Parks in the News

New Philadelphia National Historic Site

The patch of rural Illinois holds no visible clues to the pre-Civil War history of the landscape, but it is enveloped in stories of aspiration, self-determination, and independence. Here, in western Illinois, not far from the Mississippi River, was where Frank McWorter envisioned a new life for former slaves like himself.

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

Dramatic Decline In Winter Bird Populations In Acadia National Park

Since 1971 there has been a drastic decline of the winter bird populations seen in Acadia National Park in Maine, according to a new study.

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By NPT Staff - January 2nd, 2023 2:30am

Water Worries: Threatened and Endangered Cultural Sites

The cascading effects of climate change, including increasing rain events and rising seas, are causing challenges for cultural resource managers throughout the national park system.

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By Kim O'Connell - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

Playalinda Beach At Canaveral National Seashore To Reopen In January

While much of Canaveral National Seashore in Florida remains closed as crews continue cleaning up debris from hurricanes Ian and Nicole, Playalinda Beach is scheduled to reopen on January 3.

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By Compiled From N... - January 1st, 2023 2:30am

Climate Change's Grip On The National Park System

Water, the universal solvent, is eroding parts of the National Park System. It is slowly overcoming Cape Hatteras National Seashore and has done significant damage to Yellowstone and Death Valley national parks, as well as Mojave National Preserve and Vicksburg National Military Park. And with climate change, it is gaining strength.

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

2022 Year In Review: Top Stories From Around The National Park System

Here's a look at some of the to stories from around the National Park System in 2022.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2022 7:05am

Mountain Bike Trail Approved For Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Approval has been given for a mountain bike trail to be built in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but there's no money dedicated for its construction, and park staff are still looking into how it should be operated.

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By Compiled From N... - December 31st, 2022 2:45am

Rockfall Kills Two Visitors To Yosemite National Park

A California couple driving in Yosemite National Park was killed this week when an estimated 185 tons of rock peeled away from a cliff high overhead and landed on their rental truck.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 30th, 2022 6:15pm

Some Boating Access Available At Lake Powell

It's winter, but if you have determination, a four-wheel-drive, and a small boat, you can reach the water of Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah.

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By Compiled From N... - December 30th, 2022 2:45am

National Park Service Has Lost Nearly 50 Percent Of Its Special Agents Since 2000

The National Park Service's loss of special agents over the past 20 years means those who remain will not get involved with “felony investigations of property crimes, and crimes against society such as serious drug-related offenses," according to the agency's associate director for visitor and resource protection.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 30th, 2022 2:30am

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