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The Plan To Save Effigy Mounds National Monument From Erosion

Sacred mounds built thousands of years ago are under threat of erosion next to a changing Mississippi River in Effigy Mounds National Monument.

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By justin.housman - November 21st, 2024 2:30am

Southeast Utah Group Parks Announce Winter Hours And Closures

Check out the winter hours and temporary closures for visitor centers at parks in the Southeast Utah Group.

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By justin.housman - November 21st, 2024 2:30am

Mount Rainier National Park's 2025 Construction Plans

Be prepared for construction projects causing closures in Mount Rainier National Park.

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By justin.housman - November 21st, 2024 2:30am

Camping Prices Will Go Up At Dinosaur National Monument

Officials are raising camping prices at Dinosaur National Monument to fund maintenance needs.

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By justin.housman - November 20th, 2024 2:30am

Actor Pierce Brosnan Fined For Walking In Thermal Area At Yellowstone National Park

Actor Pierce Brosnan dodged a somewhat hefty fine for walking in a restricted thermal area at Yellowstone National Park, with the federal magistrate fining him $500 while the U.S. Attorney's Office had sought a $5,000 fine plus two years' probation for him.

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By Compiled From N... - November 19th, 2024 1:09pm

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Valles Caldera Bringing Back Entrance Fees In 2025

After entrance fee collection was paused in 2017, Valles Caldera National Preserve will again collect fees in 2025.

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By justin.housman - November 19th, 2024 2:35am

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Joshua Tree National Park To Increase Camping And Amenity Fees

Joshua Tree National Park will be increasing fees at the beginning of 2025, including doubling admission fees to the park.

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By justin.housman - November 19th, 2024 2:30am

A Brief History Of Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Webcams

To mark the demise of the webcam that provided views of Yellowstone Lake since 2017, let’s take a look back the history of YVO webcams in Yellowstone National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 21st, 2024 3:43am

Great Smoky Mountains Finishes Restoration Of Ramsey Cascades Trail

Beloved trail reopens in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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By justin.housman - November 19th, 2024 2:15am

Six Tribes Sign Historic Preservation Agreements With National Park Service

The NPS collaborates with Tribes to transfer historic preservation responsibilities and empower Tribal Historic Preservation Offices.

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By justin.housman - November 18th, 2024 2:30am

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