Parks in the News

No Reopening Date For Snowbound Yosemite National Park

With snow depths up to 15 feet in some parts of Yosemite National Park, officials don't know when they will reopen the park to visitors.

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By Compiled From N... - March 1st, 2023 2:15pm

Obed Wild And Scenic River Saw Record Visitation In 2022

Obed Wild and Scenic River in Tennessee seems to be losing its reputation as an "overlooked gem" of the National Park System. Last year the park's visitation climbed almost 25 percent above 2021 visitation, to more than 306,000.

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By Compiled From N... - March 1st, 2023 2:30am

Death Valley National Park, Where You Can Find Solitude Despite The Crowds

You wouldn't think you could find solitude in a national park that draws more than 1 million visitors a year, but it is possible at Death Valley National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - February 28th, 2023 10:26am

National Park Visitation Hit 312 Million In 2022, Eight Parks Accounted For A Quarter Of That

Visitation to the National Park System continued to rebound in 2022, with the head count reaching 312 million, the highest tally since the pre-pandemic year of 2019, according to the National Park Service. While 27 parks —2 percent of the 424 units in the National Park System— accounted for half of the 2022 visitation, year-over-year increases largely were seen across the system, the agency said.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 27th, 2023 3:09pm

Glacier National Park's Move To Recreation.Gov For Permits Heavily Criticized

Public reaction to Glacier National Park's decision to move its backcountry permit system to Recreation.gov brought praise and criticism, highlighted some of the flaws with the reservation system, and underscored the National Park Service's struggle with managing the rush to the outdoors.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 27th, 2023 3:00am

Severe Weather Closes Yosemite National Park

Severe winter weather that has blasted California has led to the closure of Yosemite National Park at least until Wednesday.

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By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2023 4:03pm

The First Geological Map Of Yellowstone National Park

Geological mapping requires a high level of skill in Earth science, willingness to go into remote wilderness areas and endure rugged conditions, patience, perseverance, and curiosity. Today, mapping is aided by satellite and airborne data, and an ability to drive close to most areas of geological interest. But imagine being a geological mapper in the 1870s!

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 26th, 2023 2:30am

Critical Infrastructure Improvements Coming To Grand Canyon National Park

When the waterline breaks — as happens almost monthly on the South Rim and canyon floor of Grand Canyon National Park — the canteen at Phantom Ranch and other park restaurants break out disposable plates and plastic utensils instead of dishware requiring water to wash.

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By Lori Sonken - September 3rd, 2024 1:58pm

Glacier National Park Releases 2023 Campground Information

When the campgrounds open in Glacier National Park in Montana later this year, the Avalanche Campground will again be available, while the Avalance, Two Medicine, and Many Glacier campgrounds will be available via advance reservation only through Recreation.gov.

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By Compiled From N... - February 25th, 2023 2:30am

Parking Tags Coming To Great Smoky Mountains National Park

If you're planning to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park this year you're going to need a "parking tag" if you plan to stop for longer than 15 minutes as you explore the park.

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By Compiled From N... - February 24th, 2023 2:45am

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