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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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Around The Parks: Compendium Changes, Fire Management, And Rocky Mountain Research Projects

Just because it’s winter and many trails, areas, and facilities within the national parks are closed for the season doesn’t mean a shutdown of the parks’ news. Below are a few items that have come to the Traveler’s attention and are now brought to your attention.

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By Compiled From N... - January 26th, 2022 12:12pm

Hot Springs’ Gulpha Gorge Campground Reservations Available February 1 On Recreation.gov

Starting February 1, 2022, Hot Springs National Park will begin accepting online reservations for the Gulpha Gorge Campground on Recreation.gov

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By Compiled From N... - January 27th, 2022 10:50am

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Record 2021 Visitation For Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park lured a record 581,000 recreational visits in 2021.

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By Compiled From N... - January 26th, 2022 12:11pm

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Entrance Fees Coming To Indiana Dunes National Park

A name change has brought nearly twice as many visitors to Indiana Dunes National Park, and that increase has led to an entrance fee being charged for the park, beginning at the end of March.

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By Compiled From N... - January 25th, 2022 2:30am

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