Parks in the News

Congress Passes Sweeping Public Lands Package, National Parks Will Benefit

Hundreds of thousands of acres of officially designated wilderness. Boundary adjustments that will preserve cultural and ecological resources, not to mention scenery. Authorization to create the Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 25th, 2009 3:37pm

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Developer Outlines Financing To Transform Fort Hancock at Gateway National Recreation Area

A controversial proposal to restore rundown historic buildings at Gateway National Recreation Area for commercial purposes seems to be moving forward with a financing package, according to the NRA's superintendent.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2009 7:45pm

National Park Foundation Launches 2009 Junior Ranger Essay Contest

The National Park Foundation wants to hear from your kids regarding their concerns about national parks, and the winning essayist will be able to see $5000 donated to the park of her or his choice. And they'll also get a $1,000 Visa gift card of their own!

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2009 12:52pm

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Spring Plowing Operations Under Way in Glacier National Park

They've unleashed the snowplows in Glacier National Park, which means it shouldn't be too terribly long before the Going-to-the-Sun Road is once again open end-to-end.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2009 9:46am

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House Consideration of Massive Public Lands Bill Could Involve Gun Amendment

Less than two weeks after he lamented items he viewed as frivolous in the massive public lands bill that would designate official wilderness and launch three new units of the National Park System, a Utah Republican believes the bill should carry an amendment allowing concealed carry in national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2009 9:21am

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Scientists in Hot Water at Yellowstone National Park—for a Good Cause

Research projects have become a popular target for politicians and citizens concerned about government spending, but at least some studies do have practical applications. A recent example involves a project at Yellowstone National Park, where scientists have been in hot water for a good cause.

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By Jim Burnett - March 23rd, 2009 8:48am

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Flamingo Lodge is No More

Hurricane damaged beyond repair in 2005, Everglades’ venerable Flamingo Lodge has finally been demolished. It remains to be seen when, if ever, a replacement structure will be built.

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By Bob Janiskee - March 23rd, 2009 4:34pm

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Mount Redoubt in Lake Clark National Park and Preserve Erupts as Predicted

Alaska's Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is back in the news with the eruption overnight of Mt. Redoubt.

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By Jim Burnett - March 23rd, 2009 9:55am

NRA Appeals Ruling Blocking Concealed Carry in National Parks

The National Rifle Association on Friday appealed a federal judge's ruling that put a halt to concealed weapons permit holders arming themselves in national parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 20th, 2009 4:58pm

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Federal Judge Issues Scathing Opinion in Blocking "Concealed Carry" In National Parks, Wildlife Refuges

A federal judge, in a biting opinion highly critical of the Bush administration's Interior Department, has blocked a rule change that would have allowed national park visitors to carry concealed weapons.

National Parks-Gun Ruling TRO.pdf

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 19th, 2009 7:30pm

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