Parks in the News

Biden Administration Blocks Mining, Geothermal Development Near Boundary Waters

Years of concern that the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness would be harmed by nearby mining were alleviated Thursday when the Biden administration withdrew 225,504 acres of the Superior National Forest from mineral and geothermal leasing for 20 years.

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By NPT Staff - January 26th, 2023 2:39pm

Hikers Stranded In Snowy Zion National Park Backcountry Rescued By Helicopter

Two hikers stranded in the snowy backcountry of Zion National Park in Utah were rescued by a helicopter crew from the Utah Department of Public Safety.

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By Compiled From N... - January 26th, 2023 12:57pm

Derelict Structures To Be Removed From Cape Cod National Seashore

Work to demolish derelict buildings at Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts will begin in the coming months.

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By NPT Staff - January 26th, 2023 2:30am

Commercial Opportunities In National Park Facilities

National Park Service authorities, reluctant to see facilities be vacant when they can bring revenues to parks, are offering commercial leases on operations at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Independence Hall National Historical Park that include a golf course and a restaurant.

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By Compiled From N... - January 26th, 2023 2:30am

National Park Service Plans To Redevelop Presence At Everglades City

The National Park Service plans to redevelop facilities at its location in Everglades City that was damaged by Hurricane Irma back in 2017.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 25th, 2023 2:30am

Acadia National Park Gets Funding To Repair Water, Wastewater Systems

Acadia National Park's water and wastewater distribution systems in the park's Schoodic District will be rehabilitated thanks to nearly $8 million in Great American Outdoor Act funding.

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

National Academy Of Sciences Remains Concerned Over Everglades Restoration

While much has been accomplished with restoration of the Everglades, and billions of dollars of more funding are being lined up, the National Academy of Sciences continues to have concerns over the lack of climate-change planning being factored into what is viewed as the world model for large-scale ecosystem restoration.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 24th, 2023 5:50am

NPS Continuing Work On Wildland Fire Strategies

Efforts are continuing within the Interior Department and the National Park Service to develop strategies to reduce the threats of wildfire on public lands, an endeavor complementary to work being conducted by the Agriculture Department.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 23rd, 2023 2:30am

UPDATE | Carlsbad Caverns National Park Cave Tours Shut Down This Week

Electrical issues have led Carlsbad Caverns National Park officials to shut down cave tours this week while repairs are made.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 25th, 2023 8:50am

Isle Royale National Park Releases Plan To Manage Cultural Resources

Clambering about Isle Royale, a slender, nearly 50-mile strip of wilderness in Lake Superior, Fred Dustin found himself stumbling upon one ancient copper pit after another.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 22nd, 2023 2:45am

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