Parks in the News

PEER: Ironman Competition Eyed For Blue Ridge Parkway Conflicts With NPS Policies

A proposal to close a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in June for an Ironman competition runs counter to National Park Service policies and regulations, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 31st, 2022 2:30am

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Death Valley National Park Staff Mulling Improvements To Stovepipe Wells

Staff at Death Valley National Park is looking at a number of improvements for the Stovepipe Wells area, ranging from improved wastewater treatment systems and drinking water treatment upgrades to improvements to the campground there.

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

Saguaro National Park Offering Guided Hikes In February

Saguaro National Park in Arizona is offering a number of ranger-guided hikes in February. A list of hikes is below. Call the park's visitor center at 520-733-5158 for updates the day of the program.

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

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Park Units Closing Ahead Of Potent Winter Storm

A potent winter storming bearing down on the East Coast had units of the National Park System from North Carolina to Massachusetts preparing Friday to close.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 28th, 2022 2:14pm

Road Repairs Coming To Vicksburg National Military Park

Needed road work begins next week at Vicksburg National Military Park to repair segments that have been impacted by slides, encountered issues with culverts, or need new guardrails.

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By Compiled From N... - January 28th, 2022 2:30am

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Innovative Battles Against Park Invaders

With its sharp, hooked bill, the kiwikiu is a master at cracking open branches or berries in pursuit of a plump insect meal. Ironically, this olive green and yellow bird, already on the national endangered species list, risks being pushed into extinction by an insect.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

Southern California's Mountain Lions Typically Avoid Residential Areas

Mountain lions that roam about the Santa Monica Mountains in southern California typically tend to avoid residential areas, preferring instead chaparral and coastal sage scrub areas in and around Los Angeles, according to long-term studies by the National Park Service.

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By Compiled From N... - January 28th, 2022 3:09am

Yellowstone Backcountry Permits Available Online In 2022

Beginning spring 2022, visitors to Yellowstone National Park will be able to make advance online reservations for backcountry permits at Recreation.gov.

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By Compiled From N... - January 27th, 2022 12:00pm

NPS Awards $1.1 Million To Preserve Battlefields In Four States

The National Park Service has awarded $1.1 million to preserve American Revolutionary and Civil War Battlefields in four states.

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By Compiled From N... - January 27th, 2022 12:00pm

Tom Iandimarino Selected As Chief Ranger Of Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park Superintendent Pedro Ramos announced the selection of Tom Iandimarino as the new chief ranger of Everglades National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - January 28th, 2022 3:07am

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