Parks in the News

Yellowstone Thermal Features, From Apollinaris To Zomar

Let’s take a tour of scientists’ work, and explore some of Yellowstone’s most interesting thermal features and rivers, from A(pollinaris) to Z(omar)!

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By Rebecca Latson - August 20th, 2024 3:00am

Salt Creek Boardwalk To Be Rebuilt At Death Valley National Park

The Salt Creek Boardwalk that was destroyed by a flash flood two years ago in Death Valley National Park will be rebuilt, the park has announced.

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

Buffalo National River Seeks Comments For Development Of A Draft River Management Plan

Buffalo National River staff in Arkansas is preparing to launch a public planning process for an updated river management plan and is seeking public input during a 30-day public comment period that runs through September 15.

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

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Arches Seeks Public Input On Floodplain Statement Of Findings For Delicate Arch Road

Arches National Park invites the public to comment on a Floodplain Statement of Findings (FSOF) related to the proposed construction of bridges over three low-water crossings on the Delicate Arch Road.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 19th, 2024 5:24pm

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Mount Rainier Seeking Public Input On Timed-Entry Reservation Pilot Program

In an effort aimed at reducing congestion, crowding, destruction of fragile areas, and ease strain on infrastructure and resources, Mount Rainier National Park initiated a timed-entry pilot program lasting through September 2, 2024. The park is now seeking public input on the success (or failure) of this program.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 19th, 2024 4:45pm

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Grinding Away

At Cape Hatteras, coastal erosion creates costly challenges for residents, tourists, and the National Park Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 19th, 2024 2:30am

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New Paper Supports Continued Incubation Of Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles At Padre Island National Seashore

Kemp's ridley sea turtles, the most endangered sea turtles in the world that are far from reaching population numbers to downlist them under the Endangered Species Act, would benefit from continued incubation of hatchling eggs at Padre Island National Seashore, according to a new paper.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 19th, 2024 2:30am

Coffeepot Fire At Sequoia National Park Covers More Than 200 Acres

A lightning-sparked fire thought to be of no concern has flared up in Sequoia National Park and covered more than 200 acres Saturday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 17th, 2024 3:01pm

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Another House Toppled By The Ocean At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Visitors to Cape Hatteras National Seashore are being urged to stay out of the Atlantic Ocean around all areas of the beaches at Rodanthe, North Carolina, where another house has been toppled into the ocean.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 17th, 2024 2:39pm

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Part Of Lassen Volcanic National Park Reopened To The Public

With the Park Fire's northeastern edge relatively static, the northern entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park has reopened.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 17th, 2024 2:23pm

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