An oil plume from the well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to wash ashore at Gulf Islands National Seashore by Saturday morning, and crews are working to be ready for that event.

Today some crews are working to assess conditions across the seashore, while others — with the help of the U.S.

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A day spent hiking along the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park deserves some rewards. And if you’re a chocoholic, one of those should be the Pinon Chocolate Bread Pudding served up at the Grand Canyon Lodge.

Can’t make it to the North Rim any time soon?

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In a conclusion that might not seem to be too surprising, U.S.

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If you enjoy bicycling but it’s not convenient to haul your pedal powered ride on vacation, the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will soon offer an option: bicycle rentals.

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A spring snowstorm that’s been pulsing through the Rocky Mountains has left Yellowstone National Park somewhat of a winter wonderland, and park officials are warning travelers that it could be tough to negotiate the park for the next few days.

Roads are being plowed and re-opened as conditions allow, but at the same time park officials are advising that snow tires mi

Another national park arch has collapsed.

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There are some great, kid-friendly programs on tap in the coming weeks at Assateague Island National Seashore. You can join a walk through the wetlands or watch the critters get fed at the park’s aquarium.

Here’s the schedule:

Saturday, May 1

10 a.m. Life of the Marsh Walk: Wastelands or wonderful wetlands?

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There are many great places to paddle in the National Park System, whether you choose to go by canoe, raft, or sea kayak. And, there also are many park shorelines that are dotted with caves and grottoes.

This particular shot was taken at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin.

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Nearly $2.4 million is being raised by the Grand Teton National Park Foundation to pay for the construction of a 154-seat auditorium at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in the national park.

That auditorium, scheduled to open next spring, will complete the center, which was built in 2007.

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Legislation has been introduced to Congress that would add 415 acres to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument in Arizona.

The measure, introduced by U.S. Rep.

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