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Former NPS Chief Historian Robert Utley Passes At 92

Robert M. Utley, who served as the National Park Service's chief historian from 1964 to 1980 and authored nearly two dozen books, passed away recently at 92 following post-surgery complications.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 3rd, 2022 3:00am

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Opposition Voiced In North Carolina Over Proposed Parking Fees At Great Smoky

Efforts by the staff at Great Smoky Mountains National Park to raise revenues through parking fees are being opposed by a state senator in North Carolina.

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By NPT Staff - July 3rd, 2022 2:30am

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USGS, NPS Finalizing Disaster Recovery Plan For Hawai'i Volcanoes

The monthslong eruption of Kīlauea volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park back in 2018 did a great deal of damage to the park and its infrastructure, including impacts to the Jaggar Museum and nearby buildings on the brim of the volcano that left them unusable. Now the National Park Service and U.S. Geological Survey are ready to move forward with a disaster recovery plan that is open for public comment.

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By Compiled From N... - July 3rd, 2022 2:30am

Rocky Mountain National Park’s Old Fall River Road Open To Vehicles

Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is now open to vehicles as of July 1, 2022.

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By Compiled From N... - July 2nd, 2022 3:00am

Sequoia And Kings Canyon Prepare For July Fourth Weekend

Summer is in full swing at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Fourth of July weekend is expected to be extremely busy, and visitors are strongly encouraged to plan ahead to ensure an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend.

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By Compiled From N... - July 1st, 2022 3:00am

Operator Of Caneel Bay Resort Claims Ownership, Sues United States

A lawsuit filed against the United States on Thursday claims that the Caneel Bay Resort at Virgin Islands National Park legally belongs to the company that has operated it since 2004 and asks a federal judge to declare the Interior Department has no legal claim to the property.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 1st, 2022 11:01am

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Yellowstone National Park To Reopen North Loop

Yellowstone National Park will reopen the north loop on Saturday, July 2, 2022, to all visitors and suspend the alternating license plate system.

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By Compiled From N... - June 30th, 2022 5:00pm

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National Park Service Presents 2022 Independence Day Celebration In The Nation’s Capital

The National Park Service will once again host the annual celebration of Independence Day on the National Mall, the nation’s most important civic space and home to more than a dozen memorials that commemorate great Americans and significant events in our nation’s history.

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By Compiled From N... - June 30th, 2022 7:58am

Voyageurs National Park Slowly Reopening

After early summer flooding inundated many parts of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota, the waters are receding and more areas of the park are reopening to the public.

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

NPS Seeks Comment For Plant Gathering At Indiana Dunes National Park

The National Park Service has released the “Plant Gathering for Traditional Purposes” Environmental Assessment for Indiana Dunes National Park. The purpose of this EA is to evaluate the potential impacts of entering into an agreement with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians to allow traditional gathering of plants and plant parts at the park.

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By Compiled From N... - June 30th, 2022 5:15am

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