Parks in the News

Whether National Parks Would Remain Open During Government Shutdown Remains To Be Seen

Though federal agencies were being told Thursday to prepare for a shutdown if Congress fails to reach a budget agreement before October 1, whether national parks would stay open for visitors remains to be seen.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 23rd, 2021 2:55pm

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Judge Rules Joshua Trees Must Be Reconsidered For ESA Protection

Joshua trees need the protection of the Endangered Species Act if they're to avoid extinction, a federal judge has ruled in determining that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service erred by denying the species that protection.

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By NPT Staff - September 23rd, 2021 12:03pm

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Ancient Human Presence Revealed At White Sands National Park

Humans arrived in North America thousands of years earlier than previously accepted, according to groundbreaking research tied to a series of human -- and animal -- footprints preserved in fossilized sand within today's White Sands National Park.

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

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Take Your Kids To A Park

The Kids in Parks program is celebrating a major milestone just in time for Take a Child Outside Week, September 24-30. The national program just surpassed one million adventures completed by children on its TRACK Trails found in parks across the country, demonstrating its success in inspiring kids to experience the outdoors.

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By NPT Staff - September 23rd, 2021 1:45am

Fat Bear Week Is Almost Here!

Fat Bear Week 2021 is nearly here, and organizers of the annual fall salmon feast need your help to crown the fattest bear of Brooks River! This annual competition, starting September 29, celebrates the big bruins of Katmai National Park and Preserve as they fatten up ahead of winter.

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By Compiled From N... - September 23rd, 2021 1:45am

Moose Reduction Program At Gros Morne National Park Entering Second Decade

Though there has been success with annual hunts aimed at reducing the moose population in Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland, there's still a need to trim the population by 200-300 animals. Work towards that goal has resumed in the national park, with the annual hunt having kicked off on September 18 and scheduled to run through January 23.

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By NPT Staff - September 23rd, 2021 1:45am

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Cleanup Of Hazardous Wastes At Caneel Bay Estimated To Cost $6 Million

Cleanup of hazardous wastes on the grounds of the Caneel Bay Resort at Virgin Islands National Park is estimated to cost $6 million, though additional studies are planned for the coming winter to ensure there are no other wastes that need to be removed from the grounds.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 22nd, 2021 2:00am

Culling Of Mountain Goats To Resume At Grand Teton National Park

Volunteers were to head into the high country of Grand Teton National Park on Wednesday to resume a culling operation to reduce the numbers of non-native mountain goats in the park.

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

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Kings Canyon National Park Closure Issued Due To KNP Wildfire Complex

Kings Canyon National Park in California was closed to the public Tuesday due to the approaching KNP wildfire complex that previously led to the closure of Sequoia National Park next door.

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By Compiled From N... - September 21st, 2021 6:03pm

One Dead, One Missing At Shoshone Lake In Yellowstone National Park

One man is dead and another missing at Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park, where an active search was underway Tuesday morning.

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By Compiled From N... - September 21st, 2021 1:10pm

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