Parks in the News

More Than $1 Million Provided To Preserve Battlefields

A little more than $1 million has been distributed to 11 organizations across the country to for use in the interpretation of battlefields and other sites of conflict.

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

Number Of Ranger Rescues Soaring At Acadia National Park

Two water-related accidents at Acadia National Park in Maine required Life Flight missions to get the individuals to a hospital.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 14th, 2021 1:41pm

Centennial Events Planned For Timpanogos National Monument

As the 100th birthday of Timpanogos Cave National Monument in Utah draws near, the National Park Service is kicking off the centennial countdown with a calendar of events for the 2021-2022 year.

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By NPT Staff - August 14th, 2021 9:49am

Wahweap Main Ramp To Close At Lake Powell On Monday

Low water levels will force closure of the Wahweap Main Ramp at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on Monday.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2021 5:48pm

Flooding Closes Historic Chilkoot Trail At Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Heavy rains have flooded sections of the historic Chilkoot Trail at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Alaska, leading park officials to close the trail to all use for the immediate future.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2021 5:02pm

Zion National Park Proposing Fee To Climb Atop Angels Landing

In a bid to better manage the crowds that want to stand atop Angels Landing in Zion National Park, the National Park Service is proposing a reservation plan with permits distributed via a lottery system.

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By Compiled From N... - August 13th, 2021 9:17am

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Public Comment Urged On Road And Trails Plan For Ozark National And Scenic Riverways

A proposed plan to protect roads and trails within Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri could be improved to better protect the Current and Jacks Fork rivers at the park, according to advocacy groups.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2021 2:15am

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Glacier National Park And Waterton Lakes National Park Are Dark Sky Parks

Glacier National Park in Montana and Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta have landed certification as Dark Sky Parks from the International Dark Sky Association.

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

Indiana Dunes National Park Proposing To Charge Entrance Fee

The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a proposed entrance fee for Indiana Dunes National Park. Comments are also being sought on two new proposed services in the park; six backcountry campsites and a group campsite located near the beach. Comments are due by October 1.

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

Coyote Bites Child At Cape Cod National Seashore

A child was bitten around the face by a coyote at Cape Cod National Seashore, and while the injuries were non-threatening the animal still needed to be tested for rabies.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 12th, 2021 12:38pm

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