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Musings From The Parks: Sustainable Parks, Fee-Free Days, Bureaucracy

Just before 2021 closed for business, the National Park Service announced the entrance-fee-free days for 2022. Oddly missing was August 25, also known as Founders Day for the National Park Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 3rd, 2022 2:00am

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Florida Official Calls On Interior Secretary To Stop Big Cypress Oil Play

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has been asked by Florida's Agriculture commissioner to halt Burnett Oil Co.'s oil exploration and possible production in Big Cypress National Preserve.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 2nd, 2022 9:54am

National Park Service Offering Five Entrance-Fee-Free Days In 2022

There will be five days in 2022 when you can enter for free a national park that normally charges an entrance fee.

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By Compiled From N... - December 29th, 2021 1:45am

Arson Suspected In Loss Of Visitor Contact Station At Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Arson is suspected in the loss of the Round Spring Visitor Contact Station at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri. The building was reported on fire Sunday night.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 28th, 2021 7:47am

Golden Spike National Historical Park Celebrating Steam Engines

The power of steam locomotives will be on display Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at Golden Spike National Historical Park in Utah.

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By Compiled From N... - December 27th, 2021 2:15am

Walker Sisters Cabin At Great Smoky Mountains National Park Closed

Time wearing on the Walker Sisters Cabin at Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to its closure due to structural concerns that are scheduled to be corrected during 2022.

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By Compiled From N... - December 27th, 2021 2:15am

Saratoga National Historical Park To Improve Tour Road In 2022

Great American Outdoors Act funds are reaching into some of the smaller corners of the National Park System, among them Saratoga National Historical Park, which is scheduled to receive about $6.6 million to rehabilitate the self-guided battlefield Tour Road.

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By Compiled From N... - December 26th, 2021 1:45am

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National Park Service Proposing Expanded Backcountry Access At Wupatki National Monument

Public input is being sought on a draft backcountry management plan for Wupatki National Monument, which protects ruins from an ancient civilization that cultivated a living from a site in present-day northern Arizona that evolved into a regional trading center of sorts before being abandoned after about 300 years.

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By Compiled From N... - December 24th, 2021 2:00am

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Enjoy The Burning Yule Log From Valley Forge National Park

No need to leave home to enjoy a burning Yule log this holiday season. Enjoy the one from Valley Forge National Historical Park.

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By NPT Staff - December 24th, 2021 2:00am

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Interim Infrastructure Changes Proposed For Valles Caldera National Preserve

Planning is underway at Valles Caldera National Preserve to improve the visitor experience and resume an entrance fee collection program to generate revenues to address deferred maintenance in the park.

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By Compiled From N... - January 2nd, 2022 2:30pm

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