Parks in the News

Wawona Hotel In Yosemite National Park To Close For Condition Assessment

Possible problems with the roof of the Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park have prompted the National Park Service to close the venerable hotel in December to conduct a "comprehensive" assessment of the hotel's condition.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 13th, 2024 2:30am

Fee Changes at Virgin Islands National Park Prompts Request for Comment

Virgin Islands National Park seeks public input on amenity fee increases.

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By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 4:54am

Eleven Burros Found Dead Of Suspected Algal Bloom In Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park officials discovered nearly a dozen dead burros and suspect a toxic algal bloom was the cause.

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By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 3:00am

Visitor Use Management Plan Completed For Virginia Triple Crown of A.T.

Funding, often a troublesome component of implementing plans for managing the National Park System, likely will slow full implementation of an ambitious visitor use management plan crafted for the popular Virginia Triple Crown segment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2024 2:30am

Hiker Missing For A Month Found Alive In North Cascades National Park

A 39-year-old hiker was found alive by a trail crew after being missing for a month in North Cascades National Park.

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By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 12:25pm

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UPDATE | Tropical Storm Francine Prompts Park Closures

With Tropical Storm Francine expected to be at hurricane force when it reaches Louisiana on Wednesday, at least two units of the National Park System closed in advance of the storm.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2024 4:03pm

White Sands National Park Proposes Fee Increase, Wants Your Input

To cover the cost of enhanced visitor services, White Sands National Park is proposing amenity fee increases.

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By justin.housman - September 10th, 2024 3:00am

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Gulf Islands National Seashore Closes Barrier Islands as Tropical Storm Francine Approaches

Barrier islands part of Gulf Islands National Seashore are closed in preparation for Tropical Storm Francine

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By justin.housman - September 10th, 2024 2:30am

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Trying To School Visitors To Leave Only Footprints

A bag of corn chips dropped off a trail in Carlsbad Caverns National Park provided park staff with the perfect opportunity — albeit a disturbing one — to urge visitors to leave only footprints.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2024 2:30am

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The D.C. Park For People Who Love To Roller Skate And Fish

In the only U.S. national park with a roller-skating pavilion, Akiima Price strolls around the monthly Late Skate event making sure the community is happy. DJs provide the soundtrack as young skaters wobble in between adults with serious skills. Extended families watch from the sidelines. Vendors sell bubble tea and volunteers dole out apples and oranges. As always, skate rentals are free.

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By Jennifer Bain - September 11th, 2024 3:46am

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