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Cultural And Historical Benefits Of Expanding The National Park System

Retiring at day's end to a small cabin on the lakeshore, Henry David Thoreau spent two years searching for lessons nature could teach him.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2024 12:35pm

Heat Driven By Climate Change Will Make Grand Canyon, Other National Parks, More Dangerous

As climate change continues to drive higher and higher temperatures across the National Park System, Grand Canyon and other parks are going to become more and more dangerous as visitors in search of recreation, rejuvenation, and inspiration chance being stricken by a heat-related illness, according to a new study.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2023 2:30am

Utah Loses Bid To Reverse National Monument Boundaries

Utah has no legal standing to second-guess President Biden's judgment in restoring the original boundaries of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in the state, a federal judge has ruled.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 12th, 2023 11:45am

Judge Chastises Fish And Wildlife Service For Ignoring Wolf Recovery Plan

A federal judge on Friday chastised the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to produce a nationwide gray wolf recovery plan, saying individual plans for the Eastern timber wolf, Northern Rocky Mountain wolf, and Mexican wolf don't meet the requirements under the Endangered Species Act to develop nationwide plan for the gray wolf.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 11th, 2023 5:23pm

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Bandelier National Monument Camping Fees Going Up October 1

A jump in camping fees at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico is coming October 1.

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By Compiled From N... - August 11th, 2023 2:30am

Maui Fires Force Closure Of Haleakalā National Park

The devastating wildfires that have run across Maui continue to keep the Summit and Kīpahulu districts of Haleakalā National Park closed, with reopening not expected before Monday.

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By Compiled From N... - August 10th, 2023 4:19pm

National Park Service Mulling Three Options For Managing Yellowstone Bison

Yellowstone National Park's Plains bison numbers could rise to 7,000 under one of three alternatives being considered for managing the iconic animals.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 11th, 2023 10:24am

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U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Agrees To Resume Red Wolf Recovery Program

In the wake of two lawsuits that claimed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had failed to work to boost the wild population of red wolves in North Carolina, the agency has reached a settlement that lays out a process for helping the species avoid extinction.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 10th, 2023 2:30am

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park And Preserve Proposing Trail Repairs

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve will host an open house and public information session on proposed repairs to the preserve’s trail system on August 17.

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By Compiled From N... - August 10th, 2023 2:30am

Glacier National Park Proposing Increases In Camping Fees

Glacier National Park staff is seeking public comment on a proposal to increase most campsite fees in 2024, with most sites looking at a $10/night increase.

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By Compiled From N... - August 10th, 2023 2:30am

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