Parks in the News

National Park Service Considering Wilderness Designations Within Wupatki National Monument

Wupatki National Monument, in Arizona, is being considered for wilderness designation. The NPS wants your input on the plan for this fascinating, archaeologically rich area.

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By justin.housman - November 13th, 2024 5:18pm

Bar Harbor Voters Back Strict Limits On Cruise Ship Crowds

Voters in Bar Harbor, Maine — the gateway to Acadia National Park — want stricter limits on the number of people who can disembark in town from cruise ships on a given day.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 13th, 2024 2:30am

NPS Crafting River Management Plan For St. Croix National Scenic Riverway

Work is underway to develop a comprehensive river management plan for 230 miles of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in Minnesota and Wisconsin, a park unit built around the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 12th, 2024 2:30am

Benchmarking Benchmarks In Yellowstone National Park

At the tops of many mountains and along numerous roads across the USA are small brass disks called benchmarks. These survey points are critical for mapping the landscape, determining boundaries, and documenting changes, and there are hundreds of them in Yellowstone National Park!

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 12th, 2024 2:30am

Mojave National Preserve New Campground Fees And Reservation.gov Switch Will Happen January 1, 2025

Mojave National Preserve is raising camping fees and transitioning to a Reservation.gov reservation system.

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By justin.housman - November 12th, 2024 11:27am

Ozark National Scenic Riverways Sees Record Flooding

Devastating floods have damaged portions of Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

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By justin.housman - November 11th, 2024 5:46pm

Arches, Rocky Mountain, And Glacier National Parks Announce Timed Entry Reservations Required In 2025

Three of the country's most popular national parks have announced timed entry reservation systems for 2025

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By justin.housman - November 11th, 2024 11:56am

NPS Seeks Public Input On Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's Kahuku Unit

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is considering upgrades to the Kahuku area of the park.

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By justin.housman - November 11th, 2024 11:50am

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Riding The Rails On Amtrak's Cardinal Line Through New River Gorge

Riding the rails and making new friends through New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

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By justin.housman - November 11th, 2024 11:54am

November 15 Kicks Off Voyageurs National Park Camping And Houseboat Reservations For 2025 Summer Season

Make your summer camping reservations now at Voyageurs National Park.

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By justin.housman - November 10th, 2024 2:30am

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