Parks in the News

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

Hit-And-Run Believed To Have Killed Assateague Island National Seashore Horse

A hit-and-run collision is believed to have been responsible for the death of a four-year-old mare at Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland.

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By NPT Staff - July 7th, 2021 5:23pm

Parks Closed For Tropical Storm Elsa

National Park System units in South Carolina and Georgia were closing Wednesday in advance of Tropical Storm Elsa, which was expected to bring heavy rains and possible flooding to the states.

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By NPT Staff - July 7th, 2021 12:52pm

Promoting Inclusivity At Mount Rainier National Park

Washington's National Park Fund has been working with staff at Mount Rainier National Park to make the park more welcoming and inviting to the Pacific Northwest's Latinx community.

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

Yellowstone’s Thermal Waters Flow To Different Oceans

Yellowstone’s hot spring waters ultimately flow for thousands of miles before entering the ocean. But waters enter two different oceans—the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean.

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By NPT Staff - July 7th, 2021 1:45am

Man Found Dead Off-Trail At White Sands National Park

Summer's high heat might have played a role in the death of a New Mexico man found off-trail at White Sands National Park in New Mexico.

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By NPT Staff - July 6th, 2021 5:15pm

Expanded Human Access Could Be On Tap For Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge

Hunting, off-road vehicle use, bike use, and some commercial uses are being considered for the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, a nearly 27,000-acre refuge near Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida that was established in 1989 to protect habitat for the endangered cat while allowing for "limited visitor use."

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By NPT Staff - July 6th, 2021 1:45am

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