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UPDATE | FAA Grants License For Spaceport Near Cumberland Island National Seashore

Rockets soaring across Cumberland Island National Seashore moved a step closer to reality Monday when the Federal Aviation Administration granted a license to Spaceport Camden, though that in itself does not authorize actual launches.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 20th, 2021 4:54pm

A Look Back At 2021 At Cape Cod National Seashore With Superintendent Carlstrom

What transpired at Cape Cod National Seashore over the past 12 months? Superintendent Brian Carlstrom sat down the Teresa Martin from Lower Cape TV to discuss 2021 at the seashore.

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By NPT Staff - December 20th, 2021 1:45am

Forest Keepers

The National Park System is an essential laboratory—and also a battleground—in the management of invasive pests.

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By Kim O'Connell - June 16th, 2022 4:35pm

Decision On Spaceport Near Cumberland Island Not Likely Final

An announcement expected Monday on whether a commercial spaceport can be located near Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia likely will just be the latest chapter in the long-running quest by county officials to develop the facility, as Federal Aviation Administration officials already are saying their ruling won't be the final step in the matter.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 19th, 2021 3:00am

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KNP Fire Complex Fully Contained At Sequoia National Park

It took more than three months, and a few large rain- and snowstorms, but the KNP wildfire complex in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks has been declared fully contained.

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By Compiled From N... - December 19th, 2021 1:45am

Exterior Renovations To Historic Flat Top Manor On Blue Ridge Parkway Complete

After more than a year of exterior renovations, historic Flat Top Manor along the Blue Ridge Parkway is gleaming once again just in time for the year-end holidays.

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By NPT Staff - December 18th, 2021 2:00am

National Park Service Reviewing Options For Saving Spruce Tree House

How to keep the sandstone arch above Spruce Tree House at Mesa Verde National Park from further collapse is being discussed by the National Park Service, which currently is reviewing three options, including one to let nature take its course.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 17th, 2021 2:00am

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Op-Ed | Another Yellowstone Bison Slaughter

The state, federal and tribal groups involved in the Interagency Bison Management recently announced they would slaughter up to 900 Yellowstone bison this winter.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 17th, 2021 10:05am

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Salem Maritime Receives Grant To Tell History Of Slavery

Through the use of historic documents, artifacts and structures, the history of slavery in part of Massachusetts will be explored through a National Park Service program involving teachers and students.

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By Compiled From N... - December 17th, 2021 1:45am

Low Water Levels Closing Another Boat Ramp At Lake Powell

Another boat ramp at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is closing to large motorized vehicles as the slow, but steady, decline of the lake continues.

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By Compiled From N... - December 29th, 2021 11:13am

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