Parks in the News

Curecanti NRA's Elk Creek Boat Ramp Closing Sunday

The Elk Creek boat ramp at Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado will close for the season at 4:30 p.m. Sunday due to the low water level of Blue Mesa Reservoir.

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By Compiled From N... - October 22nd, 2021 1:45am

Delaware Water Gap NRA's Mountain Road And Buttermilk Falls Trail Are Open

Mountain Road and the Buttermilk Falls Trail at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Walpack Township, New Jersey, reopened to the public Friday.

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By Compiled From N... - October 22nd, 2021 1:45am

Rainbow Bridge National Monument Access Limited

Continued declines in the level of Lake Powell have limited access to Rainbow Bridge National Monument in southern Utah.

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By Compiled From N... - October 21st, 2021 10:21am

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Grand Teton Surpasses Visitation Record With Months To Go

Not only was September the second-busiest in Grand Teton National Park's history, but the tally pushed the park's year-to-date visitation to a record high.

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By Compiled From N... - October 21st, 2021 1:45am

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Changing Leaves Mean Changing Services At Acadia National Park

As Acadia National Park settles into the fall season and approaches the winter, hours of operation and services will also change. Before venturing into the park, always check the park website for the most current information. You can also download the National Park Service App to have this same information at your fingertips.

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By Compiled From N... - October 22nd, 2021 11:54am

Outdoor Sector DEI Coalition Announces Membership, Advisory & Governance Councils

A collaborative effort is underway within the outdoor industry to develop actions for organizations, recreation destinations, and outdoor enthusiasts on how they can take meaningful steps to attract, embrace, and support inclusion.

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By NPT Staff - October 20th, 2021 1:45am

Grand Teton Grizzly Put Down After Becoming A Threat To Humans

A young grizzly sow had to be put down at Grand Teton National Park after repeatedly obtaining human foods and becoming a threat to public safety, park officials announced Tuesday.

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By Compiled From N... - October 19th, 2021 6:36pm

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Sams Stresses Need To Boost Staff Morale At National Park Service During Confirmation Hearing

Charles F. Sams III told the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday that his top priority if confirmed as National Park Service director would be to improve staff morale.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 19th, 2021 1:35pm

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Humpback Chub Reclassified As Threatened Under Endangered Species Act

The humpback chub, a native to the Colorado River basin that long has struggled to survive, has made enough progress to be reclassified as a threatened, not endangered, species under the Endangered Species Act, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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By NPT Staff - October 19th, 2021 1:45am

Senate Funding Bill Calls For 9 Percent Increase For National Park Service

A funding bill before the Senate calls for a 9 percent increase in operational funds for the National Park Service, and calls for a staffing increase of 1,000.

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By NPT Staff - October 18th, 2021 5:46pm

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