Parks in the News

Child's Park in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area To Reopen After Six Years

After six years of renovations, the popular Child's Park in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area reopens to the public on October 2.

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By justin.housman - October 1st, 2024 2:30am

Seawall Rehabilitated At Perry's Victory And International Peace Memorial

Two years of work have added 40 years of life to the seawall that buffers Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial in Ohio from the pounding waters of Lake Erie.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 1st, 2024 2:30am

Recovery Continues At National Parks Impacted By Tropical Storm Helene

Flooding, power outages, and downed trees were among the issues national parks were facing in the aftermath of Helene, which evolved from tropical storm to hurricane and back to tropical storm as it rampaged from the Gulf of Mexico north into Appalachia.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 30th, 2024 2:58pm

Dangling Rope Marina Not Returning At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Declining water levels at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area have prompted the National Park Service to decide the Dangling Rope Marina can no longer operate.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 30th, 2024 2:30am

Lawsuit Filed To Halt Trout Introduction In Glacier National Park's Gunsight Lake

Local wildlife non-profits have filed suit against the NPS and USFWS to stop the introduction of native trout species in Gunsight Lake.

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By justin.housman - September 30th, 2024 11:58am

Parks Struggling To Recover From Helene

Tropical Storm Helene has blown away, but units of the National Park System are struggling to recover in her wake. All of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina remained closed Sunday, many roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park were closed, and Congaree National Park in South Carolina was closed due to loss of power and functioning water systems.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 29th, 2024 1:13pm

Mammoth Cave National Park Seeks Comment On Fee Increase

Mammoth Cave National Park is proposing charging entrance fees to children under six for the first time.

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By justin.housman - September 29th, 2024 2:25am

Ozark National Scenic Riverways To Kick Off Fall Hiking Series

Check out the list of adventures during the Fall Hiking Series at Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

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By justin.housman - September 28th, 2024 2:30am

Death Valley National Park Appoints New Chief Ranger

Death Valley National Park has appointed Phil Johnson as new Chief Ranger.

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By justin.housman - September 28th, 2024 2:10am

Status Report For South Florida National Parks After Hurricane Helene

Southern Florida national park properties update their status following devastating hurricane impacts.

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By justin.housman - September 27th, 2024 7:11pm

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