Parks in the News

U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Asked To Protect Ghost Orchid

The ghost orchid, perhaps the rarest of the 30 species of orchids in Big Cypress National Preserve, needs to be protected under the Endangered Species Act or risk being lost to extinction, according to a petition conservation groups submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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By NPT Staff - January 25th, 2022 2:30am

Low Runoff Continues To Stress Colorado River Basin, Lake Powell Facilities

Continued declines in runoff into the Colorado River are forcing federal officials to alter releases from Glen Canyon Dam and leading to a year-long closure of the Dangling Rope Marina at Lake Powell.

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By Compiled From N... - January 24th, 2022 10:13am

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Cave Tours Returning To Jewel Cave National Monument

After a long hiatus, underground tours are returning to Jewel Cave National Monument in South Dakota.

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By Compiled From N... - January 24th, 2022 2:45am

Enslaved People Honored At Cane River Creole Memorial Illumination

In honor of Black History Month, Cane River Creole National Historical Park in Louisiana will host two separate memorial illumination events to remember and honor the people who were enslaved on Magnolia Plantation and Oakland Plantation.

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By Compiled From N... - January 24th, 2022 2:30am

Putting Bison Genetics Under The Microscope At Yellowstone

Charles "Buffalo" Jones is just a footnote in Yellowstone National Park's history, but his work more than a century ago might have played a role in a current legal drama revolving around whether Yellowstone bison are an endangered species.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 6th, 2022 8:57am

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Yellowstone Approached 5 Million Visitors In 2021, A Record

Nearly 5 million visitors entered Yellowstone National Park last year, a record, though many of those were day visitors as the ongoing covid pandemic and construction projects limited the available lodge rooms and campground spots, the park said.

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By Compiled From N... - January 23rd, 2022 2:30am

Shenandoah Latest National Park Turning To Reservations To Control Crowds

Crowds impacting the visitor experience and fragile natural resources have Shenandoah National Park officials turning to a reservation system trial to control access to Old Rag.

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By Compiled From N... - January 21st, 2022 9:50am

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Rocky Mountain National Park's Backcountry Campsite Reservations On Recreation.gov

Rocky Mountain National Park's wilderness backcountry campsite reservation system is moving to recreation.gov in March.

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By Compiled From N... - January 21st, 2022 2:30am

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Saw 14+ Million Visitors In 2021

How many visitors are too many at Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Last year the park counted 14.1 million visitors, or more than 2 million than in 2020.

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By Compiled From N... - January 21st, 2022 2:30am

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Bear Cub Death Prompts Driving Warning From Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park is flagging the summer road death of a black bear cub to warn people about why they must drive carefully.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

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