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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Engineers resumed rappelling down the earthquake-damaged Washington Monument on Monday after high winds forced a weekend delay in their checks of the 555-foot-high obelisk."They are out there now, doing just what they have been," said National Park Service spokeswoman ...

James KelleherCHICAGO (Reuters) - A gusty cold front sweeping into the Midwest from Canada triggered gale, rip current and shoreline flood warnings along Lake Michigan on Friday and whipped up waves as high a 23 feet, the National Weather Service said.Areas of ...

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Singer Elton John opened his new Las Vegas act at Caesars Palace on Wednesday, tickling the ivories on his new "million dollar piano" nicknamed Blossom that lit up to reflect the mood of each song."The Million Dollar Piano" ...

SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - A warming climate is imperiling the iconic wildlife and landscapes in the Yellowstone National Park region, two environmental groups said in a study.The report by Rocky Mountain Climate Organization and Greater Yellowstone Coalition released on Tuesday shows temperatures ...

The Washington Monument will remain closed to the public until further notice, pending a full assessment of the damage it suffered in the East Coast earthquake, the National Park Service said Monday.The 170-meter (555-foot) obelisk that soars over the US capital was ...

City will spend $23 million to build one, upgrade anotherThe Henderson parks system is getting more trails, improved connectivity and some new amenities — such as a campsite and a BMX bike park — as part of two multimillion-dollar projects.Contracts for work ...

NASHVILLE (Reuters) - A Tennessee lawman who got lost while squirrel hunting survived his five-day ordeal on worms and muddy water as colleagues combed the dense woods of a 13,000-acre state park looking for him."I would like to start by thanking the ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Climbing Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak, will be costlier next year under a rule issued on Wednesday by the National Park Service.Fees for climbers who tackle 20,320-foot Mount McKinley will be $350, up from the current $200, ...

Have plans for Labor Day weekend? If not, a tank of gas or a day's drive can take you to some of the most stunning landscapes on Earth. The Southwest is home to dozens of national parks, monuments and preserves, many of ...

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins agency employees in creating an It Gets Better videoSecretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has joined agency employees in creating an It Gets Better video. The It Gets Better Project was founded by gay activist ...

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Topic: Parks And Historic Sites

Rappelling team resumes check of Washington Monument

Strong winds whip up waves, down trees in Midwest

Elton John brings "million dollar piano" to Vegas

Climate change threatens Yellowstone region: report

Quake-cracked Washington Monument stays closed

Henderson has big park plans

Squirrel hunter survived on diet of worms and muddy water

Mount McKinley climbers to face steeper park fee

Labor Day regional sights: Getaways worth a tank of gas or a day's drive

Ken Salazar Reaches Out To Gay Teens In It Gets Better Video

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