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Archive for June 30th, 2009

Jun 30, 2009

Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle Service Begins July1

Visitors can travel historic Sun Road for free on optional shuttle system and other tour buses

Jun 30, 2009

Ranger Fun Run Planned

Hot Springs National Park is hosting a Ranger Fun Run on July 11, 2009 beginning at 8 a.m. on West Mountain.

Jun 30, 2009

Voyageurs National Park Offers New Campfire Program at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center

Voyageurs National Park offers a family friendly and free of charge campfire program every Thursday (7:00 -8:00pm) beginning July 2nd to August 13th.

Jun 30, 2009

Noted Author to Present Hiking Book

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host author Danielle "Danny" Bernstein on Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Bernstein’s newest guidebook, Hiking North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Heritage, lists 66 day hikes, ranging in length from 1 to 13 miles.

Jun 30, 2009

Voyageurs National Park Presents “Balloon Animals of the Fur Trade” – Friday July 3

Come along on a journey with our resident voyageur, Brandon Baker. He will talk about life as a voyageur and the animals of the northwoods.

Jun 30, 2009

FRIENDS OF CUMBERLAND GAP NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK UNVEILED DURING 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Friends of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park to be unveiled as park celebrates its 50th anniversary of dedication.

Jun 30, 2009

Proposed Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands Environmental Assessment

Park seeks public comment on proposed Acquisition of Florida Power and Light Lands  Environmental Assessment

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