Parks in the News

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reviewing Visitor Management Strategies

How best to manage visitors to the Laurel Falls Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park continues to be a discussion park staff is having, though the park will retain day-long, vehicle free access to the Cades Cove Loop Road on Wednesdays this summer.

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By Compiled From N... - February 4th, 2022 2:30am

Three Vessels Grounded At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Challenging ocean currents sent three vessels onto the beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in recent days. While all those on board of the three managed to go ashore, their boats remained grounded on the beach.

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By Compiled From N... - February 3rd, 2022 4:04pm

Understanding The "Science Behind The Scenery" At Rocky Mountain National Park

If you're curious about the "Science Behind The Scenery" at Rocky Mountain National Park, you'll be able to understand it better without leaving your home or office by tuning into an upcoming webinar from Rocky Mountain National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - February 3rd, 2022 2:30am

NPS Proposing To Permanently Close Parking Areas At Harpers Ferry

Too many cars and not enough parking have the National Park Service proposing to permanently close the Maryland Heights parking areas at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.

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By Compiled From N... - February 3rd, 2022 2:30am

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Repairs Coming To Phantom Ranch's Wastewater System At Grand Canyon

Repair work to the wastewater treatment system at Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park is scheduled to begin next week, with the focus on boosting capacity and capability to treat the current user demand and meet the state quality standards.

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

Application Period Open For 2023 Private River Trips Through Grand Canyon National Park

The application period has opened for 2023 private river trips on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park.

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By NPT Staff - February 2nd, 2022 2:30am

UPDATE | Tracking National Park Reservation Requirements

Summer's growing visitation to the National Park System has led to crowds that some parks are trying to manage through various reservation systems. Here is a list of parks will require a reservation to visit during prime time this year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 3rd, 2022 10:06am

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Gulf Islands National Seashore To Enforce RV Size Limits

If you don't want to lose your camping permit at Gulf Islands National Seashore in Florida and Mississippi, be sure you know the latest length and height restrictions for RVs.

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By Compiled From N... - February 1st, 2022 2:30am

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Room To Grow? For Parks In The Eastern U.S., More Than You Realize

As the Biden administration's 30 by 30 initiative moves forward, it's likely it will rely heavily on the National Park System to succeed.

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By Michael Sparks - February 13th, 2022 11:21am

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National Park Service Rethinking How Best To Manage Yellowstone Bison

"New scientific information and changed circumstances" have prompted the National Park Service to reconsider how best to manage bison in Yellowstone National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 31st, 2022 3:03pm

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