Parks in the News

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

Comments Being Taken On New ORV Regulations At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area iin Utah and Arizona is accepting public comments through November 15 on proposed changes to the park’s 2021 off road vehicle (ORV) special regulations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 16th, 2024 2:30am

Handling The Herd At Cape Hatteras

What to do with feral horses, a hot button topic across the National Park System, is being debated over Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Ocracoke ponies.

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By Kim O'Connell - September 15th, 2024 2:30am

Grand Canyon National Park Proposing Increase In Backcountry Fees

The National Park Service is proposing a jump in the fee to backpack in Grand Canyon National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 15th, 2024 2:30am

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Debuts New Whale Sculpture Made From Marine Debris

A new whale sculpture dedicated to creating awareness about the issue of marine debris will be installed at New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park.

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By justin.housman - September 13th, 2024 3:30am

Wawona Hotel In Yosemite National Park To Close For Condition Assessment

Possible problems with the roof of the Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park have prompted the National Park Service to close the venerable hotel in December to conduct a "comprehensive" assessment of the hotel's condition.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 13th, 2024 2:30am

Fee Changes at Virgin Islands National Park Prompts Request for Comment

Virgin Islands National Park seeks public input on amenity fee increases.

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By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 4:54am

Eleven Burros Found Dead Of Suspected Algal Bloom In Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park officials discovered nearly a dozen dead burros and suspect a toxic algal bloom was the cause.

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By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 3:00am

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