Parks in the News

OIG: Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Ran Afoul Of Ethics Guidelines

Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke ignored his ethical obligations by continuing to work on a private development in his hometown of Whitefish, Montana, while serving as Interior secretary, the Interior Department's Office of Inspector General found.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 16th, 2022 1:12pm

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Nearly 300 Million Visited National Park System in 2021, But Most To Just 25 Parks

Visitation to the National Park System last year approached 300 million, an increase of 60 million from 2020 levels, but the majority of those visitors headed to just 25 of the 423 units, the National Park Service announced Wednesday.

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By Compiled From N... - February 16th, 2022 2:21pm

Cupid Has Returned To Longfellow's Inkstand

A 19th century inkstand passed from writer to writer before landing on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s desk. A decorative cupid figurine broken off the top of the inkstand and lost for nearly a century before a remarkable rediscovery. For such a small object, this bronze inkstand has many stories to tell.

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By Compiled From N... - February 16th, 2022 2:30am

Two National Parks In Louisiana Receive $29 Million For Hurricane Ida Recovery

Twenty-nine-million-dollars is headed to Louisiana, where the National Park Service will use the money to make repairs to damage Hurricane Ida inflicted on Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park last summer.

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By Compiled From N... - February 16th, 2022 2:30am

Shelton Johnson Honored For Work In Raising Awareness, Appreciation Of Public Lands

Shelton Johnson, a longtime ranger in Yosemite National Park, has been honored by the National Park Trust with its 2022 American Park Experience Award, which honors an individual or group that has made extraordinary efforts to enhance the awareness and appreciation of our nation’s public parks, lands, and waters.

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By NPT Staff - February 16th, 2022 2:30am

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Proposal To Rebuild More Than 6 Miles Of Theodore Roosevelt NP Loop Road

A stretch of the South Unit Loop Road at Theodore Roosevelt National Park that has been closed since 2019 would be rebuilt under a proposal the National Park Service supports.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 15th, 2022 2:30am

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Recreation.Gov Continues To See Increases In Reservations, And In Cancellations

As the Covid pandemic enters its third year, the desire to be outdoors continues to push the number of campsite and other reservations made through recreation.gov, which also has noticed an increase in cancellations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 14th, 2022 3:00am

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Crystal Cave At Sequoia National Closed Due To KNP Complex Fire

Crystal Cave at Sequoia National Park will remain closed this year due to damage to the access road caused by the KNP Complex Fire.

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By NPT Staff - February 14th, 2022 2:30am

Study: Northeast Canyons And Seamounts National Monument Had No Evident Impact On Commercial Fishing

President Obama's designation of Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monument in the Atlantic Ocean had little or no impact on commercial fisheries, according to an examination of catches before, during, and after establishment of the monument.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 11th, 2022 2:30am

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17 Miles Of Foothills Park At Great Smoky Mountains National Park To Be Repaired

Another tranche of Great American Outdoors Act money is flowing into the National Park System, this time to Great Smoky Mountains National where $31 million will be spent to rehabilitate 17 miles of Foothills Parkway West.

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By Compiled From N... - February 11th, 2022 2:30am

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