Parks in the News

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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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

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

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