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Reclaiming Well Sites At Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve

The National Park Service is reclaiming seven oil and gas well sites within the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Louisisana.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 4th, 2024 2:30am

Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim To Close For The Season

Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim facilities will begin day-use operations on October 16.

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By justin.housman - October 4th, 2024 2:15am

Very High Fire Danger Returns To Grand Teton National Park

Very high fire danger has returned to Grand Teton National Park and the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 3rd, 2024 4:39pm

UPDATE | Parks Slowly Recovering From Damage Inflicted By Helene

Damage assessments and recovery work is slow going in national park units from North Carolina to Georgia that were hard hit by Tropical Storm Helene.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 3rd, 2024 6:59pm

Public Comment Period Extended Regarding Land Exchanges In Cumberland Island National Seashore

Cumberland Island National Seashore seeks public comment on four proposed land exchanges within the park boundary.

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By justin.housman - October 3rd, 2024 2:30am

Capital Reef National Park Campground Reservations Available Year-Round

You'll soon be able to reserve a campsite in Capital Reef National Park in Utah year-round.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 3rd, 2024 2:30am

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Search For Missing Hiker In Yellowstone Moves From Rescue To Recovery

After 11 days, a search-and-rescue effort to find missing hiker Austin King in Yellowstone National Park has been scaled back to a recovery mission.

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By justin.housman - October 3rd, 2024 11:55am

The Fastest-Ever Climb Of The Grand Teton, A Record Lost And A Trails Debate

When a trail runner claimed to have set a new FKT on the Grand Teton, the trail running world was in awe. They they found out he'd cut a switchback.

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By justin.housman - October 8th, 2024 11:25am

Newfound Gap Road To Open In Great Smoky Mountains On Wednesday

While cleanup from Tropical Storm Helene continues in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Newfound Gap Road that crosses the park from Tennessee to North Carolina is scheduled to reopen Wednesday morning.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 1st, 2024 3:06pm

Big South Fork's Viewfinder That Helped Color Blind Visitors See Fall Foliage Destroyed By Vandals

Officials at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area are looking for information about vandalism that destroyed a viewfinder built to allow colorblind visitors to enjoy the fall foliage.

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By justin.housman - October 1st, 2024 2:40am

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