Parks in the News

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park — White Rhinos And Zulu Heritage

Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park is famous for its large rhino population and yet — more than 60 years after Operation Rhino showed conservation world that the near-impossible could be achieved — the future of these iconic creatures seems less assured than ever.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 24th, 2024 2:30am

Safety First When Building Roads And Bridges In Yellowstone National Park

Building roads through Yellowstone is a considerable undertaking given all the thermal ground found throughout the park. Bridges, like the new span across the Yellowstone River near Tower Junction, are especially challenging.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 24th, 2024 2:30am

Climber Dies In Fall At Devils Tower National Monument

A 21-year-old Wisconsin man climbing Devils Towers became the seventh climber to die there over the past century when he fell while rappelling down the geologic oddity located in northeastern Wyoming.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 23rd, 2024 3:43pm

Section of Highline Trail In Glacier National Park Remains Closed After Bear Injures Hiker

A hiker was bitten by a bear last week on Glacier National Park's popular Highline trail. A section of the trail is closed until further notice.

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By justin.housman - September 23rd, 2024 2:56pm

Olympic National Park Floats Concessions Contract

The National Park Service is seeking proposals to run lodging, food and beverage, retail, and other commercial operations at Olympic National Park in Washington state.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 23rd, 2024 2:30am

These National Parks Are Dropping Reservation Requirements For Fall/Winter 2024

Visit these 6 national parks without entrance reservations this fall and winter.

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By justin.housman - September 23rd, 2024 4:44am

UPDATE | Yellowstone Search-And-Rescue Launched For Missing Backcountry Traveler

A search-and-rescue mission is underway in the remote southeastern corner of Yellowstone National Park for a 22-year-old who failed to meet a scheduled boat pickup on Friday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 27th, 2024 10:48am

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Tidbits From Around The National Park System

So many stories, so little time. At least it feels like that when trying to stay atop news from around the National Park System. With that challenge in mind, here's a look at some topics we haven't had time to fully develop.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 22nd, 2024 2:30am

Grand Canyon's Phantom Ranch To Close For Three Months

Construction of the Transcanyon Waterline at Grand Canyon National Park will require the closure of Phantom Ranch from January 2-March 30.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 22nd, 2024 2:30am

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Atlantic Claims Second House In A Day At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Crews went to work Saturday at Cape Hatteras National Seashore to clean up the debris of a second house that collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean in less than 24 hours, bringing to nine the number of homes toppled by the ocean in recent years.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 21st, 2024 11:16am

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