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Body Of Missing Hiker Found In Zion National Park

The body of an Arizona woman who was swept up in a flash flood at Zion National Park last Friday was found Tuesday in the Virgin River downstream from the Narrows where she had been hiking.

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By Compiled From N... - August 23rd, 2022 4:30pm

Search For Missing Hiker Moves South Of Zion National Park

The search for a hiker missing since a flash flood swept through the Narrows area of Zion National Park expanded Monday to an area south of the park along the Virgin River, with National Park Service staff assisting local law enforcement agencies.

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By Compiled From N... - August 22nd, 2022 6:25pm

Vehicle Break-Ins At Delaware Water Gap NRA

U.S. Park Rangers at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area are seeking information from the public to aid an ongoing investigation into recent vehicle break-ins within the park.

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By Compiled From N... - August 22nd, 2022 2:15pm

NPS To Open Kettle Falls Business Opportunity in Voyageurs National Park

The National Park Service (NPS) anticipates releasing a prospectus for a concession business opportunity to provide Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail, Marina, and other services at Kettle Falls within Voyageurs National Park in the fourth quarter of this calendar year.

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By Compiled From N... - August 22nd, 2022 1:00pm

Shenandoah Reinstates Mandatory Mask-Wearing In Park Buildings

Following National Park Service policy and CDC guidance, masks must be worn in all Shenandoah National Park buildings, effective Monday, August 22, 2022. This change is in response to high transmission rates in the area of the park.

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By Compiled From N... - August 22nd, 2022 3:00am

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Zion SAR Responds To Flash Flood At The Narrows

Zion National Park search and rescue are responding to a flash flood at the Narrows near the Temple of Sinawava. This includes a report of multiple hikers being swept off their feet by the flash flood and another report of a hiker overdue from a trip in the Narrows.

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By Compiled From N... - August 21st, 2022 3:00am

Update On The Kennedy Fire At Whiskeytown NRA

A fatal traffic accident on Highway 299 sparked a wildland fire and precipitated a closure and evacuation of the eastern side of Whiskeytown NRA.

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By Compiled From N... - August 21st, 2022 3:00am

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Fuel Truck Rolls Over On Hwy 191 In Yellowstone National Park

In the early morning hours of August 19, 2022, a fuel tanker truck lost control and rolled over near mile marker 16 on U.S. Hwy 191, a section of highway that runs through the western portion of Yellowstone National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - August 21st, 2022 3:00am

Shenandoah Artist-In-Residence To Present Plein Air Painting Public Program

Shenandoah National Park invites the public to meet Artist-in-Residence Ken Michael Heyman and learn about plein air painting through Heyman demonstrating his techniques and processes to create his artwork.

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By Compiled From N... - August 20th, 2022 3:00am

Incident At Abyss Pool In Yellowstone National Park

On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, an employee found part of a foot, in a shoe, floating in Abyss Pool, located in the West Thumb Geyser Basin in the southern part of Yellowstone National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - August 19th, 2022 10:58am

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