corner it can only mean one thing: Preparations for the holidays have already begun. If you're looking for a unique activity, plan... Full Story »

  5. NPS Accepting Artist Applications for Rocky Mountain National Park

    About.com - US & Canadian Parks &bull Oct 10, 2009

    David Paul Ohmer via Flickr The National Park Service is accepting applications for its summer 2010 Artist-in-Residence Program from October 1, 2009, through December 1, 2009, at Rocky Mountain National... Full Story »

  6. Shenandoah Celebrates Wilderness Weekend - Oct 17-18

    About.com - US & Canadian Parks &bull Oct 9, 2009

    Lauren Himiak Shenandoah National Park will celebrate its 9th annual Wilderness Weekend from October 17 - 18, 2009. This year commemorates the 33rd anniversary of Shenandoah's wilderness designation. Two special events... Full Story »

  7. Dinosaur National Monument Welcomes Veterans

    About.com - US & Canadian Parks &bull Oct 8, 2009

    Wounded Warrior Project Dinosaur National Monument was part of something incredible this past week. The Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit created to empower veterans, led a group of wounded veterans... Full Story »

  8. Expedia Launches New Website For National Park Travelers

    About.com - US & Canadian Parks &bull Oct 7, 2009

    Kossy@FINEDAYS via Flickr Planning a trip to a national park just got easier! Expedia is partnering with the National Park Foundation on a new website to help travelers plan their... Full Story »

  9. Celebrate the Victory at Yorktown October 17-19

    About.com - US & Canadian Parks &bull Oct 6, 2009

    cliff1066 via Flickr The Yorktown Victory Center is located on Route 1020 near the Colonial Parkway in Yorktown. To mark the 228th anniversary of America's Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown, head... Full Story »

  10. Help Return the Wolves to Washington

    About.com - US & Canadian Parks &bull Oct 5, 2009

    Tambako the Jaguar via Flickr Wolves have historically been known to roam the national parks of Washington, including North Cascades, Mount Rainier, and Olympic National Parks. And now it is... Full Story »

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