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Tracking Progress On Restoration Of The River Of Grass

Everglades National Park conserves a sweeping subtropical landscape, one with rare and beautiful plants, flights of colorful birds that can cloud the sky, and curious and fearsome wildlife, from crocodiles and alligators, to panthers and more recently, massive constricting snakes. But this landscape has been under siege.

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

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Bryce Canyon National Park Proposing Higher Fees For Backcountry Travel

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is proposing to increase backcountry camping permit fees beginning in 2022 to offset increased expenses associated with managing the backcountry.

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By Compiled From N... - August 8th, 2021 1:45am

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Dixie Fire Burning North Through Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park's moisture-starved forests are feeding the northern edge of California's massive Dixie Fire, which has forced closure of the park.

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By NPT Staff - August 7th, 2021 3:48pm

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Senators Urge Colleagues To Bolster Interior, Agriculture Departments In Budget Bill

With forests in the West on fire, and national parks facing crowding problems, Western senators are urging their Eastern colleagues to include "significant funding" for the Interior and Agriculture departments in the reconciliation bill being crafted in the U.S. Senate.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2021 5:51pm

Search Underway In Olympic National Park For Missing Backpacker

A search was continuing Friday in Olympic National Park for a 56-year-old woman who became separated from her fellow backpackers in the southeastern corner of the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2021 2:23pm

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Yellowstone National Park Generated 1,000+ Earthquakes In July

Yellowstone National Park generated more than 1,000 earthquakes in July, a large number, but not a record and not greatly concerning to geologists. However, the seismic activity seems to be pointing into a decrease in Steamboat geyser's massive eruptions after a spectacular period of activity.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2021 2:00am

Curecanti National Recreation Area Certified As Dark Sky Park

There's another Dark Sky Park in the National Park System to add to your must-visit list: Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado.

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By Compiled From N... - August 6th, 2021 1:45am

UDATED | Lassen Volcanic National Park Closed Due To Dixie Fire

As the northern edge of California's massive Dixie Fire burned into Lassen Volcanic National Park on Thursday, rangers were sweeping the park's trails to ensure any remaining visitors were told to leave the park, which had closed because of the flames.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2021 10:36am

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An Out-Of-This-World National Parks Conversation

Snagging interviews can be hard from the very beginning, but when your interviewee is out of this world, when, things get a bit more complicated.

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By NPT Staff - August 5th, 2021 10:16am

Yellowstone National Park Working To Improve Relations With Tribes

As the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park approaches in 2022, the park is working to engage with tribes around potential actions to expand tribal presence and representation of their important cultural heritage in the park during the anniversary and beyond.

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By Compiled From N... - August 5th, 2021 1:45am

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