Parks in the News

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

NPS Releases Redevelopment Vision For Caneel Bay At Virgin Islands National Park

Overnight lodging at Caneel Bay in Virgin Islands National Park would return under the National Park Service's proposal for redeveloping 150 acres fronting the bay.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 20th, 2023 5:00pm

Hawai’i Volcanoes Seeks Lead On Suspected Art Thieves

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park law enforcement officers are asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals suspected of stealing Hawaiian cultural artwork from the Volcano House hotel lobby.

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By Compiled From N... - January 20th, 2023 3:00am

"21st Century Visitor Centers" Coming To A Number Of Parks

Changes in visitor desires and habits, technology, and even interpretation are driving efforts to redefine the national park visitor center for the 21st century.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 23rd, 2023 9:35am

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