Parks in the News

Defenders Of Wildlife Welcome New President And CEO

Defenders of Wildlife, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization founded in 1947 and “dedicated to the protection and restoration of imperiled species and their habitats in North America,” has appointed Andrew Bowman as president and CEO of the organization.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 21st, 2024 3:35am

Lake Mead NRA Final Air Tour Management Voluntary Agreement Announced

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Park Service (NPS) have announced the completion of a commercial air tour management voluntary agreement for Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 21st, 2024 3:00am

Olympic Fire Crews Continue Searching For Potential Wildfires After Recent Lightning Strikes

Interagency fire crews continued suppressing fire starts and investigating smoke reports across Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest today. Crews are working to suppress two active fires on the Olympic National Forest caused by the lightning strikes. So far, no structures are threatened and there are no new evacuations or closures.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 20th, 2024 4:47am

NPS Seeking Public Input On Grazing Management Plan & EA For Black Canyon Of The Gunnison And Curecanti

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input regarding development of a Grazing Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area, under the National Environmental Policy Act.  

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By Rebecca Latson - August 20th, 2024 4:11am

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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