Parks in the News

Temperature Reaches 135° Fahrenheit At Badwater In Death Valley

Monday's unofficial high temperature at Badwater in Death Valley National Park reached a sizzling 135° Fahrenheit, according to an organization that has been been conducting running events there for decades.

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By NPT Staff - July 12th, 2021 7:38pm

Washington Monument To Reopen Wednesday

The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., is scheduled to reopen to the public on Wednesday at 9 a.m. after a six-month closure. The monument will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Masks are required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status, inside the Washington Monument.

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By NPT Staff - July 12th, 2021 11:22am

Caneel Bay Resort Future On Hold Pending Environmental Cleanup

Hazardous wastes dotting the Caneel Bay Resort at Virgin Islands National Park have halted negotiations regarding the resort's future while the National Park Service focuses on cleanup and further testing.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 12th, 2021 1:45am

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National Park Visitors Urged To Prepare For High Heat

Searing heat that has settled over the Southwest has National Park Service officials urging visitors to prepare for the high heat and know their limitations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 11th, 2021 2:16pm

Biden Administration Seeking Nearly $57 Million For National Park System Land Acquisitions

Preserving historic battlefields, purchasing inholdings, acquiring wildlife habitat, and purchased water rights are among the National Park Service projects the Biden administration wants to tackle with nearly $57 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for Fiscal 2022.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 11th, 2021 11:14am

Night Sky Celebrations Across The National Park System

One way to escape summer crowds in the parks is to head out for some night sky viewing while many other visitors head to their rooms. A number of parks have night sky programs on their calendar.

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By NPT Staff - July 10th, 2021 1:45am

Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Has Horse Patrol Program

Volunteers bring much-needed help to units of the National Park System, and at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument they've brought a unique visage to the landscape.

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By NPT Staff - July 9th, 2021 1:45am

Spraying At Saguaro National Park Aimed At Stopping Buffelgrass

Buffelgrass, an invasive, highly flammable plant, will be treated with an herbicide in Saguaro National Park beginning next week.

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By NPT Staff - July 9th, 2021 1:45am

Storms Spark 17 Wildfires In Yosemite National Park

Recent thunderstorms that developed over Yosemite National Park sparked at least 17 wildfires, according to park staff, with three having been suppressed while the others were being allowed to burn for resource benefits.

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By NPT Staff - July 8th, 2021 1:21pm

Grand Teton's Youth Conservation Program Marking 15 Years

Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Grand Teton National Park are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Youth Conservation Program. YCP was launched in 2006 to steward the next generation of conservation leaders—aligning with the core mission of the National Park Service to foster a land ethic and an appreciation for the outdoors in young people.

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By NPT Staff - July 8th, 2021 2:00am

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