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Tracking The Spending Of FLREA Dollars

In recent years more than $20 million in funding generated through park entrance fees and other fee programs the National Park Service is authorized to implement through the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act has been spent across the national park system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 18th, 2024 2:30am

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Kīlauea Continues A Smoldering Eruption Inside Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

A slow-moving smoldering eruption of Kīlauea volcano inside Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park continued in a remote area of the park Tuesday morning.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 17th, 2024 1:03pm

51 Acres on Rainy Lake Acquired For Voyageurs National Park

A 51-acre tract of land on Big Island in Rainy Lake has been acquired for Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 17th, 2024 11:40am

100 Bison Relocated From Grand Canyon's North Rim To South Dakota

Efforts to reduce the size of the North Rim bison herd, 100 bison were relocated from Grand Canyon National Park to South Dakota.

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By justin.housman - September 17th, 2024 12:11pm

The Mountain That Roared

Between Norris Geyser Basin and Mammoth Hot Springs is an interesting thermal area known as Roaring Mountain. These days, it is quieter than it used to be, but that sense of calm might not last forever.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 17th, 2024 2:30am

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Monitoring Kīlauea Eruption

The USGS is warning of increased volcanic activity at Kīlauea in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

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By justin.housman - September 16th, 2024 7:39pm

National Park Service Veteran To Take Helm At National Park Foundation

Jeff Reinbold, a veteran of more than three decades with the National Park Service, will succeed Will Shafroth as CEO and president of the National Park Foundation.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 16th, 2024 11:01am

Medical Wastes Lead To Closure Of Beaches At Assateague Island National Seashore

Medical wastes washing ashore at Assateague Island National Seashore in Virginia and Maryland have led to a closure of all ocean-facing beaches to swimming or wading.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 16th, 2024 10:30am

Mammoth Cave National Park Fights Back Against Bad Online Reviews

Mammoth Cave National Park uses park's negative reviews to attract attention.

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By justin.housman - September 16th, 2024 5:09am

Kenai Fjords National Park Has New Frontcountry Plan, Seeks Public Input

Officials at Kenai Fjords National Park want to make changes to the frontcountry management plan.

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By justin.housman - September 16th, 2024 3:00am

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