Parks in the News

Dr. Michael Soukup Honored With George Hartzog Award

The Coalition to Protect America's National Parks has honored Dr. Michael Soukup with its George Hartzog Award to mark his contributions to drive natural resource stewardship at the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - December 25th, 2022 2:30am

Parks Close As Bitter Cold, Snow Sweeps Over Them

Frigid weather and stormy conditions closed many national parks across the country on Friday, from Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site in North Dakota and Badlands National Park in South Dakota to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park in Virginia and the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in North Carolina.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 23rd, 2022 4:28pm

Whether You Explore Great Smoky Mountains By Horse Or Foot, The Price Is The Same

A new pricing system for enjoying Great Smoky Mountains National Park next year treats those who explore the park by foot or horseback equally.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 23rd, 2022 2:30am

Aquatic Invasive Species Driving Up Costs Of Boating In Some Parks

Ever-rising costs in the battle against aquatic invasive species in the National Park System are driving up the costs of boating in some parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 22nd, 2022 2:45am

Camping Fees Going Up At Kings Canyon And Sequoia National Parks

Campground fee increases will take effect for Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks in California on January 1. This is the first of two increases, with the second set to take effect in 2024, according to a park release. This phased increase brings the two parks' campground fees in line with prices of similar campgrounds in the area and follows a public comment period that was announced in August 2022.

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By Compiled From N... - December 22nd, 2022 2:30am

Mississippi Civil Rights Sites Special Resource Study

In a study presented to Congress the National Park Service has pointed to a variety of opportunities for the preservation, protection and interpretation of civil rights sites in Mississippi, including technical assistance, funding opportunities and other designation and recognition programs managed by the Park Service.

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By Compiled From N... - December 22nd, 2022 2:30am

Urban Wastes Suffocating Biscayne National Park's Waters

Biscayne National Park's mesmerizing bay is slowly suffocating from urban wastes that are depleting the bay's oxygen.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

Proposed Omnibus Bill Would Boost National Park Service Funding

An omnibus budget bill for the current fiscal year would boost the National Park Service's funding by $210 million to $2.93 billion, and provide $1.5 billion to pay for recovery efforts in parks hit by flooding, wildfire, and drought.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 21st, 2022 9:38am

Camping Fees Increasing At Hovenweep, National Bridges National Monuments

Camping fees are inching up at Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments in Utah in a move to tackle deferred maintenance and bring pricing in line with campground fees at Arches and Canyonlands national parks.

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By Compiled From N... - December 20th, 2022 5:15pm

One Pass, Four Parks

Beginning next month you'll be able to buy one annual pass that gains you entrance into Crater Lake National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lava Beds National Monument, and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area.

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By Compiled From N... - December 21st, 2022 7:56am

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