Parks in the News

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

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

US, Canada Renew Commitment Of Collaboration At Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park

At a ceremony Wednesday at Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada, the leadership of the National Park Service and Parks Canada signed a renewed memorandum of understanding "to reinforce the longstanding relationship between the two organizations."

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By Compiled From N... - August 9th, 2023 9:59pm

Fire Restrictions In Place At Joshua Tree National Park

In light of hot, dry weather conditions, high winds, and increasing fire danger, Joshua Tree National Park in California has imposed restrictions on wood burning and charcoal fires across the entire park, including all campgrounds, backcountry sites, and residential areas. Fire restrictions will be in effect that prohibit the following:

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By Compiled From N... - August 9th, 2023 11:37am

Elevator Woes Strike Wind Cave National Park, Stop Cave Tours

Elevator woes have again hit Wind Cave National Park, forcing a stop in cave tours at least until early September.

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By NPT Staff - August 9th, 2023 10:29am

Forest Restoration, Orphaned Gas Well Reclamation, Wildlife Projects Funded Across Park System

Millions of dollars are being distributed across the National Park System for projects ranging from forest restoration and fisheries improvements to orphaned gas well reclamation work and a battle to save native Hawaiian birds from extinction.

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By Compiled From N... - August 9th, 2023 5:45am

UPDATE | Biden Designates Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument

President Biden on Tuesday designated Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona, a sprawling, nearly million-acre tract adjacent to Grand Canyon National Park known for its natural, cultural, economic, scientific, and historic resources and recreational opportunities.

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By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2023 5:03pm

Section Of Joshua Tree National Park Closed To Allow Bighorns Access To Water

A section of Joshua Tree National Park has been closed to visitors so desert bighorn sheep can have undisturbed access to a water hole.

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By Compiled From N... - August 8th, 2023 2:45am

Research Sheds Light On Steamboat Geyser’s Eruptions, Past And Present

What can trees tell us about Steamboat Geyser’s history? Why do Steamboat’s seismic eruption signals vary seasonally? Get up to speed on two newly published research studies centered on the world’s tallest geyser.

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By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2023 2:30am

Civil War Miniatures Exhibition To Raise Funds For Civil War Flag

The Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg Foundation will partner with the Artist Preservation Group for its upcoming miniatures exhibition at the military park's Museum and Visitor Center on August 19-20 to raise funds to enable the park to conserve the 2nd North Carolina Infantry flag.

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

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