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Battles With Plastics Pollution Washing Ashore At National Seashores

Plastics -- everything from plastic bottles and bags to food containers -- are washing ashore at national seashores, where crews work throughout the year to remove the garbage that is not just unsightly but a threat to marine and terrestrial wildlife.

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By Lori Sonken - May 17th, 2022 9:10am

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Body Of Austrian Climber Spotted High On Denali

An Austrian who aimed to make a solo climb to the top of North America's tallest mountain died in the process, with his body being spotted by Denali National Park and Preserve rangers flying over the mountain.

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By Compiled From N... - May 7th, 2022 11:44am

Road To Cedar Grove At Kings Canyon National Park To Open Monday

Work to remove a landslide blocking access to the Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park should be completed in time for that area to open to the public Monday, May 9.

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By Compiled From N... - May 7th, 2022 2:30am

Search Underway For Solo Climber On Denali

Days of silence from a 35-year-old Austrian climber high on Denali has prompted an aerial search of the mountain by rangers at Denali National Park and Preserve.

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By Compiled From N... - May 6th, 2022 10:42am

Meeting Of The Rails Celebration At Golden Spike National Historical Park

Re-enactments of the "meeting of the rails" back in 1869 will be staged at Golden Spike National Historical Park in Utah on Saturday and next Tuesday.

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By Compiled From N... - May 6th, 2022 2:45am

Timpanogos Cave National Monument Approaching Centennial

Timpanogos Cave National Monument in central Utah will begin selling cave tour tickets on May 18, with tickets available for purchase up to 30 days in advance.

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By Compiled From N... - May 6th, 2022 2:30am

Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim Set To Open

Barring the possibility of a late-season snowstorm, the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is set to open on May 15 at 6 a.m.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 6th, 2022 2:30am

Firefighters Work To Protect Structures At Bandelier, Valles Caldera From Wildfire

With the continued growth of the Cerro Pelado wildfire in New Mexico, firefighters were to work Thursday on protecting structures at Bandelier National Monument and Valles Caldera National Preserve from the approaching flames.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 5th, 2022 1:53pm

Entrance, Camping Fees Increasing At Rocky Mountain National Park

Come Memorial Day Weekend you'll find it costs a little more to enter Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and to pitch your tent or park your RV.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 5th, 2022 2:30am

Big Spring Lodge And Cabins Restoration Work To Begin At Ozark National Scenic Riverways

Long-awaited restoration of the Big Spring Lodge and Cabins at Ozark National Scenic Riverways is expected to get underway in the near future now that a contract has been issued for the project.

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By Compiled From N... - May 5th, 2022 2:30am

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