Parks in the News

Legislation Introduced To Protect Wolves, Bison, And Grizzly Bears

Legislation has been introduced to both chambers of Congress to provide permanent protection for wolves, grizzly bears, and bison and to expand recovery efforts for them.s

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 20th, 2024 2:30am

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The Wolves Within Voyageurs National Park

Unlike those at Yellowstone or Isle Royale, the wolves of Voyageurs National Park have always been there.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 20th, 2024 2:30am

Popular Road To Reopen In Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

A popular section of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area's Old Mine Road has been restored thanks to funding from the Great American Outdoors Act

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By justin.housman - September 20th, 2024 11:33am

Boil Water Advisory Issued For Kalaloch Area Of Olympic National Park

Due to a drop in pressure in the potable water distribution system, Olympic National Park in Washington state on Thursday issued a boil water advisory for the Kalaloch Lodge, Kalaloch Campground, and all park facilities in the Kalaloch area. Water samples have been collected and the boil water advisory is expected to be lifted within 24 to 48 hours.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 19th, 2024 4:20pm

Body-Cam Video Of July 4 Shooting At Yellowstone National Park Released

Graphic footage from a July 4 gun battle between Yellowstone National Park law-enforcement rangers and a gun-wielding man was released Thursday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 19th, 2024 2:01pm

Lake Mead National Recreation Area to Reopen Popular Trails This Fall

Lake Mead National Recreation Area to reopen trails after brutal summer heat.

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By justin.housman - September 19th, 2024 3:00am

New Hampshire Woman Suffers Leg Burns In Yellowstone Thermal Area

A 60-year-old woman from New Hampshire suffered second- and third-degree burns on one of her legs while walking off-trail in a thermal area near the Mallard Lake Trailhead at Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 18th, 2024 12:38pm

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Name Of Clingmans Dome Changed To Cherokee Name For The Mountain

The U.S. Board of Geographic Names on Wednesday voted to change the name of the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from Clingmans Dome to Kuwohi, a Cherokee name for the mountain.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 18th, 2024 11:45am

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Here's How To Enjoy Great Smoky Mountains National Park This Fall

Tips on how to enjoy the fall foliage that draws a large number of visitors to an already popular Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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By justin.housman - September 18th, 2024 2:35am

Tracking The Spending Of FLREA Dollars

In recent years more than $20 million in funding generated through park entrance fees and other fee programs the National Park Service is authorized to implement through the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act has been spent across the national park system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 18th, 2024 2:30am

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