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NPS ranger speaks out against Snyder, alleged agency corruption

After years of what he says has been severe retaliation from the federal agency, Robert M. Danno, an "employed by ignored" ranger and former chief ranger, is telling all through a new book detailing what he says is retaliation from NPS, and the career he lost through demotions, menial tasks below his rank and criminal charges for theft in 2009 he had to defend in U.S. Court.

Tags: dan snyder, Rob Danno,

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Blue Ridge Parkway reverses decline in visitation

Tags: Blue Ridge Parkway, tourism,

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Protesters in D.C.'s Freedom Plaza extend permit

Protesters who've maintained a tent city in Washington's Freedom Plaza since October will remain there for at least another 2 months.

Tags: Freedom Plaza, October 2011 Stop the Machine, Occupy Washington D.C.

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Manassas Battlefield Bypass back on priority list

There appears to be growing support for a new road that would take traffic around the Manassas National Battlefield Park -- a major tourist attraction in the capital region.

Tags: Manassas National Battlefield Park, Battlefield Bypass,

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Park service preparing exercise Rx in D.C. area

The National Park Service is writing a prescription for outdoor recreation in the Washington area.

Tags: D.C. Park Prescriptions

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Oh, rats: Who's right about D.C.'s rodent law?

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli is in a war of words with District lawmakers over rats.

Tags: mark segraves, Ken Cuccinelli, rats, Dixon Herman, National Wildlife Control Operators Association, John Hadidian, U.S. Humane Society, D.C. Department of the Environment, Christophe Tulou, The Wildlife Center of Virginia

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Va. trail projects getting federal help

The National Park Service is helping local communities implement more than 200 natural resource and recreational projects, including some in Virginia.

Tags: National Portrait Gallery

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D.C. students offer reading of MLK's 'Dream' speech

A group of fifth-grade students is preparing to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. ahead of what would have been his 83rd birthday.

Tags: Watkins Elementary, King Memorial Foundation, National Mall, King Memorial

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Sharpshooters take aim at Rock Creek deer

So many deer are crammed into a popular local park that there are plans to bring in sharpshooters for the first time to thin the herd.

Tags: Rock Creek Park, deer

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Hancock, Md., marks Civil War anniversary

The western Maryland town of Hancock is marking the 150th anniversary of a little-known Civil War battle.

Tags: Hancock, Md., civil war, Battle of Hancock, Potomac River

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