Parks in the News

National Park Service Mulling Contingency Plans In Event Of Government Shutdown

With Congress at an impasse over how to fund the federal government beyond midnight Thursday, no decision has been made as to whether the National Park System will remain open in the event of a government shutdown Friday morning.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 29th, 2021 12:00pm

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Jackson Lake Dam Work Will Lead To Occasional Closures Of Teton Park Road

One of the more scenic and relaxing drives through Grand Teton National Park is along the Teton Park Road, which near its northern end crosses the Jackson Lake Dam. Work on the dam, however, will lead to occasional closings of that section of road through October.

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By Compiled From N... - September 29th, 2021 1:45am

Yosemite National Park Temporary Reservation System Ends October 1

Come Friday, you'll no longer need an advance day-use reservation to visit Yosemite National Park.

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By NPT Staff - September 29th, 2021 1:45am

Donation Adds More Than 200 Acres To Congaree National Park

A more than 200-acre sweep of bottomland hardwood forest embracing a popular creek has been added to Congaree National Park in South Carolina.

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By Compiled From N... - September 28th, 2021 1:45am

$25 Million Being Spent To Restore Seawalls At Perry's Victory And International Peace Memorial

Weary and weakened seawalls at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial in Ohio are going to be restored thanks to $25 million in construction funds provided by the National Park Service.

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By Compiled From N... - September 28th, 2021 1:45am

Three Yellowstone Wolves Killed During Montana's Hunting Season

Three wolves that ranged north out of Yellowstone National Park were killed during the first week of Montana's wolf hunting season, according to park staff.

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By Compiled From N... - September 27th, 2021 6:10pm

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Hit-And-Run Driver Leads To Black Bear Death At Glacier National Park

A black bear injured by a hit-and-run motorist had to be put down at Glacier National Park in Montana due to its injuries.

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By Compiled From N... - September 27th, 2021 2:04pm

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Three Men Charged With Getting Too Close To Bears At Katmai National Park

A picture might be worth a thousand words, but for three men who wanted a closer photo of bears feeding on salmon in the Brooks River of Katmai National Park and Preserve the images could cost each a $5,000 fine and six months in prison.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 27th, 2021 1:42pm

Fall Kills Teen At Buffalo National River

A 16-year-old Missouri boy lost his footing and died in a fall while hiking near Eden Falls Cave at Buffalo National River in Arkansas.

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By Compiled From N... - September 27th, 2021 11:27am

KNP Wildfire Complex Continues To Grow, But Giant Forest Appears Safe

Nearly 2,000 firefighters are struggling to gain the upper hand over the KNP wildfire complex in Sequoia National Park. While it appears the Giant Forest has evaded the flames thanks to long-term fire management strategies in the park, crews were working to protect the Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park from the fire.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 26th, 2021 2:58pm

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