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First Bank Of The United States To Be Restored

The First Bank of the United States located within Independence Hall National Historical Park will undergo an extensive rehabilitation in advance of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

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By Compiled From N... - July 11th, 2023 3:00am

Rehabilitation Planned For Tupelo and Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Sites

Long-needed rehabilitation is coming to the monuments at the Tupelo and Brices Cross Roads national battlefield sites located along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Lee County, Mississippi.

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By Compiled From N... - July 11th, 2023 2:45am

Fire Restrictions Coming To Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Extreme fire conditions are leading to a ban on all fires at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in Washington state.

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

Man Cited For Illegally Landing Helicopter In Grand Teton National Park

A picnic on the shore of Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park could turn out to be really expensive for a Colorado man who illegally landed his helicopter there.

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By Compiled From N... - July 10th, 2023 11:48am

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National Park Service Seeking Input On Proposed Sequoia Reforestation Work

The Castle Fire that roared through Sequoia National Park in 2020 destroyed an estimated 10 percent of the existing population of giant sequoias. In a bid to blunt that loss, the National Park Service is proposing to plant sequoia seedlings in areas of the park that sustained the greatest losses and is seeking public comment on the proposal.

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By Compiled From N... - July 9th, 2023 2:30am

Geology Festival Coming To Bryce Canyon National Park Next Weekend

Bryce Canyon National Park's centennial Geology Festival is scheduled for this coming Friday and Saturday and will include guided hikes, geology programs and interactive family-friendly booths. This year’s festival will also feature special evening programs from author and geologist Christa Sadler and park paleontology fellow Tut Tran exploring fossil discoveries within and around Bryce Canyon National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - July 9th, 2023 2:30am

Olympic National Park, Olympic National Forest Implementing Fire Restrictions

Due to the combination of increased dry conditions and rising temperatures, the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park in Washington state are implementing fire restrictions that will only allow campfires in established fire rings in designated areas. Restrictions take effect at midnight July 9.

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By Compiled From N... - July 8th, 2023 2:30am

St. Croix National Scenic Riverway Developing River Management Plan

As it works to develop a long-range management plan for the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway in Wisconsin and Minnesota, the National Park Service has scheduled a number of listening sessions to collect public's thoughts.

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By Compiled From N... - July 8th, 2023 2:30am

Grand Canyon National Park To Get New Shuttle Buses

A new shuttle bus fleet is coming to Grand Canyon National Park thanks to a grant of $27.5 million fro the U.S. Transportation Department's Federal Highway Administration.

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By NPT Staff - July 7th, 2023 2:30am

Yosemite National Park Holding Second Public Comment Period On How To Improve Access

After receiving nearly 7,000 comments during the first public comment period on ways to improve access and the visitor experience at Yosemite National Park, the National Park Service is staging another comment period to gather more input.

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By Compiled From N... - July 7th, 2023 10:39am

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