Parks in the News

Climate Change Temperatures Killing Death Valley's Bristlecones

Many visitors to Death Valley National Park think it's pretty cool to take a selfie in front of the digital thermometer in front of the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. And this summer, with a string of 17 consecutive 120+° Fahrenheit days, there have been plenty of opportunities.

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By Compiled From N... - August 6th, 2023 2:45am

Area Closures At Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Due To Wildfire Risk

Some areas in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at most risk for wildfire will close to vehicles beginning Sunday, August 6 at 5 p.m., and campfires will be prohibited.

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By Compiled From N... - August 5th, 2023 6:15pm

Rich Mountain Road In Great Smoky Mountains Closed Due To Bear Activity

After a visitor within their vehicle encountered a bear that has become habituated to humans and vehicles, Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Rich Mountain Road in the Cades Cove area will be closed to all traffic starting Saturday, August 5, until further notice.

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By Compiled From N... - August 5th, 2023 6:05pm

Grand Teton National Proposing Backcountry Fee Changes

In a bid to make backcountry permit fees more equitable between large and small groups, Grand Teton National Park officials are proposing to tweak the cost of the permits.

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By NPT Staff - August 5th, 2023 2:30am

Bryce Canyon National Park Proposing Changes To Camping Reservations, Moonlight Tours

Campground reservations and registration for full moon hikes at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah both would move to recreation.gov under a proposal the park staff has made.

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By Compiled From N... - August 4th, 2023 2:45am

Long-Awaited Infrastructure Work Coming To Colonial National Historical Park

A three-year construction project set to begin August 14 will make major repairs to Colonial Parkway in Colonial National Historical Park in Virginia, encompassing roughly 10 miles of roadway and 11 bridges.

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By Compiled From N... - August 4th, 2023 2:30am

York Fire At Mojave National Preserve Surpasses 94,000 Acres

Firefighters slowly were making progress on containing the York Fire in Mojave National Preserve in California, although a drying trend with higher daily temperatures was returning to the area.

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By Compiled From N... - August 3rd, 2023 12:30pm

Groups Call On Interior Secretary To Officially Restrict e-Bikes' Access In National Parks

Access eBike users have enjoyed in parts of the National Park System since 2019 should be rescinded at least until the National Park Service completes environmental studies on their impacts, a number of groups have told Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Park Service Director Chuck Sams.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 3rd, 2023 10:18am

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Higher Camping, Permit Fees Proposed At Zion National Park

Camping fees at Zion National Park could go up as much 75 percent under a fee schedule now open for public comment.

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By Compiled From N... - August 3rd, 2023 2:45am

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High Water Temperatures Threaten Florida Bay Ecosystem

This week, the world gasped when South Florida’s coastal water temperatures reached the upper 90s °F, shattering records and shocking locals and visitors alike. The Audubon team at the Everglades Science Center has recorded water temperatures in Taylor Slough, part of Everglades National Park, for more than 30 years. The team saw temperatures climb to 96.7 °F on July 12—one of the highest recordings ever taken by Audubon in Florida.

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By NPT Staff - August 3rd, 2023 2:30am

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