Parks in the News

Parks Canada's Coastie Initiative Gets You In The Picture With Science

Parks Canada is launching the Coastie Initiative, a new citizen science program in five Parks Canada administered places. Pictures taken by visitors at these locations will help us monitor coastal change over time.

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By NPT Staff - October 16th, 2021 1:45am

Research Seeks To Identify Algal Toxins In National Park Waterways

Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service are collaborating on a national study of harmful algal bloom, or HAB, that will continue into 2023.

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By Compiled From N... - October 15th, 2021 2:00am

River Raisin Gets $2 Million from State of Michigan For Education Center

The state of Michigan has approved $2 million for the education center under construction at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park.

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By Compiled From N... - October 15th, 2021 1:45am

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Grand Teton National Park Tallies Second Highest September Visitation

Grand Teton National Park statistics on recreational visits show that September was the second busiest on record for the month.

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By Compiled From N... - October 15th, 2021 1:45am

Winter Weather Forces Early Closure Of Glacier National Park's Sun Road

Wintery weather has forced the annual closure of Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park a bit earlier than usual.

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By Compiled From N... - October 14th, 2021 1:45am

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Yellowstone National Park Eclipses 4 Million Visitors For First Time

More than 4 million visitors have entered Yellowstone National Park so far this year, a record for the park and a mark that is challenging staff in managing the crowds.

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By Compiled From N... - October 14th, 2021 2:44pm

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Traveler Special Report: Measuring Successes Against Invasive Species

While invasive plant, animal, and fish species are attacking the National Park System, there are some success stories to note in the battle.

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

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Vandals Strike Temple Monument at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park

National Park Service law enforcement rangers and New Hampshire State Police are searching for information regarding recent vandalism at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.

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By Compiled From N... - October 13th, 2021 1:45am

How Much Would You Pay To Visit Yellowstone National Park?

A new video on funding the parks, built around the maintenance backlog at Yellowstone National Park, asks how much you would be willing to pay to visit the park, watch Old Faithful steam and bellow and spurt, and perhaps catch sight of a grizzly bear?

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 12th, 2021 8:42am

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Great Sand Dunes National Park Plans To Burn Up To 3,300 Acres

Crews at Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado are planning to burn up to 3,300 acres in an effort to reduce vegetative undergrowth that could lead to a more severe wildfire if one started.

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By Compiled From N... - October 12th, 2021 1:45am

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