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Budget cuts affect Shenandoah National Park

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Study: Dam removal helped eels in Shenandoah park

The removal of a large dam in Virginia has meant good news for the American eel population, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service.

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Conn. firefighters battle Va. national park blaze

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has met with firefighters headed to Virginia to help battle wild fires.

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Smoke from Va. forest fires wafting into D.C. region

A strong smoky smell has been reported from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Lorton in Fairfax County.

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Area road makes list of best biker routes

Motorcycle riders are no doubt familiar with the country's best open roads, and one scenic drive in the D.C. region has been ranked among the best in the country.

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National parks generate more than $1B for local economy

National parks in D.C., Maryland and Virginia generated more than $1.8 billion in revenue in 2010 from 58 million visitors and supported more than 22,000 related jobs.

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