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Yosemite Conservancy Investing $14 Million In Yosemite National Park

Science, cultural history, and improved routes for cyclists in Yosemite National Park are just a few of the projects the Yosemite Conservancy is underwriting this year in the park.

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By NPT Staff - June 3rd, 2022 8:49am

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Floodwaters Forcing Closures At Voyageurs National Park

Floodwaters have forced closures around Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota, ranging from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center and boat launch to many operations at Kettle Falls.

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By Compiled From N... - June 2nd, 2022 5:01pm

Grumpy Bison, Raging Waters, And Sharks Are Risky Aspects Of The National Parks

A young Ohio woman was the first to find out this year just how dangerous it is to approach bison in Yellowstone National Park, though grumpy bison are not the only risks to avoid during your summer in the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 2nd, 2022 2:30am

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UPDATE |Rockfall Again Limits Access To Zion National Park

A rockfall temporarily limited access to Zion National Park via the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, closing the road Wednesday afternoon from Canyon Junction to the East Entrance Station.

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By Compiled From N... - June 2nd, 2022 11:27am

Grand Teton National Officials Suggesting Tips For Your Summer Visit

With summer crowds starting to descend on Grand Teton National Park, park staff has a list of recommendations if you're planning to visit this year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2022 2:30am

Around The Parks: Too Hot To Hike, Historic Photos, Pecos Reopens, And More

A glance around the National Park System reveals that sometimes it's just too hot to hike, and that historic photos can better inform visitors. Those are just two of the items that can help you have a better experience in the parks in the coming weeks and months.

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By Compiled From N... - June 1st, 2022 9:12am

National Guard To Tackle Deferred Maintenance At Dinosaur National Monument

National Guard troops will set up camp in Dinosaur National Monument for the next few years to tackle deferred maintenance projects in the park.

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By Compiled From N... - June 4th, 2022 9:59am

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Avalanche Kills One, Injures Two Others At Rocky Mountain National Park

An avalanche killed one climber and left two others injured in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, where a late spring storm brought wintry conditions to the park's high country.

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By Compiled From N... - May 30th, 2022 8:41am

Avalanche, Wintry Conditions Complicating Climbing Rescue At Rocky Mountain National Park

Wintry conditions in Colorado on Sunday were complicating a rescue in the high country of Rocky Mountain National Park, where an avalanche and rockfall came down on three climbers, with one of the three still missing late in the afternoon.

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By Compiled From N... - May 30th, 2022 8:32am

"Legacy Pollution" To Be Cleaned Up In Seven National Parks

Nearly $10 million will be spent to plug, remediate, and reclaim abandoned oil and gas well sites in seven national parks. Overall, bureaus within the Interior and Agriculture departments will address 277 high-priority wells that pose threats to human health and safety, the climate, wildlife and natural resources.

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By Compiled From N... - May 29th, 2022 2:30am

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