Parks in the News

NPS Approves Big Cypress National Preserve Backcountry Plan

The decision by staff at Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida not to propose any wilderness-eligible lands for official wilderness designation has been approved by the regional director.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 13th, 2025 3:06pm

Tourists Vs. Wildlife: The Dangers In The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

There are too many stories about Yellowstone and Grand Teton national park visitors getting in troubling situations with wildlife.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 8th, 2025 11:27am

Significant Fee Leap Proposed For Private River Trips Through Grand Canyon National Park

A proposed fee increase for private river trips through Grand Canyon National Park if approved will more than triple the cost to individuals, with the revenues targeted to help with river restoration and mitigation projects.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2024 9:07am

Jimmy Carter's Public Lands Legacy

Jimmy Carter started out as a small-town peanut farmer, and held just one term as president of the United States, but during those four years he signed legislation creating more than three dozen national parks, including the country's largest, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 30th, 2024 1:26pm

Last Remaining Piece Of Unprotected Land At Grand Teton National Park Acquired By Interior

The sale of 640 acres within Grand Teton National Park from the state of Wyoming to the Interior Department was finalized Monday, ensuring permanent protection for the parcel that is key for migratory wildlife and erasing concerns that the property might have been sold for development.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 8th, 2025 11:27am

President-Elect Trump Vows To Change Mount Denali's Name Back To Mount McKinley

President-elect Trump once again says he'll change the name of America's tallest mountain.

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By justin.housman - January 21st, 2025 11:46am

Death Valley National Park’s Emigrant Canyon Road Closing For Repairs

Death Valley National Park’s Emigrant Canyon Road, damaged by the remnants of Hurricane Hilary back in August 2023, will close January 6 for repairs and not reopen until March.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 30th, 2024 2:30am

Cumberland Valley Loop Horse Trail Repaired At Big South Fork NRRA

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, which straddles Kentucky and Tennessee, recently repaired 16 miles of the Cumberland Valley Loop Horseback Riding Trail, located in the heart of the park's trail system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 29th, 2024 2:30am

Carl Sandburg Home Partially Opens Trails Following Hurricane Helene Damage

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site begins phased reopening after Hurricane Helene.

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By justin.housman - December 29th, 2024 2:30am

Massachusetts Gets A New National Natural Landmark

Nantucket Barrier Beach and Wildlife Refuge is the newest National Natural Landmark.

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By justin.housman - December 29th, 2024 2:30am

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